PY Agenda: Ahendú & Indigenous Handicraft Fair, Boggiani Museum
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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Victoria de Boquerón
Today, September 29th, is the anniversary of the “Victoria de la Batalla de Boquerón,” celebrating a hard-won Chaco War battle....
Drying Clothes p2 – Secando la Ropa p2
As I mentioned in Part 1 of this post, drying clothing in Paraguay can require a multi-pronged, sometimes multi-day strategy. Thanks...
Worry-Free Travel Tips for Depend Wearers
Incontinence is not a disease, it's a symptom of other medical issues. The condition can be permanent or temporary, sometimes...
Crossing into Bolivia – Cruzando a Bolivia
There are many things about the Chaco that seem like a mystery. Chief among them for adventurous tourists may be...
Paraguay’s going to the World Cup!
Last night Paraguay´s national soccer team defeated Argentina 1 to 0 in Asunción´s Defensores del Chaco Stadium. Soccer matches in Latin...
A “Jopará” of Festivities
Ah, spring! Winter´s cold days are over, the flowers are in full bloom, and the air is full of the scent...
Swine Flu: Tips Before You Travel
Tip #1 Swine Flu, Tips Before You Travel - Wash Your Hands
Wash your hands all the time. Washing your hands...
Happy Independence Days, Paraguay!
2010 marks Paraguay´s 199th year as an independent nation. May 14th and 15th are celebrated as Independence Day / s in...
Meet the Myths
In Paraguay you will often hear reference to a number of strange creatures roaming the country. The so-called “Mitos” (or “myths”...
