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Asunción, city and capital of Paraguay, occupying a promontory and descending to the Paraguay River near its confluence with the Pilcomayo. The city lies 175 feet (53 metres) above sea level.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay. Unlike other capitals of South America such as Buenos Aires, Quito or Lima, Asunción is off the beaten path as it lacks well known tourist attractions. Map. Directions.
Being at the Argentina–Paraguay border, Asunción is located between the parallels 25° 15' and 25° 20' of south latitude and between the meridians 57° 40' and 57° 30' of west longitude. The city sits on the left bank of the Paraguay River, almost at the confluence of this river with the River Pilcomayo.
The map shows a city map of Asunción with expressways, and main roads, zoom out to find the location of Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (IATA code: ASU) located about 16 km (10 mi) by road (via Autopista Silvio Pettirossi) in the suburb Luque, northeast of the city center.
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Nov 22, 2021 · Main sights: Godoy Museum, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Church of La Encarnación, Metropolitan Cathedral, National Pantheon of the Heroes, Palacio de los López, Casa de la Independencia, Cabildo, Teatro Municipal Ignacio A. Pane, Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad. Last Updated: November 22, 2021. .
Sep 17, 2021 · Explore the history, culture, and nature of Paraguay's capital city with this guide to the top 12 things to do in Asunción. From historical sites and museums to soccer stadiums and graffiti art, discover the best of Asunción with maps and photos.
