4 days in Asuncion Itinerary

Paraguay's capital and economic center, Asuncion ranks among the youngest cities on the continent, with more than half of its residents under 30 years of age.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Gran Hotel del Paraguay and Museo de la Estacion Central del Ferrocarril Carlos Antonio Lopez. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Casa de la Independencia and El Congreso Nacional - Ex Palacio Legislativo. Get out of town with these interesting Asuncion side-trips: Aregua (Playa De Aregua & Castillo Carlota Palmerola). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Museo del Barro, get outside with Parque Nu Guasu, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion, and get a sense of history and politics at Palacio de López.

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In October, daily temperatures in Asuncion can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.