Treasure hunting in Paraguay poses risk to country’s cultural heritage

It may sound like an urban legend, but according to

local lore, there is a trove of buried treasure in Paraguay. In recent

years, the land-locked South American country has become a big draw for

fortune hunters set on uncovering hidden gems.

Now,

the treasure-hunting craze that has captivated the people of Paraguay is

becoming a national obsession. But the pursuit to strike it rich is

posing problems to the country’s cultural heritage.