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Barco Cacique II From Asuncion to Vallemi

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:00:00 +0000

Tel: 021 492 829 (Asuncion), 0981 402 324, (Sr. Segovia) and Agencia Cohelo (see Aquidaban contact information above) in Concepcion. For travel from Asuncion, arrangements must be made boat side at Playa Montevideo on Monday or Tuesday. Upriver schedule: Departs from Playa Montevideo (at the end of Calle Montevideo downtown) in Asuncion at 7pm on Tuesday. Stops in Concepcion on Thursday at 6am and arrives in Vallemi on Friday at 3 pm Downriver: Departs Vallemi Friday evening arriving in Concepcion on Sunday morning and in Asuncion on Monday morning. Cost: Asuncion to Concepcion is Gs. 80,000 and to Vallemi is

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Chaco Map

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:48:00 +0000

Centro Chaqueno para la Conservation e Investigation Formerly known as the Proyecto Tagua, this research center is dedicated to the conservation of the Chacoan peccary (known as tagua in Spanish and Guarani.) The pens at Proyecto Tagua allow you to see three different species of peccaries up close. Signs by the pens provide a decent amount of information about the peccaries, so it is worth visiting even if the center’s director Juan Campos is not able to guide you himself. There is a newly built guest house with two dorm rooms and kitchen for visitors. The center’s location makes this

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The Paraguay River

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:36:00 +0000

The Paraguay River flows north to south extending 1,260 kilometers down the length of Paraguay, bisecting the country into Eastern Paraguay and the Chaco. The river’s navigability and strategic location between Brazil and Argentina make it a large thoroughfare for commercial transportation, both national and international. Due to poor road infrastructure, the river also serves as the main source of transportation for communities in the departments of Concepcion and Alto Paraguay At its northernmost point (in Paraguay) is the culturally and biologically diverse department of Alto Paraguay. As part of the Pantanal ecosystem, this is one of the best places

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PARAGUAY WEATHER MAP

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:24:00 +0000

Departamento Amambay Once you cross from San Pedro north into Amambay, the flat scenery gives way to the bizarre looking rock formations that make up the Cordillera Amambay. The combination of strangely shaped reddish sandstone formations jutting out amongst lush green tropical vegetation give the Amambay department one of Paraguay’s most unique landscapes. The department is home to the Parque Nacional Cerro Cora and a unique natural water formation known as Ojo de Mar. Many caves in the area have petro glyphs which bear witness to the area’s original indigenous inhabitants. There are also unsubstantiated rumors that the inscriptions were

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Fishing in the Paraguay River

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 13:12:00 +0000

Subsistence Fishing: Indigenous communities have survived for hundreds of years along the banks of the Paraguay River, and fishing is an integral part of their culture and tradition. You will see many people, including small children, fishing from the river banks, often using nothing more than a line with a hook. Others fish in the river itself, silently weaving through the water hyacinths in small wooden canoes and row boats. Many prefer to improve their odds with large nets stretched across the water. In theory there is a fishing ban in place from November to December, although for many respecting

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PARAGUAY WORLD MAP LOCATION

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Lodging Eiruzu Hotel A large option in the center of the city with a funky 70’s vibe. Grounds are nice and include a small pool. Tel: 0336 272 435, Corner of Avenida Mariscal Lopez and Mariscal Estigarribia, www.hoteleiruzu.blogspot.com, Singles: Gs. 165,00, Doubles Gs. 300,000, Triples: 400,000, Wi-Fi, TV, A/C, pool Money Exchange Multi Cambios Tel: 0336 73 888, Mariscal Lopez 1460 almost at 14 de Mayo, www.multicambiossa.com, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm Getting There Pedro Juan can be reached from Asuncion one of three ways. The fastest is to drive north along Route 3 and then head east on Route 5

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Catedral Maria Auxiliadora & Indigenous Museum

