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More to see in Asuncion
After exploring the beautiful historic streets of Asuncion, be sure to get acquainted with the local natural attractions. The city offers many picturesque parks and gardens, a beautiful promenade, and many other attractive places to go for a walk. Some untouched natural areas have been preserved just outside the city. Here you can also visit old historic farms. There are farms available for visiting in the small neighboring town of Nueva Italia, which was founded during the colonial times. Like many years ago, locals are engaged in breeding cows and horses. You'll have the opportunity to see domestic animals grazing in spacious meadows. The farms often organize tastings of the best products. Here you can visit excellent restaurants serving rustic cuisine. If you are a sports fan, don't miss the opportunity to visit Paraguay's main stadium, Defensores del Chaco. It is here that the most important matches of the national football team take place. The stadium is more than just a sports center for the townspeople. The stadium has gone through a series of major renovations since 1917 when it was built. These days, the arena hosts the most important sports matches and often serves as a stage for music festivals and shows. Besides picturesque parks, Asuncion is famous for its abundance of casinos. Fans of games of chance will certainly have a lot of fun here. Guarani casino is popular with people of all ages. Its guests will have access to a huge selection of slot machines … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Asuncion

Asuncion for children - what to visit

Now the area of the zoological garden is more than 110 hectares, and there isn't enough time in the day to explore all its attractions. Over 70 animal species, including quite rare ones, are presented in the zoo. Its visitors can meet armadillos, sloths, monkeys, and many other exotic animals. Also, the zoological garden has several artificial reservoirs in which turtles and water birds live. One of the most … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

In search of memorable gifts, go to the handicraft market located in Plaza de los Heroes. Pay special attention to attractively priced leather goods presented here. The market offers a large selection of ceramics, and all kinds of wood crafts are among the best affordable souvenirs available for customers. If you're looking for some original folk crafts, handmade lace is the best choice. Ladies will also like … Open

Attractions and active leisure

If you like dancing and modern music, the Coyote Club would be a great place to go at night. It features an incredibly colorful design and one of the largest dance floors in town. Noisy parties and fire shows with the participation of famous musicians and DJs are regularly organized in the club. A broad selection of signature cocktails and snacks will be a nice addition to all this fun. Sequence nightclub is no … Open

Cultural excursion through Asuncion - things to see

Among Asunción's architectural attractions, it is worth noting the building of the main state university, Universidad Nacional de Asunción. It was founded in 1889 and is still considered the most prestigious educational institution in Latin America. Many prominent figures in politics and culture studied at this university, including several Paraguayan presidents. The university building itself a vivid … Open

Asuncion sightseeing

The history of Asuncion started on August 15, 1537. By the way, this date marks not only the foundation of the city but the birth of the country in general. Spanish conquistadors were exploring the mainland and decided to build a fort here. Slowly, the fort turned into the city of Asuncion that we know now. Since that time, the city has played an important role in the history of the country many times. The 19th … Open

Top sigths of Paraguay

The oldest data on record states that Guarani tribes inhabited the territory of modern Paraguay until the 16th century. Agriculture was their main occupation. Smaller territories belonged to other tribes, namely, Mokovi, Toba, and Matako that were mostly involved in hunting and fishing. First European colonizers stepped onto the territory of modern Paraguay in 1525. Spanish colonizers founded the first settlement in this region in 1537. They called this town Asuncion. Colonizers also brought Christian culture and religion to the continent. … Open

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