Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Attractions and Activities: Panteon Nacional de los Heroes (Free entry) House of the Virgin of the Assumption and resting place of several of the most important historical figures of Paraguay. It is an excellent place to have an introduction to the modern history of Paraguay 20 min(s)Attractions and Activities: Casa de la Independencia (Free entry) In this place the heroes of independence planned the revolution that would give Paraguay its independence from the Spanish Crown. It is one of the few colonial houses that still remain in Asuncion and gives us a view of what Paraguay was like 200 years ago. 25 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Free entry) The Asunción Cathedral is the most important religious building in the city. Built in the 19th century by the country's first president, it helps us understand the religious spirit of the Paraguayans. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Cultural Center of the Republic (Free entry) Former Government House of the country, dating from the 19th century. Today it is a cultural center in which you can appreciate art and the history of where we Paraguayans come from. 40 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Congreso Nacional de la Republica de Paraguay (Free entry) Congress is where Paraguayan legislators work. In this place we talk a little about how democracy in Paraguay works 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno) (Free entry) The President of the Republic works in this place. In the past this palace was destined to be the house of the second President of Paraguay, Mariscal Lopez. Who was commander of the chief of Paraguay during the devastating War of the Triple Alliance. Remember what Paraguay was like before this war 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Manzana de la Rivera (Free entry) This block is a collection of old houses today converted into a cultural center where we can appreciate the art and history of the city of Asuncion from its beginnings until today. 40 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Costanera Norte (Free entry) This is the avenue that runs along the bay of Asuncion. Here we appreciate a bit the nature of the bay and talk about Asuncion as a port city 20 min(s)
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