Western Region of Paraguay
Travel planning, accommodations, sightseeing, geography, sports, and tourism for the lesser populated region of Paraguay.
The Gran Chaco - South America's Last Frontier
The vast inhospitable area of the Gran Chaco has remained almost uninhabited for years. In the early 1930's thirties the Chaco was believed to be a source of oil, leading to Chaco War of 1932 - 1935, but no oil has been found.
The vast inhospitable area of the Gran Chaco has remained almost uninhabited for years. In the early 1930's thirties the Chaco was believed to be a source of oil, leading to Chaco War of 1932 - 1935, but no oil has been found.
The Mennonites - Communities and Gardens in the Chaco
These immigrants from Canada, Russia and Germany have created productive farms, dairy farms and cattle ranches, as well as a tourist attraction, in the midst of the thorny Chaco.
These immigrants from Canada, Russia and Germany have created productive farms, dairy farms and cattle ranches, as well as a tourist attraction, in the midst of the thorny Chaco.
Pigeon Hunting in Paraguay
Located around the towns of Filadelfia and other Mennonite communities.
Located around the towns of Filadelfia and other Mennonite communities.
Gypsy Journal - The Mennonites
Background to the Mennonite settlements in the Chaco.
Background to the Mennonite settlements in the Chaco.
Camino a Paraguay
History of the Mennonite journey to Paraguay, the growth of the settlements and recent activities.
History of the Mennonite journey to Paraguay, the growth of the settlements and recent activities.
Online Field Guide :: Project Profiles :: Chaco, Paraguay
"The name "Chaco" comes from Quechua natives, who were so impressed by vast herds of mammals that they called the region "great hunting ground." The Chaco remains a safe haven for roaming predators including puma, jaguar and the maned wolf, one of the world's most threatened species."
"The name "Chaco" comes from Quechua natives, who were so impressed by vast herds of mammals that they called the region "great hunting ground." The Chaco remains a safe haven for roaming predators including puma, jaguar and the maned wolf, one of the world's most threatened species."