Explore Paraguay’s Capital: Asuncion, Asuncion, Paraguay

When planning a trip to Paraguay, the best place to begin is its capital city, Asuncion, where you can experience its rich history and culture. Paraguay is unique in South America because the indigenous Guarani people retained their pre-colonial culture and language. While most other countries are primarily Spanish speaking, Paraguay is 90% bilungual; Guarani and Spanish. This distinction will be felt and heard as soon as you set foot in Asuncion, making it a great starting point for visitors. Below, we’ll take you to the top spots the city has to offer.

Being situated in the centre of South America doesn’t mean that landlocked Asuncion is without a waterfront. The large Paraguay River provided Spanish conquerors with the ideal location to establish their new South American port city. The importance of the river, though, goes back before the Spanish arrived. The indigenous Guarani people occupied the land between the Paraguay and Parana Rivers for hundreds of years. These large rivers provided food, transportation and trade. The Guarani were semi-nomadic, but established small, mobile villages along the banks, including the Paraguay River, the future location of Asuncion. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).