| Located at the east bank of the rio Paraguay, Asunción is the capital and biggest city of Paraguay. The city is a perfect blend of old and new architectures. Beautiful colonial buildings and just old buildings in the city fascinate historic buffs. Visit the colonial building and museum Casa Viola or stroll around in the Botanical Garden (jardin botanico), former home of the famous Lopez family. Amazing view of the city from the Parque Carlos Antonio Lopez high above Asuncion is really a wonderful experience.
Shopping in Asuncion is fun. Take home exclusive Paraguayan souvenirs from city’s small shops. Find native-made wood pieces, pottery, Paraguayan lace and other specialties from boutiques in the city. Along with shopping, visitors in Asuncion enjoy great food as well. Numerous good restaurants serving wide array of cuisines are located in the city. Many of these hotels have bars where you can try terere, a popular Paraguayan drink made from the leaves of a tea-like plant called the yerba mate. With so many things to see and do, Asuncion is an interesting place to visit. |
