Category: Paraguay
Given its remote location, it is no surprise that visiting Bahia Negra requires a fair amount of time and a flexible schedule. Those who are pressed for time can …
If taking a guided tour to the Pantanal, be sure to inquire whether visas to Brazil are necessary. Some companies prefer to access the Pantanal through Brazil by crossing …
Getting There The road to Fuerte Olimpo is accessed via a turn off on the Trans Chaco Highway at km 415, known as Cruce de Los Pioneros (from here …
Eco Club Pantanal Paraguayo A community organization of local youth dedicated to conservation efforts in the area. They operate the town’s radio station Bahia Negra Poty and also have …
Cattle Ranching in the Chaco Despite the many obstacles it presents, the Paraguayan Chaco has become increasingly exploited by large scale cattle ranchers. What makes the land in this …
The Mennonites It is hard to find a greater testament to the value of perseverance, sacrifice, and team work than the successful Mennonite colonies in the Chaco region. Arriving …
Carlos Casado & the Tannin Industry Saddled with debt in the aftermath of the disastrous Triple Alliance War in the late 1800’s, the Paraguayan government sold vast quantities of …
The Chaco presents drivers with a series of challenges. The Trans Chaco Highway is a two lane road (one in either direction) stretching straight into the horizon without a …