the Travel Enthusiast
- 01 Julerato in News | NO COMMENTS
The Visit of Pope Francis to Paraguay and Other South American Countries
Great news for the Catholics of South America! This July Pope Francis, the current head of the Catholic Church, is going to visit three different countries in South America. It is the Pope’s first apostolic trip to the countries and it will take place between July 5 and 12 2015. The countries of Paraguay, Bolivia and Ecuador are going to be honored by this visit and surely tens if not hundreds of thousands of people will be on the streets to catch a glimpse of His Holiness. …
- 11 Janitachan in Amazing Places | 7 COMMENTS
Tourist Attractions and Places in Paraguay
Paraguay is one of those countries that are not very high up on the lists of the most popular travel destinations in the world, despite their natural beauty and fascinating culture. This landlocked country about the size of California is a place of contrasts, with untamed plains, marshes, lagoons, dense forests, and jungles, and welcoming towns and cities.
Paraguay is the second poorest country in South America, but it is incredibly rich in resources, culture and history, and there are many interesting (read about Pope Francis’ visit in Paraguay), if overlooked sights that that make the country perfect for a South America vacation. If you would like to get to know a little more the native cultures of South America, Paraguay is a great starting point.