Category Archives: Paraguay

During my time in Asunción I’d heard and read about la Chacarita, the most dangerous neighborhood in the city. Tourists were advised not to enter and it seemed to have a bad reputation even with some locals. I did as told and didn’t enter, until I booked a tour which…

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In the 17th century, Jesuit missionaries came to the Río de la plata area. They built 30 missions, of which 7 in current Paraguay. It is said that the local people were allowed to keep their own customs and traditions while converting to Christianity. The complexes included a church and…

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