Paraguay

Culture and traditions in Paraguay

The culture of Paraguay reflects the influences of the indigenous culture Guaraní and of European cultures from the colonization era, mainly Spanish and Portuguese. In isolated regions there still live indigenous groups preserving their traditions. This small villages can be visited and visitors can get closer in touch with the indigenous culture and also by their crafts, a good way to support these small groups. An important element in arts is the embroidery and lace making.

In the capital of the country, Asunción, main attractions are a visit to the archeological Museum of Dr. Andrés Barbero with works by native cultures, the Museum of the Cathedral and the Museum of Natural Sciences and Botanic Garden showing species and fauna of the region. The architecture of buildings is a combination of modern and colonial architecture. The House of Independence and the Cathedral of Asunción are cultural places worth to visit during a trip.

Also Villarrica is of big cultural interest in Paraguay, considered like "the refined city" of the country. City of the poet Manuel Ortiz Guerrero, who has his own monument in town. One of the cultural main attractions is the Museum of Maestro Fermin López with a collection of objects and works from the history of the region. This Paraguayan city is known also because of the manufacturing of Paraguayan harps, a very popular music instruments of exceptional beauty.