In a year filled with inspiring stories and uplifting voices, The Asunción Times is proudly publishing this Top 5 Most-Liked Stories on Instagram in 2025. These are the articles that readers cherished, shared with friends and family, and came back to time and again. By sharing several Top 5’s with our readers on the edge of 2026, we celebrate the very best of human connection, hope, and community in Paraguay in 2025.
1. Paraguayan Christmas Dinner: Asado, Chipa Guazú, And Midnight Toasts Under The Summer Heat
In Paraguay, Christmas Eve unfolds as a summer celebration centered on family gatherings and abundant shared meals under the warm December sky. Preparations begin weeks ahead, with families coordinating contribution. The table reflects a blend of indigenous and European influences, featuring hearty yet heat-friendly dishes like meats, mandioca, and refreshing fruit punch, culminating in midnight champagne toasts that emphasise togetherness over extravagance.
With this article having been published nine days before the end of 2025, it rocketed up the rankings. People massively read, shared, and commented on it, around 62% from Paraguay and 38% abroad. For months, an article about the Lapacho, Paraguay’s national tree, had been leading (and finished 2nd in this The Asunción Times Top 5 Most-Liked Stories on Instagram in 2025), challenged in December by the Vori Vori article after this Paraguayan dish awarded the title of best dish in the world. But then the Paraguayan Christmas dinner article came along and took the glorious win.
Read Paraguayan Christmas Dinner: Asado, Chipa Guazú, And Midnight Toasts Under The Summer Heat.
2. Lapacho, Paraguay’s National Tree: The Winter Bloom That Colours A Nation
Moving from the Paraguayan summer, to the winter: The Lapacho tree, known locally as tajy, stands as Paraguay’s national tree, renowned for its spectacular winter blooms that paint the landscape in vivid pink, yellow, or white from late July to September. Blooming on bare branches, it creates stunning petal carpets across urban streets and rural paths, signaling the transition from winter to spring and embodying resilience against the cold sky.
Read Lapacho, Paraguay’s National Tree: The Winter Bloom That Colours A Nation.
3. Vori Vori Beats Pizza Napoletana: Paraguay’s Iconic Soup Crowned World’s Best Dish!
Vori Vori, a hearty Paraguayan soup of cornmeal and cheese balls simmered in chicken or beef broth with vegetables, recently claimed the title of the world’s best dish in Taste Atlas rankings, outperforming Italian favourites like Pizza Napoletana.
Rooted in Guaraní traditions, its name derives from “vori” meaning ball- doubled for abundance – and it cleverly stretches ingredients, making it a comforting year-round staple, especially in cooler months.
Read Vori Vori Beats Pizza Napoletana: Paraguay’s Iconic Soup Crowned World’s Best Dish!
4. Kchiporros Singer Roberto “Chirola” Ruiz Díaz: A Generational Voice In Paraguayan Music
Roberto “Chirola” Ruiz Díaz, the 41-year-old lead singer of Kchiporros, has shaped Paraguayan music for nearly two decades by fusing cumbia, pop, and local roots into energetic anthems that resonate at home and abroad. Influenced by rock icons like The Beatles and Latin acts such as Café Tacvba, he co-founded the band in 2006, navigating highs like opening Vive Latino before 60,000 fans and releasing albums reflecting restless creativity.
Read Kchiporros Singer Roberto “Chirola” Ruiz Díaz: A Generational Voice In Paraguayan Music.
5. Chad Uddstrom: The American YouTuber Who Found A Home In Paraguay
Chad Uddstrom, a Pittsburgh native and former journalist turned YouTuber, stumbled into Paraguay during a South American backpacking trip, planning a short visit that stretched into years due to its relaxed vibe and welcoming people. Drawn to the “chill” atmosphere contrasting busier neighbors, he explored hidden gems like Jesuit ruins and natural sites, building his channel ElChadTV, and going viral with content on local customs like tereré.
Read Chad Uddstrom: The American YouTuber Who Found A Home In Paraguay.
All the best for 2026!
We hope you loved this look back at The Asunción Times’ Top 5 Most-Liked Stories on Instagram in 2025. From the bottom of our hearts, and on behalf of the entire team, we thank you for reading, sharing, and being part of our journey. Feliz Año Nuevo, Happy New Year!
