Things to do in

Asunción

Discover Asunción with a expert guide who loves his country and is eager to share its stories and legends. This tour will take you to the heart of Paraguay's capital, where you'll explore the Panteón Nacional de los Héroes, Casa de la Independencia, and other historic landmarks. Learn about Paraguay's journey to independence, its rich cultural heritage, and the modern history that shapes this vibrant city. Enjoy an unforgetable experience, perfect for those who want an in-depth and tailored exploration of Asunción's most iconic sites.

Asuncion can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private, customized tour. Your guide contacts you beforehand to get a feel for your interests and tastes to ensure that you only visit the places you are interested in. As you explore the city, your guide shares insights into local life forming a clearer picture of Asuncion's culture. - Private tour for just you and your group - Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality - Get a deeper insight into Asuncion life than possible alone - See Asuncion through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems Choose from 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8-hour tour options.

Enjoy this private tour throughout the cities of Paraguay with an English-speaking guide. The tour guide will give a brief history of the local customs and current events throughout both Luque and Aregua. Enjoy round-trip transportation, along with visiting the areas of your choice in each city. Begin your day with a pickup from your central Asuncion hotel. After boarding the vehicle, head to your destination, Luque, the home of the harp. Luque was temporarily the capital of Paraguay in 1868 during the Paraguayan War before relocation to San Estanislao. Upon your arrival, start the tour by driving past the South American Football Museum. As you cruise by, you will also notice the Bourbon Conmebol Asunción Convention Hotel. Once you have finished in Lugue, make your way to the city of Aregua, the home of Paraguay's world famous pottery. See all the local pottery shops and pottery making. View Lake Ypacarai at a panoramic angel from the church of Aregua. Next, stop by the lakefront where you will witness the impressive landscape of rolling hills and distinctive rock formations. Afterwards, walk the streets and observe the local pottery shops with your guide before heading back to your Asuncion accommodations.

Visit the city of Encarnacion on the border of Paraguay and Argentine. From time to time Paraguay experiences internet disconnections so sending us a message early is best. The famous border city is home of the famous costanera, known to be one of the longest sidewalk areas running along the Parana river that divides Paraguay from Argentina. La Costanera on the Paraguay side faces the Argentine city of Posadas. While in Encarnacion we will visit the museum of the Sacred Arts located at the Catholic University of Paraguay. The museum exhibits a collection of artifacts from the 17th and 18th centuries of the jesuit priests and the Guarani Indians. This history was made famous in the movie 'The Mission'. After the museum we will go to the costanera where we will find a location to eat. Guests will have the option of where to stay in Encarnacion for the night, and whether to stay in inexpensive or luxury accomodations for the night. The next day it is off to see the Jesuit Ruins in Trinidad about an hours drive from Encarnacion and then head back to Asuncion and each tourists hotel. Pickup at the hotel at 8 am and travel to the city of 'Encarnacion'. Arriving at Encarnacion at 2 pm. Visiting the museum till 5pm or later. After the museum we can take a walkin tour to the costanera and stop at local restaurants to get a bite to eat. Please note that Encarnacion is a large metropolitan area and large numbers of people from many different towns are there so please stay close to the group and be alert because it is an extremely busy place. Afterwards it is off to the hotel or hostel depending on the tourists choices. The next day after breakfast it is off to the Jesuit Ruins in the city of Trinidad. The group returns to asuncion by 10pm or later depending on when the group wants to leave the Jesuit Ruins.

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel to escort you to the starting point of the tour. From time to time Paraguay experiences internet disconnections so sending us a message early is best. A brief history of Paraguay will be provided as you visit the historical sites of the city. You will visit important monuments such as the National Pantheon of Heroes, where most of the figures of Paraguay’s history are entombed, the Plaza del Marzo Paraguayo, which commemorates the protest movement against the dictatorship of Alfredo Stroessner, the statue of Juan de Salazar who founded the city of Asuncion in 1537 and others. You will also see historic buildings such as the Cabildo, the former senate building which is now a museum, the Parliament and the Palacio de los Lopez, as well as the Casa de la Independencia, where Paraguayan independence was planned. The tour will end with a drop off at your hotel.