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Asunción (English: / ɑː ˌ s uː n s i ˈ oʊ n, ˌ ɑː s uː n ˈ s j oʊ n /, [3] [4] [5] Spanish:) 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. The Paraguay River and the Bay of Asunción in the northwest ...
Sep 12, 2024 · Asunción is the principal distributing centre of the most densely populated region of Paraguay. Cotton, sugarcane, corn (maize), tobacco, fruit, and cattle products from the rich agricultural and pastoral hinterland are processed in and around the capital.
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Things to Do in Asuncion, Paraguay: See Tripadvisor's 46,376 traveler reviews and photos of Asuncion tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in Asuncion. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- Panteón de los Héroes. Asunción's most instantly recognizable building, the imposing Panteón de los Héroes protects the remains of Mariscal Francisco Solano López and other key…
- Casa de la Independencia. The Casa de la Independencia dates from 1772 and is where Paraguay became the first country on the continent to declare its independence in 1811.
- Museo del Barro. Everyone's favorite, Museo del Barro displays everything from modern paintings to pre-Columbian and indigenous crafts, to political caricatures of…
- Jardín Botánico. From the center, Av Artigas runs approximately 6km to the Jardín Botánico. The former estate of the ruling López dynasty, it now houses the city zoo, a…
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 tours...
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Apr 10, 2017 · 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.
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.
