Picture an almost three‑kilometer wall of water plunging in hundreds of streams into a deep canyon. You can hear the roar hundreds of meters away and a fine mist hangs in the air. That’s the first impression of Iguazu Falls—one …
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Paraguay
Plan your Paraguay trip with practical, first-hand guides. We cover daily logistics like grocery shopping, getting around cities and borders, and easy outdoor escapes near waterfalls and rivers.
Traveling with a dog? Find country entry rules, EU-to-Paraguay paperwork, and real-world tips for walks and everyday life with a pet in South America.
The reality of dog walking in South America: experiences from Paraguay and Bolivia
Dog walking in Europe tends to follow clear rules. Parks, leashes, fenced off‑leash areas, mandatory vaccinations, and a general sense that you’re in control of what’s happening around you. If a dog scuffle breaks out, it’s usually between two owners …
Grocery shopping in Paraguay—for you and your dog: practical insights
During our stays in Paraguay, we shopped for groceries in several cities as well as in the countryside. It was consistently a pleasant experience that surprised us in many ways—especially the availability of fresh produce, the level of service, and …
Traveling with a Dog from the EU to South America: Country-by-Country Entry Rules
Traveling with a dog outside the European Union is always a notch trickier than traveling within Schengen. Add South America and you enter a world of different veterinary rules, extra paperwork, and often murkier information. Good preparation is essential. The …
From the EU to Paraguay with a dog: what to know and how it plays out in practice
Traveling with a dog beyond Europe is always a bit trickier than moving around within the EU—especially when it’s South America and a long intercontinental flight. Paraguay doesn’t come up often among people traveling with dogs, but with the right …
Blue Dollar: Everything for Half Price?
If you travel through Latin America (and beyond), sooner or later you’ll come across the term blue dollar and the gap between the “official” and “unofficial” exchange rates of the US dollar against the local currency. It can be a …
Paraguay in 7 Days: From Asunción to Iguazú Falls
A short, intense road trip across Paraguay that weaves together cities, colonial history, nature, and Iguazú Falls. Over seven days, we’ll visit the capital, Asunción; head south to Encarnación; dip into Argentina and Brazil; and go from UNESCO-listed Jesuit missions …
Two-day trip from Asunción to the hills around Villarrica
A short escape from the capital into Paraguay’s green, hilly heartland, blending hiking, jungle, big views and a few unexpected culinary surprises. This two-day itinerary takes you into the Ybytyruzú range and the countryside around Villarrica. This itinerary is perfect …
Cerro Tres Kandú: Climbing Paraguay’s Highest Peak
Our climb to Paraguay’s highest peak doesn’t begin in the mountains, but on the road. Following the maps, we head for the trailhead—first the highway out of the capital, Asunción; then main roads, side roads, and finally a rocky dirt …
Paraguay: Our First Visit
Our first time in Paraguay was also our first trip to South America. On that journey in the spring of 2020, we visited Ecuador and, briefly, Panama as well. The main reason we chose Paraguay wasn’t classic sightseeing; it was …