Many don’t understand Asunción and are convinced the city is ugly. Others say it’s dangerous, and some even swear there’s nothing to do there. To the first group, I challenge them to open their eyes, read, and do more research; to the second group, I say I’ve been exploring the city on foot or by bus for seven years without incident; and to the third group, I suggest they visit the cultural events section of the website, where they’ll find all the cultural events in the capital, which are numerous.
Human beings are prone to categorization, and it’s extremely easy to fall into the trap of believing that Paraguay’s capital is ugly. However, if you don’t like to stay on the surface of things, if you’re the kind of person who asks why, you’ll soon realize that this city must have done something right to:
– Be the mother of cities like Buenos Aires.
– Have 80% of its population still speaking Guaraní.
– Possess an overwhelming cultural richness.
Now you have two options: either you continue to complain to the world that you don’t like this city and this country, or you discover its charms: few tourists, picture-perfect landscapes practically all to yourself, enjoying freedom in a way different from where you came from, meeting the locals and experiencing their warmth, and letting time pass differently, to the rhythm of a round of tereré.
One thing that is certain is that Paraguay is a difficult destination for tourists due to a lack of information. Therefore, if you’d like me to take you on a tour of Asunción (or certain places in Paraguay), you just have to choose the type of route you want:
Route through downtown Asunción
Route through San Jerónimo
Route of the Churches
Route through Mercado 4
Route of the Dictatorship
Route along the Costanera (riverfront)
Shopping Route
Route through the Carmelitas neighborhood
History, urban planning, architecture, notable figures, and everything you need to understand this city. Just contact us to check availability and let’s go!