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 10:48:00 +0000

Fuerte Olimpo’s main church is impressive in both its construction and surroundings. The large, stone church features two bell towers housing Italian church bells and a large German clock. The spacious stone plaza in front of the Catedral de Maria Auxiliadora acts as a terrace overlooking the river. For a view from even higher up, you can walk up the bell tower, stopping to visit the small Indigenous Museum located on the second floor. The museum features artifacts and photographs of the daily life and traditions of nearby indigenous communities. To get to the church walk upriver along Virgen Maria

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Travel to Chaco

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 09:36:00 +0000

Santa Teresita Santa Teresita is a small indigenous community located about three kilometers from the center of Mariscal Estigarribia along the Trans Chaco Highway. The community is home to Guarani Occidental, Guarani Nandeva, Nivacle, and Manjui ethnic groups, although due to cultural differences there is very little mixing amongst the groups. The community’s church is completely circular with a round altar, an adaptation to suit indigenous religious traditions. It is in this church that Pope John Paul II held a mass during his 1988 visit to Paraguay. Every year during carnival season, the Guarani community hosts a three day indigenous

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Chaco Travel

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:24:00 +0000

Neuland The newest of the Chaco’s Mennonite colonies, Neuland was founded in 1947 by Mennonites escaping religious persecution in the Soviet Union. At 2,474 people, Neuland was the largest of the area’s colonies. The majority of Neuland’s original settlers were women, the Mennonite men having been sentenced to Siberian work camps. These women fled from the Soviet Union to Germany, from where they were then allowed to immigrate to Paraguay. Today Neuland is home to the Cooperativa Multiactiva Neuland (www.neuland.com.py) which produces Co-op dairy products, as well as beef, fish, and crops such as peanuts and sesame. The town’s plaza

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Bahia Negra Map

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Bahia is the last settlement along the Paraguay River before the border with Bolivia. This is a very remote area with no significant populations nearby in neighboring Brazil or Bolivia. The town’s location makes it an ideal departure point for trips further upriver to see undisturbed wildlife. The river’s flora and fauna seem to increase exponentially just north of Bahia Negra (you are not very likely to see animal life within Bahia Negra itself). From Bahia Negra you can take day trips out onto the river, head inland, or visit the Guyra Field Station further upriver in order to truly

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River Traffic of Paraguay

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 04:48:00 +0000

The Paraguay River begins in Matto Grosso, Brazil, flowing through the length of Paraguay into Argentina’s Rio de la Plata and finally emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. This makes it ideal for transporting cargo – shipments along the river range from commercial goods to raw natural resources such as minerals and stones. Along the river you will see a wide variety of boats, from rickety old push boats to enormous container ships. Smaller, non-push boats employ a complex system of ropes and knots to latch containers to their sides and transport them downriver. The importance of the Paraguay River as

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Arrival & Departure

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 03:36:00 +0000

Starting points for trips upriver (Asuncion for the Cacique II and Concepcion for the Aquidaban) are the only fixed departure times for either boat. Arrival and departure times from there on out are subject to conditions on the river and the time spent loading and unloading merchandise in each port. Basic meals are available at a cheap price from the boat’s kitchen (put in an order ahead of time), but be aware that river water is used to wash dishes and prepare meals. If you are concerned about hygiene you can bring your own food or purchase cookies, crackers, and

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Parque Nacional Teniente Enciso

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 02:24:00 +0000

Located alongside the Trans Chaco Highway, Parque Nacional Teniente Enciso is the most easily accessible of the Chaco’s national parks. At 40,000 hectares, the park is on the small side, but is charming and an excellent example of the dry Chaco habitat. This park is a good option for those who are interested in the Chaco’s flora and fauna but do not have the time or resources to visit the larger, more remote Parque Nacional Defensores del Chaco. The park has only one official marked trail of about two kilometers. The trail makes a loop through the park’s characteristic vegetation

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Chaco Map Tourist Attractions

