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The Itaipu Dam. - Paraguay
The Itaipu Dam.
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Asuncion Map
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    • eduar68
  • Updated By eduar68 on June 22, 2004
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    by eduar68
    This is a map of Asuncion that may become handy. I put it here just because I had no idea where to put it.

    The map shows only a section of Zona Centro (Downtown). For a larger and more detailed map try these links

    http://www.uninet.com.py/paraguay/mapaasu_1.html

    http://www.uninet.com.py/paraguay/mapaasu_2.html

    http://www.uninet.com.py/paraguay/mapaasu_3.html

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    Finally I am a millionaire!?!!?!?
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    • chris_i79
  • By chris_i79 on August 18, 2003
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    by chris_i79
    The currency in Paraguay is called the Guarani and the denominations can can get quite large. These are the most valuable bills at 100 000 each. 100 000 as of 2003 was roughly worth around $22 Canadian. It was nice to finally be a millionaire in a country!!! I now have to work on becoming a millionaire with a slightly more valuable currency!

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    Pilgrimage
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  • By chris_i79 on August 8, 2003
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    by chris_i79
    If you want to experience something truly Paraguayan, every year on December 8th there a a massive Pilgramage to this church in the city of Caacupe. The cobblestone plaza of the church can accommodate
    300 000 people. This church is viewed as the most important in all of Paraguay.

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    Border Crossing - Foz do Iguacu to Ciudad del Este
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    • ATXtraveler
  • By ATXtraveler on September 3, 2007
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    • Construction at Paraguay-Brazil border,Ciudad Este - Paraguay
    Construction at
    Paraguay-Brazil border,Ciudad
    Este
    by ATXtraveler
    If you are planning to cross the border from Brazil into Ciudad del Este, here is the information that I was able to pick up from our driver. For US citizens there is a visa requirement to enter Paraguay. However, if you are only going on a day trip to Ciudad del Este, you can most likely avoid this by taking public transportation and not asking to get your passport stamped. The bridge between the two countries allows for steady flow without interruption, and it is on your own honus to stop in and "migrate" if you are coming into the country for an extended period of time. No one will stop you, but you should stop if you are going on deeper into Paraguay.

    Coming the opposite way is even more important. If you are leaving Paraguay for Brazil, and you fail to stop and check into Brazil, you can be assigned a hefty fine. For Americans in particular, you will be assessed a $100USD visa fee, plus a $85USD departure tax if you do not have the proper entry paperwork. Again though, if you are just making a day trip from Paraguay into the Foz do Iguacu region, you most likely will not even be checked.

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    Guarani
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  • By ATXtraveler on September 3, 2007
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    by ATXtraveler
    Members of the indigenous people of Paraguay are known as the Guaraní. Although they would refer to themselves as Abá, the early European missionaries placed the name Guaraní on those that chose to become "civilized". Today, it is estimated that the two primary ethnicities of Paraguay are European decent and the Guaraní.

    During our travels to Ciudad del Este, we met this Guaraní woman who was selling arts and crafts on the side of the road. It is amazing that the art of selling can stretch across multiple language barriers, as I spoke zero Guaraní and she spoke zero English. A transaction however was made based on hand signals!

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    You have to visit Iguazu...
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  • By eduar68 on August 26, 2002
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    • Iguazu falls - Paraguay
    Iguazu falls
    by eduar68
    You have to visit Iguazu Falls. Technically between Brazil and Argentina, the falls are just a short 15-20 min ride across the Paraguayan border. The sight of 275 different falls is a breathtaking experience. You can also rent a chopper and view the falls from the air. However, if yor physical condition is not horrible, you should walk the road to the bottom of the 'Garganta del Diablo' ('Devil's Throat'). And bring dry clothes!! The mist from the falls will soak you to the bone!!! (which could be a blessing if the temperatures are up). You could stay at very nice hotels by the falls either on the brazillian or argentinian side. I heard they charge around $150-200 a night.

    Well, first of all, my girlfriend, duh!! More seriously, the very best thing about the country is the easy, slow pace of living. If you need to find a place just to relax and take it reeeeally easy, this is the place for you. Even the excitement of nightlife ghostly pales to Europe or North America but you could definitively have fun there. A big plus is the exchange rate. You could have dinner for two at a local above average restaurant, dancing at a local club and a couple of drinks for about $25. Or pitchers of local beer (which is wonderful since there's a big german mennonite minority and, of course, your occassional hidden Nazi. And they know about beer!!!)

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    BUY BUY BUY!!! Be carefull...
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    • schnaider
  • Updated By schnaider on May 7, 2004
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    • BUY BUY BUY!!!

    Be carefull with the stores tough!
    I personally recommend theses ones: La Petisquera, Monalisa, Casa China, Via Brasil and Americana.
    The stores hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00pm (sometimes earlier). On sundays most of them r closed. Saturday is the fullest day, where people from all over brazil go there to shop!

    Shopping there is so guuddddd!!! :)

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    Itaip? Hydroelectric Power Plant
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    • Bjorgvin
  • Updated By Bjorgvin on August 25, 2003
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    • The Itaipu Dam. - Paraguay
    The Itaipu Dam.
    by Bjorgvin
    Visit the Itaip? Hydroelectric Power Plant. The project is the world's largest hydroelectric project, developed by Brazil and Paraguay jointly, and it began in 1974. It is located in the River Paran?, along the frontier between Brazil and Paraguay. The Visitor Centre (on the Brazilian side) provides a video show
    and a guided tour. Buses from Foz do Igua?u on the Brazilian side or Ciudad del Este in Paraguay via the Friendship Bridge between the countries.

    http://www.itaipu.gov.br
    http://uninet.com.py

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    the famous Bottle Tree
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    • pepples46
  • Updated By pepples46 on December 16, 2004
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    • Paraguays unique Bottle Tree - Paraguay
    Paraguays unique Bottle
    Tree
    by pepples46
    never seen anything quite like it. the tree that stores water, the camel in the floral world
    for the botanical friend out there

    Brachychitron Rupestris

    look it up, very interesting read

    the Bottle Tree, its name comes from the bottle shaped stem's, can grow over 20m high and 4m in diagram and
    withstands even extreme conditions by the moddy Gran Chaco

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    Ruinas de Trinidad
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    • pepples46
  • Updated By pepples46 on October 1, 2004
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    • the Mission - Paraguay
    the Mission
    by pepples46
    the ruins of the Jesuit Mission, 2 of them are situated near Encarnacion. the Buildings are an excellent work of western Architecture, but with the stigma of taken advantage of native people, who where promised salvation and education. the Jesuits meant well, but could not stop slavery in those days. Bandeirantes coming from Brazil captured the Natives for forced labour. western diseases done the rest. not resistand to the flu or small pox they Indians surcumed fast.
    one get's a different perpective seeing the place and thinking of western culture,some projects have gone horrible wrong
    more information on my Sao Migel page through the link below

    SAO MIGUEL

    I like the native people in Paraguay

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