'''Loma Plata''' is a Mennonite colony in the Chaco region of Paraguay. It is a place different from main Paraguay on one hand due to the remote location and harsh environment, on the other hand there is a majority of people of German origin that came by the way of Canada. The first people arrived in the 1920s and the town was finally founded in 1927. Their economic basis is agriculture in particular cattle farming. They still speak German (Plattdeutsch) but Spanish as readily. The [http://www.chortitzer.com.py/ Chortitzer Cooperative] is responsible for many aspects of life in the colony.

Most businesses are closed during lunchtime from 12am to 2pm, as well as on Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

Get in

Buses terminate at the NASA office on Avenida Central.
  • '''Asuncion''', ca. 8h, 2 buses per day (one overnight), 70'000 Gs
  • '''Filadelifa''', ca. 1h, 1 bus per day at 1pm, 10'000 Gs
  • '''Mariscal Estigarriba'''
  • Get around

    The town is of a size that is manageable by foot. If you are lucky you might come across a taxi. Local public transport is non-existent.

    The main road is called Avenida Central and most of the things relevant for the tourist are on this street between the two roundabouts or close-by.

    See

  • Museo Loma Plata. n Avenida Central. An informative little museum telling the story of the settlement days as well as part of the culture

    Do

    Buy

    The main supermarket selling among others local produced - Chortitzer - products is on Avenida Central

    Eat

    There are not many options for eating out. Your hotel may be able to serve some food as well.
  • '''Fast Food''' from the trailer next to the NASA office. Hamburgesas, Panchos, Lomitos.
  • Chaco's Grill. r. Manuel Gondro. short walk from the roundabout.

    Drink

    Sleep

  • Pension Loma Plata. acob B. Reimer 1805. bout 4 blocks from Avenida Central, near Dr. Manuel Gondro. +595) 492-52 829. ingle 50'000 Gs (Aircon, breakfast). A basic but decent option. Other meals possible on request.
  • Hotel Loma Plata Inn. orner Eugenio Ayala and Dr. Manuel Gondro. lose to the NASA bus office. +595) 492-53 235. Probably the best option in town.

    Contact

    Get out

    There is a travel agency on Avenida Central that can offer trips

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