Walking tour of Asuncion Old Town

Walking tour of Asuncion Old Town

On a recent visit to Asuncion I took a walking tour of the Old Town. The most historic district of the city. Here are to be found, within walking distance of each other a number of fine buildings and a collection of museums. It is a natural first stop for any tourists...
Museum Dr Andres Barbero, Asuncion

Museum Dr Andres Barbero, Asuncion

The Museum Dr Andres Barbero is a real hidden gem. It contains the largest collection of ethnographic and archaeological material relating to the ancient and indigenous peoples of Paraguay. A must for anyone interested in the history of cultures. The museum was...
Travelling by boat across Asuncion Bay

Travelling by boat across Asuncion Bay

Travelling by boat in the waters across Asuncion Bay is an experience that it is easy to miss out on. There are few if any tourist boats making the trip and so it not generally highlighted as an opportunity in Asuncion. However for the independently minded it is...
Amatista del Sur, Geological museum, Piribebuy

Amatista del Sur, Geological museum, Piribebuy

Amatista del Sur is a recent addition to the attractions of Piribebuy. One more reason to visit this pleasant town. It is a museum dedicated to minerals and fossils. The core of the collection records the rocks of Paraguay. Additional items will expand the museum to...