Asunción is definitely a well worth visiting place. Its people, landscapes, crafts and interesting history are some of its main attractions. Even the air that can be breath in here is believed to be magical.

Among its distinctive features, typical balconies in building's facades are the witnesses that still remain from former times and histories.

And there is much more. The varied architecture gives the city a cosmopolitan aspect as well. From modern and contemporary buildings to old houses built during previous centuries, everything converges in this city with fifty six thousand inhabitants.

Towards the city centre, public buildings, banks, shops, hawkers selling anything under the sun, theatres, pubs, art galleries and cultural centers can be found among other attractions.

If you are looking for a tour through history this is the ideal place. We will hugely enjoy ourselves in this interesting train ride and at the same name learn more about Asuncion's history.

This train has been traveling along traditions, changes and renovations for more than a hundred years now. The Paraguayan was one of the first trains that appeared in South America and still runs today.

Travelling by the Carlos Antonio López Train it is possible to enjoy from large and green valleys and hills to small picturesque towns, which make of this a memorable experience. We will discover places that otherwise would remain unknown to us.

It consists of a group of old steam railway engines commanding wagons that run linking the main tourist spots of the area and are part of the national architectural heritage.

This well known area is the one that best represents the diverse and typical constructions of the XVIII and XIX centuries.

This complex, consisting of eight houses, makes up Asuncion's main square and works as an important cultural centre as well.

Therefore, a variety of cultural events and art exhibitions are held here regularly, which can be enjoyed by tourists and visitors.

In addition, the Museo Memoria de la Ciudad (the City's Memory Museum) is located in one of the houses, the casa Viola.

Originally built as a chapel, this building was commissioned by president Francisco Solano López in 1863 who dedicated it to the virgin Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, patron saint of the city.

The building was finally inaugurated in 1936 as a piece of work aimed to honor the virgin and Mariscala and its army.

The chapel contains the tombs of Mariscal López and other heroes of national history and since then it is known as the National Pantheon of Heroes.

Located between Independencia Nacional and Coronel Bogado, this symbol of the Paraguayan religious history challenges the deep changes and ruptures that have occurred throughout the years.

Although it was initially very similar to the gothic churches that can be found in Spain, Asuncion's cathedral was remodeled and underwent considerable modifications.

This monument began to be built in the XIV century, in the place where Asuncion's most ancient monument, Christ's Chapel or Crypt stood and it was almost completely destroyed in a big fire that broke out in 1914.

Nowadays, the Mausoleum of Menendez Pelayo (made by Victorio Macho) can be enjoyed here and facing the cathedral stands a monument to the first governor of the Rio de la Plata, Domingo Martinez de Irala.

Another well worth visiting attraction in Asuncion is the Botanical Garden together with the Zoo. A broad range of animal species can be found here, from the area and from other interesting places.

Moreover, visitors can have access to any of the three museums that work here, namely the "Indigenista" Museum, the Historic Museum and the Museum of Natural History.

This large forest, which is regarded as the city's green lung, is also an important entertainment and learning centre. Finally, a private golf club works in this area as well.

According to important historians, it was in the Independence House of Asunción where the successful revolution of May 1811 broke out.

By then, this house, built in 1772, was property of the Sáenz brothers, who decided that it could be used as a meeting place to develop strategies against the Spanish.

In 1961, such house was remodeled and began to work as a place of conservation and exhibition of relics, documents and objects that survived revolution.

Located between Independencia Nacional and Coronel Bogado, this symbol of the Paraguayan religious history challenges the deep changes and ruptures that have occurred throughout the years.

Although it was initially very similar to the gothic churches that can be found in Spain, Asuncion's cathedral was remodeled and underwent considerable modifications.

This monument began to be built in the XIV century, in the place where Asuncion's most ancient monument, Christ's Chapel or Crypt stood and it was almost completely destroyed in a big fire that broke out in 1914.

Nowadays, the Mausoleum of Menendez Pelayo (made by Victorio Macho) can be enjoyed here and facing the cathedral stands a monument to the first governor of the Rio de la Plata, Domingo Martínez de Irala.