Ivan Burger I wanted to go to a fish restaurant recommended by the hotel for their Paraguayan fish dishes but after wandering the streets of Encarnacion I realized they were closed so I ended of at Evans burgers to try Lomitos Arabea, Paraguays take on the Doner kebab. A Lomito is similar in build to a hamburger but rather than ground beef the sandwich is full of grill chunks of tenderloin. The Arabea swaps the bun for flat bread. Oddly the only two restauran...

Located on Lomos Valantinas between e/Wiessen and Cerro Cora streets, the Terwindt Hotel is modern and clean. The folks behind the reception desk speak very little English or none at all but are friendly and reflect the beachy tranquil vibe that is Encarnacion. It is less than 500 meters to the beach and about the same to the bus station. Rooms were super clean. Single rooms were $44 a night with tax. There is a pool. The included continental breakfast was ...

Like in many parts of the world when you are on a bus vendors hop on and off selling food and drinks. In Paraguay it is Chipas. Vendors hop on the bus and push down the aisle holding a wicker basket covered in a towel yelling, "Chipas, Chipas Caliente, Chipas." Chipas are corn dough rolls mixed with gooey cheese. They can quickly fill a bus with the smell of warm bread, and at less than 50 cents per roll they are a delicious snack, especially when hot.