Our guide initially doubted our choice to visit Paraguay, making it clear he wasn't a fan. This wasn't just due to the usual two-hour traffic jam at the lone bridge leading there but also because, apparently, there wasn't much to see and it's dirty. We had made arrangements the day before to leave early, so we were on the road by 6:30, fortunately avoiding the traffic. When we returned an hour later, the traffic jam had already grown to an hour or so. The only thing he had planned for us was a visit to a shopping mall because Paraguay offers affordable shopping due to the lack of taxes. Ironically, leaving early meant the entire centre was still closed. Thankfully, Alex and I had no interest in shopping, so instead, we explored the streets. We managed to take some pictures, earning another flag on this app.Read more
TravelerIt was a really fascinating experience though so I am so glad we went!! Just learning so much about the regional politics, seeing the crazy driving, the amount of people with guns, the crazy shops ( I think it’s the largest or second largest district of shopping centres in the world ). It was like India meets South America. We were lucky our guide knew how to beat the traffic and he made it a fun experience - we even helped him pick out some stuffed animals for his wife and daughter.
Traveler It was a really fascinating experience though so I am so glad we went!! Just learning so much about the regional politics, seeing the crazy driving, the amount of people with guns, the crazy shops ( I think it’s the largest or second largest district of shopping centres in the world ). It was like India meets South America. We were lucky our guide knew how to beat the traffic and he made it a fun experience - we even helped him pick out some stuffed animals for his wife and daughter.
Traveler My word, some parts of your guys trip make me nervous as someone who has lived in and off in South America. Be cautious please!
Traveler Argentina felt very very safe the whole time I was there. Let's see if I feel the same now I'm in Rio.
Traveler I am glad you at least had a guide with you