Trips to Paraguay

Geographic location: 25º 38 South Latitude and 57º' West longitude
The Bay of Asuncio'n is located to borders of the Paraguay river almost in front of the confluence of this one with the Pilcomayo river, bordering.

Population: 1.668.335 inhabitants (2004)

Gentilicio: asunceno/a

Climate: Subtropical with abundant humidity and precipitations throughout the year.

When to go: He is advisable to travel between May and September: the heat is not exhausting and rains are little frequent. Our Lady Santa Maria of Asuncio'n is the capital of the Republic of Paraguay and the oldest city founded by the Spaniards on South America: the 15 of August of 1537, the day of the Asuncio'n of the Virgin.
The Paraguayan capital conserves its colonial profile, is populated with trees and flowers, cross calm avenues and is adorned with beautiful gardens. Account yet what can offer a modern and cosmopolitan city, and is the main fluvial port and cultural center of the country.


Sites to visit

Palace of Government
Distinguished building of great dimensions. The good taste is reflected in his varied stairs, all of them in the form of spiral. The viewpoints offer excellent panoramic.

District of the Cathedral
He is one of the oldest and main districts of the city of Asuncio'n. It lodges important tourist points:
• Metropolitan cathedral
• National congress: old Town hall of Asuncio'n, today turned into Museum of the Town hall
• House of Independence: the oldest building of the city, example of colonial architecture. In him the Independence of Paraguay was declared.
• Building of Post office
• National pantheon of the Heroes: a small version of You invalidate to Them in Paris. Constructed in 1863 like oratorical of the Virgin of Our Lady of Asuncio'n, in him they are buried the top illustrious personages of Independence.
• Ministry of Outer Relations
• National Bank of Promotion: neoclassic construction and reproduction in smaller scale of the Buckingham Palace of London.
• Uruguayan place

Recova
In this building, one of oldest of the city, is sold great variety of typical articles.

Cultural center Apple of the Creek
Complex of eight representative houses of the Paraguayan architecture of centuries XVIII and XIX. Cultural, recreational center and of reflection. There permanent artistic samples are realized. In house the Viola, oldest of the Apple of the Creek, it is the museum Memory of the City.

Railway station
More than 100 years of history and traditions. The Paraguayan Railroad was one of first of South America and follows in operation. A stroll can be realized in train to enjoy colorful valleys and colorful localities.

Street Palm
More cosmopolitan commercial artery of Asuncio'n. Are articles of varied origin and national crafts. The stores of purchases are of 07:00 to 11:30 and 15:00 to 18:00 hours open, in their majority. The Palma name, comes from one of the symbols of the national shield.

Costanera avenue
Appropriate for a recreational stroll with a view to the bay of Asuncio'n. Sites of refreshment. Place of rest and solaz in hours of the dusk.

Port
At the Port of Asuncio'n cargo vessels and passengers arrive. Following the course of the Paraguay river it is possible to be arrived until the Pantanal.

Museum of the Mud
Important museum of contemporary art. It also includes indigenous art. The name given to this collection of art has to do with the first matter of the creation: the mud. Initially it congregated works realized by ceramists of two localities of the interior of Paraguay: Itá and Tobatí. Later diverse manifestations of the popular art were added, in areas so opposed as religious statures, weaves, furniture, embroiders, images, jewelry and masks.

Botanical garden
At the end of the Artigas Avenue, it is the greatest park of the city. It contains a zoo with exotic species and the Museum of Natural History that exhibits a spectacular variety of insects.

The environs of Asuncio'n
Nothing better than to approach Itauguá to acquire famous the ñandutí and the centers of rest of San Bernardino and Areguá, both located in the Ypacarí Lake.
Towards the west Caacupé is located, the most important religious center of Paraguay and the National Park Ybycuí, where impressive pluvial forests can be seen.