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Asuncion Travel Guide

Asunción is one of the oldest cities in South America, it is for this reason that it is known as "Mother of Cities". Since the location is right next to the Paraguay River the city offers beautiful landscapes and spreads out on gentle hills in a pattern of rectangular blocks.

About Asuncion

Asuncion covers an area of 45.2 sq. miles (117 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 1.8 million people being the capital and the bigest city in Paraguay. It is the home of the national government, principal port, and cultural centre of the country.

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cabildo.jpgAsuncion has got 470 years since it was founded, so you will find plenty of historic sites and interesting buildings if you decide to wander around its pictoresque streets. You will be better off if you have a printed map in your pocket because it is easy to get lost when you are looking and admiring diversity. Yes, that is what you will find in Asuncion. Old and new, rich and poor, colourful and grey, stylish and ugly. Enjoy!

  • Address: Around Palma and Asuncion’s Bay
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