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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.

Museo de Bellas Artes

m2.jpgThe region’s artistic legacy is displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts, which has a collection of paintings and sculpture by both Paraguayan and South American artists. Some of the country’s most important documents are found in the museum’s archive, but the records are geared toward scholarly research rather than tourist perusal.

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