◎ ASUNCION
Asuncion
Paraguay’s capital, Asuncion is an fascinating city to explore.
The historical centre (Centro Historico) has layers of history embedded in the many architectural styles of the facades.
Further from the river are the upmarket areas of Ricoletta and Villa Morra with upmarket hotels, elegant villas and glitzy shopping malls.
Museo Barro
Casa de La Indepencia
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The former Station at Plaza Uruguay is an atmospheric relic of the former railway. Climb onboard an old carriage and read the story of the British engineers brought to facilitate the first railway in South America, sadly no longer in service.
México 145, Asunción, Paraguay
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Indigenous artifacts to contemporary Paraguayan artists, and a superb collection of wooden religious statuary. One of the best museums in Paraguay, a real gem.
Grabadores del Cabichuí 2716 e/ Cañada y Emeterio Miranda. Asunción
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Beautufully displayed religious statuary mainly from the Reductions.
NB. Check opeing times. When I visted the museum was locked, but the guard found the curator, who gave a very interesting short introduction in English.
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This small house in the centre of Asuncion is a significant place, where Paraguay’s independence from Spain was plotted, and achieved famously ‘without a drop of blood being spilt’ on 14th May 1811.
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Museum of the history of Asuncion, and arts centre with a library and temporary displays.
Directly opposite the Palacio Lopez, the cafe has a terrace with stunning views of the palace.
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Museo de Bellas Artes
Small collection with some beautiful paintings and sculpture.
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Pathway running along the banks of the Paraguay River, is great place to stretch your legs, and very near to central Asuncion.
More info on Simon’s Paraguay:
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THINGS TO DO
aSUNCION
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Beautifully restored villa in centro.
Walking distance to the main sites of histrical interest and the Costanera.
Very good buffet breakfast in the stylish café.
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Historically interesting building with gardens, originally the home of Madame Lynch.
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Furished apartments with kitchen very close to Paseo de Galeria shopping centre.
Good choice for longer stays, a choice of studios or one bedroom, on month to month basis.
WHERE TO STAY
ASUNCION HOTELS
PLACES TO EAT
ASUNCION
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Favorite cafe, bakery and small store.
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Stylish Villa Morra cafe / restaurant with great food.
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Thai & Indian food in Villa Morra
PLACES of WORSHIP
ASUNCION
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“ We are an international Anglican congregation with weekly church services in English. You can find us at Avenida España…”