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- South America
- Paraguay
- Asunción
Asunción
Although Asunción lacks traditional tourist attractions like
distinctive geographical landmarks, sandy beaches, or significant
monuments, it has its own kind of charm for those on holiday in
Paraguay. The downtown area is as dirty and dilapidated as you
might expect of a former South American police state, with peeling
colonial and beaux-arts buildings dotted with interesting museums
and a few scattered monuments, and chaotic traffic belching exhaust
on crowded streets.
Yet Asunción has a lively spirit, and though its suburbs lack
the old-world colonial look of the downtown area, they boast
shopping malls, good restaurants, and lively nightlife, especially
in the northeast towards Villa Morra.
Sightseeing in Asunción is pleasantly accomplished on a sunny
day with a walking tour of the downtown area; key sights include
the Versailles-style Palacio de Gobierno the National Cathedral,
the Casa Viola museum and the Botanical Gardens. The Mercado Quatro
is a whole neighbourhood of market space, and is a great place to
buy souvenirs in Asunción.
The political, cultural, and economic heart of Paraguay,
Asunción is worth a visit of several days. It also makes a great
base for excursions to Ciudad del Este and Iguazu Falls, which is
located only 201 miles (324km) away on the border of Argentina and
Brazil.
Information & Facts
Language
Both Spanish and indigenous Guarani are official
languages. English is rarely heard or understood.
Money
The currency of Paraguay is the Guarani (PYG). United States
dollars are also widely accepted. Visitors are advised to use banks
or official Bureaux de Change for exchanging money rather than
street exchange kiosks because there are many counterfeit notes in
circulation. Travellers cheques are more easily exchanged with
proof of purchase receipts. Credit cards are not widely accepted,
but some hotels and touristic restaurants take MasterCard, Visa and
American Express. There are numerous ATMs in urban centres, which
take Cirrus, Maestro and Visa cards, but visitors who use them are
advised to be cautious and vigilant because of the risk of crime.
Banks are open on weekdays only between 7.30am and 11am.
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