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Asuncion Travel Guide
Since its 15th century discovery by the Spaniard Juan de Ayolas, Asuncion the capital of Paraguay and largest city in South America has harbored the reputation of being a haven of lost expeditions. Fortunately, these explorers later became founders of great cities. Named after the Virgin Mary of the Assumption, Asuncion is decked with Spanish-colonial structures in a relaxing metropolitan setting. As the financial capital of Paraguay it also houses its seat of government.
Located along the Paraguay River, Asuncion offers many attractions for the enterprising tourist. The city is surrounded by rocky hills found in Cerro Lambar , which is famous for the blossoming lapacho trees during spring. Parque Independencia and Parque Carlos Antonio López invites tourists for a stroll along lush vegetation and natural scenery that is similar to the leisurely bike rides in Cabará and Tacumbú.
Modern buses or collectivos are a good way to get to the inner city’s colonial churches and historic museums such as the Godoi Museum, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. The National Pantheon of the Heroes houses the crypts of Paraguay’s national heroes.
Old trains provide passengers with a rustic tour of neighboring cities such as Luque and Areguá. Café life brews strongly in the historic Calle Palma, while disco lights and tereré (cold mate tea) fill the nightlife of Manora and Las Carmelitas.
Asuncion’s many scavengers or street-peddlers can be seen throughout the city’s busiest districts. The low-cost of living allows tourists to indulge in chipa, a popular street snack, or a clean room for two at only $10 dollar’s a night.
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