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Streets Kids.
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The "Panteon" chapel |
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Asuncion's Street |
The Government Palace |
A country side road. |
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Pre-Columbian times and colonization Pre-Columbian civilization in the fertile, wooded region that is now Paraguay consisted of numerous semi nomadic, Guarani-speaking tribes of Indians, who were recognized for their fierce warrior traditions. They practiced a mythical polytheistic religion, which later blended with Christianity. Spanish explorer Juan de Salazar founded Asunción on the Feast Day of the Assumption, August 15, 1537. The city eventually became the center of a Spanish colonial province. Paraguay declared its independence by overthrowing the local Spanish authorities on May 14, 1811. To read more click here
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There are many attractions in Paraguay. The culture is not that different from the other south American countries. Paraguay is famous form its hot weather and for the delicious food which is based of cow meat. Also, Paraguay counts with a extremly and exquisite folk art called "artesania". The guaranies art made it of wood, water and sand, textiles with are the best and unique of Paraguay. | |||||
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