Caacupe Virgin Day

📣 Traveler notes

Paraguay is a compact South American country (406,752 km²) offering a blend of colonial history, mission ruins, and indigenous cultures. Visitors can expect an authentic, rich South American experience, enhanced by limited tourist infrastructure.

• Areté Guazú (Big Festival): A three-day indigenous celebration held between February and March in various locations.
• Expo Rodeo Trébol: The largest rodeo and expo event in the Chaco, held mid-August.
• Transchaco rally: A major sporting event held in the Central Chaco Region during late September.
• Punctuality is flexible; delays of 10-20 minutes are typical for appointments and transport. When accepting food, it is polite to eat and compliment the meal. For greetings, a handshake is customary when meeting men. When meeting men and women (or two women), handshakes and cheek kisses are common. If asked '¿todo bien?', the expected response is 'si estoy bien y vos?'. In rural areas, signal arrival by clapping hands outside the gate, as doorbells are uncommon. Visitors should show genuine interest in local culture.