Next Generation Heritage Tour
For Adult Adoptees and People who Love Them
This tour is being offered by The Ties Program, an amazing organization that has been providing Heritage Tours and connecting adoptees and their families with their birth countries for nearly 30 years.
Who is Next Gen Paraguay for?
- Adult Paraguayan adoptees, traveling solo or accompanied by those who are part of their lives.
- Spouses, friends, significant others, children of adoptees.
- Parents, grandparents, siblings, extended family–all are welcome.
Whoever you decide you would like to travel with, we’ll be inclusive and provide activities they will enjoy. Activities will be adapted according to the group that gathers for each trip.
In addition to Asuncion, the capital city, we will take you “off the beaten path” to the homes of artisans that are keeping cultural traditions alive. Experience Paraguay’s breathtaking natural beauty, meet local people in various communities, learn about the people and their customs, and gain appreciation for the complex history and culture of Paraguay.
Next Gen Paraguay Highlights:
- Time with other adult Paraguayan adoptees
- Explore downtown Asuncion: Cultural Center Manzana de la Rivera, House of Independence, Government Palace, Cultural Center Cabildo, including Urban Art Displays
- Visit the Soccer Museum located within the headquarters of the South American Soccer Conferation
- Explore Paseo La Galeria, Asunción’s newest luxury mall
- See what it means to shop like a local in Pettirossi Market
- Meet students at Herminio Jimenez School of Music in Itá
- Watch and discuss (possibly with the director) the Paraguayan film “7 Cajas”
- Learn from local artisans and come away with a creation of your own
- Check out San Bernardino from the treetops on a canopy tour or from the lake on a canoe trip
- Check out Paraguayan music where instruments are made
- Eat traditional Paraguayan food – oh it’s so good
- Partner with a local social enterprise on a project that serves others
- Enjoy an entirely unstructured day in Asunción to plan as you wish
- Time with other adult Paraguayan adoptees (intentionally added twice since SO important!)
Next Trip
July 27-August 4, 2024
Optional extensions to Iguazu Falls, the Jesuit ruins, and more.
Private Birth Country Tours
We understand this is a very special and meaningful experience for you and your family - we feel truly honored every time we assist individuals and families explore their birth country.
We are committed to offering experiences that will highlight the absolute charm of this lovely country and provide positive lasting memories.
We have experience arranging and interpreting for meetings with birthmothers. This can be an emotional moment for everyone and we provide our services with respect and cultural-sensitivity for every person involved. We consider it an honor to support adoptive families and birthmothers through this very special reunion.
For more information, we invite you have to conversation with us.
1-612-598-7507