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It is the home of the national government, principal port, and the chief industrial, political, economic and cultural center of Paraguay. Asunción ranks as one of the cheapest cities in the world for foreign visitors, and the third-safest capital in Latin America, behind Buenos Aires and Santiago, according to InSight Crime. [14] [15]
Asunción is the principal distributing centre of the most densely populated region of Paraguay. Cotton, sugarcane, corn (maize), tobacco, fruit, and cattle products from the rich agricultural and pastoral hinterland are processed in and around the capital.
Asunción is a vastly underrated city. One of the oldest settlements in South America, this sprawling metropolis is home to some striking architecture, fascinating museums, colonial gems and a recently upgraded coastal boardwalk.
It's hard to get your head around Asunción. At its heart, the city is beautiful and simple, with a sprinkling of original colonial and beaux arts buildings, international cuisine, shady plazas and friendly people.
The friendly Paraguayan capital, gateway to the grassy Gran Chaco region, has long been a center of music, poetry and the arts, but only in recent years has Asunción been able to escape its long history of dictatorship rule.
Humid, subtropical Asunción has two states: warm and sweltering. Temperatures usually hover above 86 degrees Fahrenheit from October through to April, which is also wet season, with regular afternoon downpours easing the stickiness somewhat.
Learn more about the history of Asunción, a city with an indigenous heritage and European influence nicknamed "the mother of cities."
Asunción (full name: Nuestra Señora Santa María de la Asunción), a city of 512,112 (1,858,000 in its metropolitan area), is the capital of Paraguay, home of the national government, principal port, and chief industrial and cultural center of the country. It dominates social, cultural, and economic trends in the nation.
Asunción has lively soccer games, tons of museums, and historic palaces. Discover the top things to do during your trip there with our guide to the best sights and attractions.
Museo del Barro | If there is only one museum you should visit in Asuncion, head to Museo del Barro on an outskirt of the city, where you can learn more about Paraguayan complicated history, about the indigenous culture and see many historical artifacts. All descriptions are in Spanish, but you can use a mobile app for translation. This is a budget-friendly activity because the entrance is ...