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Asunción
Paraguay • South America
Mother of Cities
Overview
TypeCity
Best SeasonMay–Sep
CountryParaguay
LanguageSpanish & Guaraní
RegionSouth America
👋 Greetings
Handshakes and kisses on the cheek. Many Paraguayans speak Guaraní as their first language.
🍽️ Dining
Tereré (cold mate) is shared constantly. Asado is popular. Meals are family-centered occasions.
👔 Dress Code
Casual due to hot climate. Conservative in rural areas. Light, breathable fabrics recommended.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Refusing tereré when offered
- •Discussing the Triple Alliance War casually
- •Being impatient
- •Not greeting everyone individually
💡 Did You Know?
Paraguay is one of only two landlocked countries in South America
Guaraní is an official language alongside Spanish
The Itaipu Dam is one of the world's largest hydroelectric plants
Paraguay has never had a coastline
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