When going to a new country and experiencing a differnt culture, it can be fun doing what they do or sometimes confusing! Below is a list of fun facts about Paraguay that will prepare you well if you ever have the chance to come visit. Enjoy!
Paraguay is located in South America and is a landlocked country.
Paraguay is sometimes referred to as, «The Heart of South America».
Paraguay has two official languages: Guarani and Spanish.
Roman Catholicism is the largest and most widely practiced religion in Paraguay.
There are two typical drinks that are drank throughout the year called Tereré and Mate. Both are prepared with different types of herbs, but Tereré uses ice cold water and Mate uses hot water. One to cool you down in the hot season and the other to warm you up in the cool season.
When you arrive at someone’s home, you clap instead of using a doorbell.
Dinner time starts at 8pm or later.
It’s typical to take a siesta (nap/rest time) sometime after lunch until it’s time for merienda (snack time).
Merienda is an important time of day to drink Cocido (a type of tea) and eat bread to hold you over until dinnertime.
It is common to greet each other with a kiss on each cheek.
Paraguay has a traditional dance that is still widely practiced today. The most famous dance is where women will balance bottles on their heads. The record for the most bottles balanced and danced with on a head is 24 bottles!
A person can legally drive at 18.
It’s normal to arrive late to any event, celebration, or get together that you are going to.
Schools are broken up into morning and afternoon shifts! Students only go to school for half a day.
Typical Paraguayan food is very delicious and an important part of the culture. Vori Vori is a favorite soup and has been ranked #1 as the best soup in the world since 2024. You’ll have to give it a try!