A South American country of 6 million, much of the oppressively hot landlocked nation of Paraguay is jungle terrain or desert known as "the Chaco". An investigation into the puzzling history of the host's great, great, great, grandfather, Paraguayan émigré Jean Bourdain, is a springboard to his first tour of this South American country, primarily comprised of jungle and desert land, which features a rich culture and savory local dishes that include Bife Koygua, Bori Bori, and Sopa Paraguaya.

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Season 4 Episodes...

• s04e01 - Shanghai, China
• s04e02 - The Bronx
• s04e03 - Paraguay
• s04e04 - Vietnam
• s04e05 - Tanzania
• s04e06 - Iran
• s04e07 - Massachusetts
• s04e08 - Jamaica

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Show Summary

Anthony Bourdain travels the across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals.

Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist destinations - including some war-torn parts of the world - and meets with a variety of local citizens to offer a window into their lifestyles, and occasionally communes with an internationally lauded chef on his journeys.