Asuncion

Introduction

Palacio do Gobierno

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Asuncion is the capital and largest city in Paraguay with about 1,3 million people living in the city and 1,8 million in the metropolitan area. It is located in the south central part of the country, near the border with Argentina and it is one of the oldest cities in South America, with people living here since almost 500 years. The city is located on the banks of the Paraguay River which offers a natural beauty to the city with great urban landscapes. Not only does the city function as the administrative capital, it is also the cultural and economical hart of the country. It is a very charming city for travellers and apart from the sights, the city boasts a good tourist infrastructure with hotels and restaurants.

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

• Palacio de los Lopes (Presidential Palace)
• Churches and Cathedral
• Casa de la Independencia

Events and Festivals

Weather

It is hot and humid year round with temperatures averaging almost 30 °C during the day and only just under 20 °C at night. In summer however, temperatures of 40 °C can make walking around almost unbearable. Most of the rain falls in the hotter summer months.

Getting There

By Plane

Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) receives almost every international flight and TAM Mercosur is the main airline. Destinations are mainly to neighbouring countries and include Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Montevideo Santiago de Chile and Cochabamba and Santa Cruz in Bolivia. Aerolíneas Argentinas and Gol fly there to from a few cities in Argentina and Brazil.
Asuncion's local bus line 30-A links the city center with the airport's terminal.

By Train

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Work

Learn

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

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