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    Asunción ( English: / ɑːˌsuːnsiˈoʊn, ˌɑːsuːnˈsjoʊn /, [3] [4] [5] Spanish: [asunˈsjon]) is the capital and the largest city of Paraguay. The city stands on the eastern bank of the Paraguay River, almost at the confluence of this river with the Pilcomayo River.

  2. Things to Do in Asuncion, Paraguay: See Tripadvisor's 46,230 traveler reviews and photos of Asuncion tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Asuncion. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  3. Sep 17, 2021 · With a history dating back to the 1530s, Paraguay's capital city is rife with historical sites, long-held communal practices, and museums documenting the mythology and art of the Indigenous Guarani people.

  4. 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.

  5. At its heart, the city is beautiful and simple, with a sprinkling of original colonial and beaux arts buildings, international cuisine, shady plazas and friendly people. Probe a little deeper, however, and you'll see another side: smart suburbs, ritzy shopping malls and fashionable nightclubs.

  6. Feb 3, 2021 · Asunción is a vastly underrated city. One of the oldest settlements in South America, this sprawling metropolis is home to some striking architecture, fascinating museums, colonial gems and a recently upgraded coastal boardwalk.

  7. Paraguay’s capital, over 600 miles from the Atlantic Ocean in the heart of South America, may not have the headline attractions of other metropolises in the region. But what it lacks in mountains, pristine beaches, and architectural masterpieces, it makes up for in historical quirks, hearty gastronomy, a languorous climate, and an ...

  8. The friendly Paraguayan capital, gateway to the grassy Gran Chaco region, has long been a center of music, poetry and the arts, but only in recent years has Asunción been able to escape its long history of dictatorship rule. Sites to visit include Panteon Nacional de los Heroes, Casa de la Independencia and Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Asuncion.

  9. Mar 7, 2024 · A renaissance in how the city is embracing its heritage is palpable: Restaurants are defining the New Paraguayan cuisine, a stylish showroom is putting Indigenous folk art on the map and new...

  10. 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.

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