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Caazapa
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is variably defined either as being a region of the Americas in its own right or as the southern portion of North America. Physiographically, Central America is a tropical isthmus that connects North and South America. It includes 7 countries and many small offshore islands. Overall, the land is fertile and rugged, and dominated through its heart by a string of volcanic mountain ranges with a few active volcanos.
Caazapa is a city in Paraguay, founded in 1607, by Friar Luis de Bolanos, a Franciscan monk. It is located in the Caazapa District and is the capital of the Caazapa Department. The name Caazapa comes from the Guarani words Ka'aguy jehasapa which means after the forest Because, the natives believe that after the forest, God, with the attendance of Friar Luis de Bolanos, has made born wather from the Earth. There are five neighbourhoods called Barrios in the city Then main one is the Barrio San Pablo, the other 4 are Barrio Santa Teresita, Barrio San Blas, Barrio San Antonio, and Barrio San Roque-within which is the original Chapel, built by franciscans during the famous Jesuit reductions of Paraguay.
The Caazapa City is very famous for its Ykua Bolanos a public park with a legendary source of water located in rocky ground to which magical properties are attributed and that was created by God to special request of Friar Luis de Bolanos, according the legend. The inhabitants of Caazapa are very proud of their illustrious citizens, and they honor them by putting their names on its streets.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Caazapa enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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