Paraguay is a unique country that still lives
and breathes it's traditional indigenous roots. It seems like
civilization passed Paraguay, just slightly touching it. The largest
part of the country, in terms of language, customs, culture and
infrastructure, has hardly changed from the years the fist European
set foot on this land. However, it nowadays houses many of Europe's
immigrants, that have of course brought some changes.
It only has a population of about 4,7 million
people, which leaves plenty of space for abundant nature to flourish
and keep civilization at a secondary plan. You experience freedom
comparable to the one suggested trough the Marlboro advertisements.
Few rules and regulations, few people and a chance to really enjoy
your life and pure freedom in the country of the sun and exotic
flowers.
The native-Indian population still lives the centuries-long
unchanged customs and language. You will find yourself heading
back in time over the long empty dirt roads and amongst the tropical
vegetation, seeing exotic plants and animals and meeting people
trying to communicate with you in the centuries old Tupi-Guarani
language. The locals might offer you to join their family circle
and share their terere (refreshing typical mate drink).
If you are a fan of rich fishing waters or abundant
hunting grounds, there is no place like Paraguay!