Top Things to do in Asuncion
Top 6 Sightseeing Tours in Asuncion, Paraguay
The "Mother of Cities" was founded in 1537, and declared independence from Spain in 1811. The charming historic section can be explored on foot. The friendly Paraguayan capital, gateway to the grassy Gran Chaco region, has long been a center of music, poetry and the arts, but only in recent years has Asunción been able to escape its long history of dictatorship rule. Sites to visit include Panteon Nacional de los Heroes, Casa de la Independencia and Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Asuncion.
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1. Private Tour: Asuncion at Night with Dinner Show
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A 6-hour evening package designed for people with little time during your stay in Asuncion. Tour the capital of Paraguay at night then be whisked away to a typical restaurant where you will enjoy dinner accompanied by a live show.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Dinner and show
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities (recommended, approximately $10.00 USD)
2. Asunción Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.
Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included), Optional activity costs
3. City Tour Asunción
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4.8 based on 4 reviews
Our City Tour brings you the history of Paraguay´s Capital and its main sites close. You will learn about the foundation in 1537, the Independence in 1811, heyday under President López and today´s situation. Asunción is one of the oldest cities in South America, for this reason it is known as "the Mother of Cities". From here the colonial expeditions departed to found other cities. Furthermore, you visit the Casa de la Independencia, the Cathedral, the National Pantheon and a panoramic view from the Mercado Pettirossi (typical South American Market)
Inclusions: Private local guide, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Cruise not included
Reviewed By Siobhan O
To say this tour was disappointing is an understatement It started at hour late We weren’t back in our hotel until 6:30pm (the guide had already left us - with the driver who spoke no English) All day it was obvious neither the guide or driver were confident of the tour not to mention the route! Relying on google maps for majority of the day We saw churches we ‘passed by’ villages rather than visiting them We saw jewellery in a shop window! Not worth the time or the money! Disappointed!
4. Private Asunción City Sightseeing Tour
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4.4 based on 13 reviews
Discover Asunción, the capital of Paraguay. Asunción is one of the oldest cities in South America and is known as "Mother of Cities". You'll visit the house where the Independence got proclaimed "Casa de la Independencia", the Catedral and the train station, one of the oldest in South America. Other attractions on the itinerary include the National Pantheon of Heroes and oratory of the Virgin Our Lady Saint Mary of the Asunción. Also you will visit the new business center boasting modern banks, shops and offices.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By mildersa_ll2020
Punta del Este is a worldwide recognized tourist destination. The uruguayan city is surrounded by beaches and has a wide hotel capacity, it stands as one of the most chosen tourist destinations in the summer in the southern cone. The peninsula stands out for having two beaches, one of the Rio de la Plata and the other of the Atlantic Sea. The locals are very friendly and there is a wide range of activities, a casino on Gorlero Avenue, a large number of restaurants where you can taste the famous Uruguayan goat. its beaches are beautiful and its people too.
5. Asunción City Market Tour
Join this 3-hour tour and explore the central market of the city with us! The city market is one of the most interesting places of Asunción. Asunción might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think about shopping, but this colonial metropolis on Paraguay’s southeastern edge is the perfect place to pick up some wallet-friendly souvenirs. * Mercado Cuatro - Asunción’s largest and busiest open-air bazaar. Nestled in a peaceful residential area, the colors and scents of this market explode onto the streets each morning. The tangled network of vibrant stalls offers curious travelers everything from knock-off electronics to knobbly fruit and veg picked from the local fields.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
6. Asuncion Birding Tour
Discover birds and enjoy nature without leaving Asunción The Botanical Gardens contain one of the few remaining tracts of native forest in Asuncion. From its trails, you can see colourful birds such as Plush-crested Jay, Pale-crested Woodpecker, Hooded Tanager, Tropical Parula and three species of Warbler. It's also a good place to find troops of Brown Capuchin, which are quite confident in the presence of humans.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Binoculars are available for rent (please request before day tour)
Reviewed By 168davisk
We were lucky to get a whirlwind 3-day humid- and dry-Chaco environments tour with Nico and Rebecca at the end of January, 2020. What an extraordinary weekend! I came away with new respect for these amazing and rapidly disappearing ecosystems. It is important to understand that this is an area with extremely limited tourist facilities — limited camping, hotels, grocery stores, paved roads, public land and signage. But it has ample wildlife, heat, mosquitoes, dust and potholes. Our amazing guides made it easy to overlook the challenges and focus on the amazing wildlife. Rebecca and Nicole are passionate about this area and the animals in it, and seem to know the Latin, English and Spanish names for every one of them, as well as their behaviors. Unforgettable! On the practical side of things, Nico and Rebecca were very thoughtful about bio-breaks. They were attune to the desires of each of us. Their English was excellent, and, better yet, they were patient with my efforts at Spanish.
