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This post was inspired by the cinematic debut of ” Latas Vacías ,” a Paraguayan movie (shot in Coronel Oviedo) about the…
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Home & Kitchen Ideas
How to make chipa
Another year, another Semana Santa, another chance to spend a day up to your elbows in “kure ñandy”(pig fat). Here’s…
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Karu Guazu
A “karu guazú” is a large meal intended to be shared with many people. The preparation of a “karu guazú” is…
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Semana Santa = Chipa
The activities of Semana Santa (Holy Week) leading up to Easter Sunday in Paraguay are, for the most part, similar…
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Fresh Milk – Leche Fresca
A friend I made in Paraguay recently spent some time in India. Looking at her photos I was struck by…
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´Tis the season for Clericó! – It’s Clerico Season!
All of Paraguay´s holiday traditions are on display as we enter the month of December. People are making the pilgrimage to Caacupé, setting…
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PY Agenda: Nature Lovers edition – For Nature Lovers
In the PY Agenda series I share a roundup of upcoming events. Subscribe to the Discovering Paraguay Facebook page for more event recommendations!…
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A Month of Skinny Cows and Caña – A Month of Skinny Cows and Caña
August is traditionally considered to be a month of bad luck in Paraguay. It is the end of winter and people’s…
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Tereré Rupa
Each day as the temperature rises, thousands of people across Paraguay reach for their weapon of choice against the heat:…
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The Multifaceted Guava – La Guayaba Multifacética
In many parts of the world guava is considered an exotic fruit, available only in specialty stores. In Paraguay guavas…