Paraguay is more than what you see from the outside.
From living traditions to modern everyday life: Discover Paraguay’s many facets through background information, practical tips and personal experiences. For everyone who wants to understand Paraguay better, travel through the country or live here.
Which side of Paraguay would you like to explore?
Whether you are interested in daily life, culture or things to do, this is where you will find guidance and ideas for the side of Paraguay that matters to you right now.
Living in Paraguay
Daily life, shopping, climate and practical guidance for living in Paraguay.
Explore local life →Country & Way of Life
History, background, living traditions and modern life in Paraguay.
Get to know Paraguay →Explore & Enjoy
Trips, activities, seasonal discoveries and Paraguayan recipes to make at home.
What’s relevant in Paraguay
These topics are especially useful for daily life and experiences in Paraguay.
Customs & Folk Beliefs in Paraguay
Jopara on October 1, a red ribbon around a wrist, or asking for a blessing: what beliefs lie behind these customs? Our overview highlights examples from everyday life and special occasions in Paraguay.
Explore customs and the beliefs behind them →Independent in 1811, a Republic in 1813
Paraguay had already gained its independence in 1811 – so why did it become a republic only in 1813? October 12 commemorates an important step in the development of the new Paraguayan state.
Why Paraguay became a republic in 1813 →Between Planting Season and Summer Heat
October brings noticeably warmer weather. In many places, there is still time to plant in the garden or around the property before the intense summer heat arrives. But El Niño can also influence the weather and everyday life in Paraguay.
Time Differences Are Changing
Paraguay stays on UTC−3. The UK changes its clocks on October 25, while most of the United States follows on November 1. If you have calls or online appointments abroad, it is worth checking the local time again.
From Paraguay’s Kitchen
Pumpkin does not always have to mean soup or pumpkin pie. In Paraguay, it is also prepared as Andai he’ẽ, also known as Dulce de Calabaza: sweet pumpkin, slowly cooked and especially delicious with cold milk.
Recently updated
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Dulce de Calabaza Recipe: Sweet Pumpkin from Paraguay
Mazamorra Recipe: Paraguayan White Corn Dessert
The History of Paraguay: From the Guaraní to Today
