Recreation & Travel : Paraguay

The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning the Paraguay is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.   One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating to regional resources for Latin America is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/sa/paraguay/). Another site one should especially note is the site prepared by the Law Library of the Library of Congress for international and multinational information on their Guide to Law Online (http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/paraguay.html).

CONOCIENDO ITAPUA  (http://www.itacom.com.py/conociendo/index.html)
Web site with information about the state of Itapacua, and its cities including; Encarnaciacon, Bella Vista, Capitan Meza, Hohenau, Jesus, San Cosme y Damian, Yatytay, Pirapo, and Trinidad from a book by Ricardo Paniagua. In Spanish.

MOTHERHEARTHTRAVEL.COM/PARAGUAY  (http://gosouthamerica.about.com/cs/paraguay/)
Site provides information about travel to Paraguay with basic facts, information about its geography, history, economy and its people. Also includes links to pictures of Paraguay; The Native Conservancy in Paraguay; The US Department of State's Information Sheet; and information about hotels.

PARAGUAY, COUNTRY OF WONDERS  (http://www.uninet.com.py/paraguay/index.html)
Approved by the Department of Tourism, this website provides links to information about tourism; tourist routes; and the country's infrastructure. Each link provides additional links to various subsections with detailed information. In Spanish.

SECRETARIA NACIONAL DE TURISMO  (http://www.senatur.gov.py/)
Official website of the National Secretariat of Tourism provides general information about the country with links to maps; tourist services; institutional information; statistics on tourism; and information about tour packages. In addition, there are links to a virtual tour of Paraguay; pictures of scenic places, nature, cultural and society. There is also a drop-down menu with links information about various aspects of Paraguayan life. In Spanish.

TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS: PARAGUAY  (http://www.traveldocs.com/py/)
Unofficial site provides information about necessary documents for US travelers to Paraguay. Contains links to information about entry and Visa requirements; its people; travel conditions; and other links.

WORLD WIDE GAZETEER: PARAGUAY  (http://www.c-allen.dircon.co.uk/Countries/Paraguay.htm#research)
Provides infomation about travel to Paraguay. Includes sections with links to Sketches of Paraguay; Research; Newspapers; Business; Politics and Economics; Health and Wealth; Travel and Trip Planning; Flying to Paraguay; and Other Resources.