Synopsis

Paraguay, a landlocked nation of six million souls, is largely defined by oppressive heat and the stark beauty of jungle and desert – a region known as the Chaco. An inquiry into the enigmatic past of Jean Bourdain, the host’s great-great-great-grandfather, a Paraguayan émigré, serves as the catalyst for his first exploration of this South American country. The landscape, dominated by dense jungle and arid desert, belies a vibrant culture and a culinary heritage rich with flavors; dishes such as