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Cathedral of Villarrica

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Cathedral of Villarrica
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Detail of the tower and the clock
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Old Mansion
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Ykuapyta
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Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion de Ybaroty...
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Rio Itaipu

by pepples46

we had a great time by the River Itaipu, who was already market to become one of the main source for a Dam and South Americas biggest electricity provider, who would be build on the brasilian site...they started 1974 and the Dam was finished by 1982. this Mega project distroyed one of the most beautiful Falls in the World, Sete Quedas......if you have some time have a look at the website below. at around 1972, we still enjoyed the glory of this great nature spot,Locals showed us the best places for fishing,swimming..

Villarrica, the "Walking City"

by eduar68

Villarrica, is called "la ciudad andariega" or the Walking City because the location of the city has changed seven times since its original foundation in 1570. The city suffered the attack of bandeirantes, potuguese/brazilean bandits and the citizens changed the location of town several times. Today is a college city, particularly the school of medicine. Contrary to other cities in Paraguay, the downtown area is a bit of the main road and can be confusing to reach.The cathedral dates from 1873 but the bells are actually a century older, from 1781 and made in Milan, Italy. The city has several old mansions, some of them private homes and other occupied by private or public institutions. The Ykuapyta park provides a place to relax. The nearby hills provide a place to practice several adventure or extreme sports

Three Frontiers - Paraguay Side

by ATXtraveler

In Southeastern Paraguay, the Iguassu and Parana rivers meet to create the border between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. This region is known between the three as Tres Frontieras or Three Frontiers. During our visit to the Argentinian side, we noticed that the Brazil side and the Argentine side both were well built up tourist attractions while the Paraguayan side looked wholly delapitated. When we inquired from a driver as to the possibility of going to see the Paraguayan side, he mentioned... it would be a waste of your time and my gas, as there is really not much to see. As I looked back on my pictures, I would tend to agree with him. It appears that not much effort has been put into this area, but I would still consider it if you wanted to get a couple good pictures of the Brazilian or Argentinian side as a whole.

the Gran Chaco

by pepples46

the vast Gran Chaco, one of South Americas great wilderness area. the west of the Chaco is covered with marshes, lagoons, realy dense forest..selva and jungles. the eastern part of Paraguay between the Rivers Parana and Paraguay is upland country, thicker populated and cultivatedif you do hike or walk in the chaco..you must know what ya doing, hot and humid and very big. when you have travelled in the Rainforest at Amazonia, you know what Iam talking about, take care, try to get a guide at least. touristcenter in the Capital Ascunsionhave a look at Wikipedias information on the Gran Chaco and have a look at the second pic I took from the web

settlements

by pepples46

in the Chaco and the Ox has a break....normaly he has to work on the well to bring the water up from quite deep.those settlements are no fun. hart work to survive a day,the crob maybe destroyed by whatever..too much rain, no rain...pests.

Concepcion

by pepples46

also called Villa Concepcion...situated on the Paraguay River in the nordern part of Paraguay..a scene at the barca, ferry...crossing the RiverConcepcion is the commercial center of the region and serves as free port for southwestern Brasil, is also connected by Road and Railroad. tannaries I remember the most, and huge erva mate trade. Paraguayans are seldom seen without the mate ^..^ erva(yerva) mate tea

Mennonite Life

by tequilagirl

The northern part of Paraguay is known as the Chaco. This is a fairly unpopulated, desolate area. The temperatures in the summer months can hit an average of about 50C degrees, which makes life very difficult. Russian and Canadian mennonites settled in the Chaco region in the 1920's, and have two fairly large settlements - Filadelfia, and Loma Plata. The main industry in both of these settlements are milk co-ops. I took a four-day trip up to the Chaco and was fascinated by the way of life, the barreness of the land, and the wildlife I saw along the way.

Iglesia de Yaguaron

by eduar68

About 45 min out of Asuncion there is a small town called Yaguaron. Just by the main road you can see an old, colonial Franciscan church. The most important feature is the fact of many amerindian arts and crafts. The guarani indians became famous for his musical instruments and religious wooden carves. The church is full of them. The doors, the altar, the pulpit and the wonderful huge crucifix at the entrance. The tower is actually a wooden structure, almost like an observation post with a bell hanging from the roof. Everything transports you to the age of "The Mission"

The Green Hell

by airjared

If you want a 6 hour bumpy ride that takes you well into the interior of South America, you can mingle with some of the native indians who are now populating more of this area. More widely known as the Chaco, this is probably the hardest place settlers could have tried to survive in. Yet, the Mennonites have been able to turn it into the most well known cattle ranching in Paraguay. The green hell is flat, sandy, hot, and filled with vertically challenged vegetation. Visit and you will see the fruits of hard labor, you will meet with people whose faith in our Lord Jesus Christ has been the essence of their survival, and how He has provided "streams in the desert".

in the Countryside

by pepples46

just outside from Accuncion..in 1971Life was hart and slow going. Campesinos seldom saw a Car, not to mention a Taxi, with people who must be very rich.Nonetheless, they're Hospitality made us very humble and also very grateful. On a hot Day, nothing is more delicous than a Lemonquench!A Mate-tea and a friendly chat.

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