Resources for Travel in Paraguay – Asunción and Jesuit Missions

Posted by Karin-Marijke Vis Aug 13, 2009

In July we entered Paraguay for the fourth time in two years. Why does one visit Paraguay four times? Good question. Okay, so last year it was with the intention just to renew our Argentinian visa. We stayed for seven weeks… Like so many other countries, Paraguay has grown on us. One of the things we love about Paraguay is the food. In supermarkets or shopping malls are "kilo-buffets", like in Brazil. "Patio de Comida" they are called. The food here is more similar to Brazilian than Argentinian food – more on offer, more taste. A kilo-buffet costs around 30.000 guaraní per kilo [4,5 euros] and has a large variety of salads, pastas, potato dishes and meat dishes. Vegetables are limited, clearly they are more in favour with the Brazilians.

Below you will find links to informative articles about well-known sights in Paraguay as well as about lovely but unknown Franciscan churches, which we discovered while driving around the countryside. Paraguay deserves a higher ranking on the tourist trail! Enjoy.

Dec 8, 2008

Paraguay – Hotel del Lago in San Bernardino: A Historical Hotel and Art Gallery Looking out Over Ypacarai Lake

The historical hotel of San Bernardino offers relaxation and culture, stylishly designed rooms radiate comfort and a gallery exhibits a changing selection of artworks. more...

Nov 22, 2008

Paraguay – Heritage of the Franciscan Trail: Franciscan Churches Hold Artistic Treasures of Guaraní Indians

"El Camino Franciscano" shows a collection of Baroque and Rococo-style churches in Capiata, Altos, Atyra and Tobatí, constructed by the Franciscans during colonial times. more...

Nov 22, 2008

Paraguay Franciscan Churches Around Asunción: Franciscan Heritage Visible in Baroque and Rococo-style Churches

Paraguay's history of colonization is visible in the Franciscan churches of Yaguarón, Valenzuela and Emboscada, with richly decorated interiors carved by Guaraní Indians. more...

Nov 21, 2008

Paraguay – Five Must See Museums in Asunción: Enjoy Indigenous Art, Historical Photographs and Contemporary Murals

The capital of Paraguay houses a number of permanent and temporary exhibitions, displaying Paraguay's history, its rich indigenous culture and contemporary art. more...

Nov 21, 2008

Paraguay – Jesuit Missions in Jesús and Trinidad: Two Historic Jesuit "Reducciones" are Unesco World Heritage Sites

Visit the remains of the Jesuits' heyday in the 17th and 18th centuries: splendid ruins of churches and residences, exquisitely carved by native Guaraní Indians. more...