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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 /, 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 separate the city ...
Mar 26, 2024 · Asuncion, city and capital of Paraguay, occupying a promontory and descending to the Paraguay River near its confluence with the Pilcomayo. It lies 175 feet above sea level. As the seat of the national government and of the archbishop of Paraguay, it dominates social, cultural, and economic trends in the country.
Mar 7, 2024 · 36 Hours in Asunción, Paraguay. Laurence Blair, a journalist, has been drawn back to Asunción time and again since 2015, and moved there for good in 2021. Paraguay’s hot, humid capital doesn ...
Sep 17, 2021 · The Top 12 Things to Do in Asunción, Paraguay. Asunción has lively soccer games, tons of museums, and historic palaces. Discover the top things to do during your trip there with our guide to the best sights and attractions.
Paraguay, South America. It's hard to get your head around Asunción. 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 ...
Feb 3, 2021 · Asunción across El Río Paraguay | © Aranha / Pixabay. Georgia Mizen 03 February 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.
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. However, the number of visitors is on the rise and those who visit the Paraguayan capital will discover an authentic Latin American city ...
