Category: Paraguay
Carmelitas/Shopping del Sol The upscale restaurants and shopping areas along Avenida Espana (the largest being Paseo Carmelitas) are a popular hangout for Asuncion’s elite. Further down Avenida Espana is …
Paraguayan Transportation City Buses City buses are the most common method of transportation in Asuncion with over fifty privately operated bus lines (lineas) streaming into the city from surrounding …
A City of Many Names Upon its founding in 1537, the city was officially named La Muy Noble y Leal Ciudad de Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asuncion …
Paraguayan Taxis Taxis run by the meter with a base fare of Gs. 5,000. They can be hailed off the street, picked up at a taxi stand (throughout the …
Wearing Your Heart on Your Termo Leather-covered terere thermoses (termos) are popular throughout Paraguay from the Chaco to Caacupe. Thermoses come in a dizzying array of styles. Some are …
Female Travelers When unaccompanied by male travel companions, foreign women, especially blondes, will receive a lot of attention from Paraguayan men. While cat calls are common (whistling or a …
Paraguayan Health Private clinics and hospitals in urban areas offer the highest level of care. The country’s top medical facilities are located in Asuncion. Lab tests, consultations, and even …
Fresh fruit is readily available in markets, and it is common for people to give away fruit from their own trees as gifts. During the summer, tree branches hang …