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...
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...
Costing a visit to Asuncion

Costing a visit to Asuncion

Paraguay is not an expensive country to visit. The cost of many items is noticeably lower than elsewhere. Asuncion being the capital and the largest city is more expensive than places in the countryside where costs drop off considerably. Even here however prices are...
Central bus terminal, Asuncion, Paraguay

Central bus terminal, Asuncion, Paraguay

Anyone arriving in Asuncion by bus of coach will more than likely find themselves at the Asuncion bus terminal. The terminal itself is located on the southern edge of Asuncion. From there almost all points across the country can be accessed. In addition being the...
Travelling around Paraguay by bus

Travelling around Paraguay by bus

Paraguay has a cheap, efficient and extensive bus network. It is possible to reach almost anywhere in the country by public transport. The buses travelling around Paraguay can be broken down into three types. Firstly local, then long distance and finally city buses....