Where monsters meet Christ
Paraguay isn’t the easiest country to travel to for people without a car. Unlike many other places, there are no big tour companies with daily departures to the country’s tourist sites. It’s probably due to the lack of tourists. When I said I’d decided to visit Paraguay, I was mostly…
A colorful day in Asunción
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…
Jesuit ruins in Paraguay
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…