The steam trains of Paraguay

The steam trains of Paraguay

Paraguay was one of the very first nations in the Americas to begin building a rail network. Plans for a rail network were first drawn up in 1856. The first few kilometres of track was then subsequently opened in late 1861. After this the track was slowly extended...
The Cabildo and the Cultural Museum

The Cabildo and the Cultural Museum

The Cabildo or Town Council Building is located at the heart of the historic center of Asuncion. The building occupies one side of the Plaza da la Independencia. Other building also located on the Plaza de la Independencia are the Cathedral and Parliament. The Cabildo...
Government Palace or Palacio de Gobierno, Asuncion

Government Palace or Palacio de Gobierno, Asuncion

Government Palace or Palacio de Gobierno is located in the historic center of Asuncion. It remains a functioning government building being both the seat of government and the official office of the president. It is a large graceful Neo Classical building built in the...
The Cathedral of Asuncion

The Cathedral of Asuncion

The Cathedral of Asuncion is located in the historic center of Asuncion. It has given its name to the district of La Catedral in which it sits. The full official title of the cathedral is the Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. Catedral Metropolitana...
Panteon de los Heroes, Asuncion

Panteon de los Heroes, Asuncion

Standing in the center of the historic old town of Asuncion is the Panteon de los Heroes. It is one of the principle sights of Asuncion and so belongs on all visitors list of places to visit. The Panteon de los Heroes is located on Calle Palma Asucions principal...
Jesuits in Paraguay

Jesuits in Paraguay

The ruins of the Jesuit settlements of Trinidad and Jesus are Paraguays World Heritage Site. Deservedly so and belong very high on every tourists agenda. There were eight Jesuits settlements in Paraguay. Of these the best preserved and easiest reached are the Missions...