Paraguayan Day Trips
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Paraguayan Day Trips

Itaipu Dam We had heard about this great dam in Paraguay that supported the whole country of Paraguay’s electrical needs, and also quite a chunk of Brazil. This info was enough to get the attention of Rick, who, as an engineer, wanted to go see it. We were already in Ciudad del Este to take…

Wildlife Safari Adventure: Discovering Paraguay’s Chaco
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Wildlife Safari Adventure: Discovering Paraguay’s Chaco

We recently embarked on an exciting 5-day safari adventure into the Paraguayan Chaco, a region we knew very little about. Here’s what we discovered during our excursion: The term “Chaco” originates from the Quechua language spoken by indigenous Quechua people. It is believed to derive from the Quechuan word “chaku,” meaning “hunting land” or “hunting…

Paraguay – Asuncion

Paraguay – Asuncion

It just happened that we were in Paraguay during their Independence Day celebration. We were awakened by the resounding sound of seven cannon shots. Surprised, we quickly got out of bed and stepped out onto the deck, only to discover several naval ships anchored in the bay. Okay, this is new. Today would be the…