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 01:12:00 +0000

Food Girasol Churrasquena Filadelfia’s most popular (and most expensive) restaurant. There is a buffet, and the meat options flow freely. Tel: 0491 32078, Unruh between Hindenburg and O Miller, daily 11am- 1:30pm 6pm-11pm, Gs. 40,000-60,000 El Rincon Under the same management as Girasol, El Rincon is a similarly good restaurant tucked away in the Portal del Chaco mini mall. Menu includes pastas, pizzas, and fast food. The house specialty is the all you can eatpicana corrido meat platter. Tel: 0491 432 496, 0981 876 935, corner of Avenida Hindenburg and Calle Amistad, daily 11am-2pm, 6pm-12am, Gs. 45,000-60,000 Restaurant Hotel Florida

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The Arete Guazu

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

The Arete Guazu is one of the most important celebrations of the year for the Guaram indigenous community. The festival, traditionally held over the course of three days, is all about celebrating the community spirit. People who have emigrated for work return in droves to rejoice with the community and honor those members who have passed away. The unbreakable bond with the community’s ancestors is emphasized throughout the Arete Guazu through a variety of rituals and traditions. The first two days of the Arete Guazu consist largely of dance circles. A group of musicians playing drums and flutes provide a

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PARAGUAY MAP WORLD

editor — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 22:48:00 +0000

It is very easy to cross the border between Pedro Juan Caballero and Ponta Pora. All you have to do is simply walk across the Avenida Dr. Francia. However getting official immigration stamps for either country at this border is notoriously inconvenient as the Paraguayan and Brazilian immigration check points are located on opposite ends of Pedro Juan Caballero and Ponta Pora respectively and have different office hours. The easiest way to get both stamps is to hire a taxi to take you to both immigration offices. Some tourists who plan to enter Brazil but return to Paraguay simply choose

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Vallem Paraguay Map

editor — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 21:36:00 +0000

Vallemi is one of the northern most cities in Eastern Paraguay. This curious and remote city is home to a series of recently discovered limestone caverns. The area’s inhabitants live mostly off the mining industry. Paraguay’s largest cement factory, the Industria Nacional de Cemento (INC), is located on the riverbanks just south of the city center. The factory’s large quarry is clearly visible on the left-hand side of the road when arriving in Vallemi. Those not employed by the INC work in small scale quarries mining dolomite, marble, and limestone or in lime manufacturing factories. This work is backbreaking as

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Traveling in Trans Chaco highway

editor — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 20:24:00 +0000

The Trans Chaco Highway begins in Eastern Paraguay in the city of Mariano Roque Alonzo, fifteen kilometers to the northeast of Asuncion. The highway then crosses the Paraguay River by way of the Puente Remanso. From here, the nearest city is Villa Hayes, named, as is the entire department, after American President Rutherford B. Hayes. There is not much for tourists in this riverside city, though the nearby San Fransisco agricultural school is worth the visit. Continuing north is Pozo Colorado, a dusty town noteworthy only for being at the crossroads with Route 5 which leads east over Puente Nanawa

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Traveling along the Paraguay River

editor — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 19:12:00 +0000

Traveling along the river is one of Paraguay’s great adventures. There are three passenger boats that make weekly trips up the Paraguay River. The Aquidaban sails between Concepcion and Bahia Negra, while the Cacique II sails between Asuncion and Concepcion, and the Crucero Paraguay sails between Asuncion and Fuerte Olimpo. Of these, only the Crucero Paraguay is exclusively for tourism purposes. Which boat you choose depends greatly on your budget and timeframe. Another option for those who wish to tailor trips more to their specific desires is to rent a boat (some are available without a crew, others with a

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The Paraguayan Chaco

editor — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 18:00:00 +0000

Along Rt 9: the Trans Chaco Highway The Paraguayan Chaco, one of South America’s last vast wildernesses, exercises a particular pull on intrepid travelers drawn by the region’s curious history and its many wild animals. Stretching from the city of Mariano Roque Alonso to the northwestern border with Bolivia, the Trans Chaco Highway traverses the entire length of the Paraguayan Chaco, one of the country’s most inhospitable regions. As the Trans Chaco Highway leads north, it passes through the Chaco’s two ecoregions – the humid Chaco and the dry Chaco. The humid Chaco (also known as the bajo Chaco Chaco

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