Radio So´o: Easter
“Radio so'o” (aka “the grapevine” or rumor mill) can be your most important and entertaining source of news and gossip...
Discovering Paraguay on Facebook!
Hello all! It's been quite a while since I've posted anything about Paraguay. Since I have been absent from the blog a...
Three Kings Day
The 6th of January is Día de los Reyes Magos, the Christian celebration of the Epiphany also known in English...
Latin American Film Festival – Latin American Film Festival
Going to the movies is very affordable in Asunción- weekday tickets cost Gs. 20,000 (approximately US $ 4) and matinee...
Scenes from a Paraguayan Cemetery
During the first days of November Paraguayan cemeteries come to life (not literally, although the 2nd Annual Asunción Zombie Walk would suggest...
It’s harp time! – It’s time for the harp!
The World Harp Festival is taking place this week in Asunción. The festival will span from Thursday the 19th to Saturday...
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...
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...








