Walking Tour with a Local in Asuncion "The Mother of Cities"

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Asunción sign in front of the Presidential Palace — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

House of Independence — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Come discover Asunción with a local who loves his Country

Let me take you to discover the capital hidden in the heart of South America

Let's walk the streets together loaded with stories and legends of the Mother of Cities

Asunción the green capital of iberoamerica is waiting for you!

Once you make the reservation I will contact you to coordinate the meeting schedule

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: MathGuiding

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Panteon Nacional de los Heroes

20 min

House of the Virgin of the Assumption and resting place of several of the most important historical figures of Paraguay. It is an excellent place to have an introduction to the modern history of Paraguay
Casa de la Independencia

25 min

In this place the heroes of independence planned the revolution that would give Paraguay its independence from the Spanish Crown.

It is one of the few colonial houses that still remain in Asuncion and gives us a view of what Paraguay was like 200 years ago.
Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion

15 min

The Asunción Cathedral is the most important religious building in the city. Built in the 19th century by the country's first president, it helps us understand the religious spirit of the Paraguayans.
Centro Cultural De La Republica Cabildo

40 min

Former Government House of the country, dating from the 19th century. Today it is a cultural center in which you can appreciate art and the history of where we Paraguayans come from.
Congreso Nacional de la Republica de Paraguay

10 min

Congress is where Paraguayan legislators work. In this place we talk a little about how democracy in Paraguay works
Palacio de Lopez

10 min

The President of the Republic works in this place. In the past this palace was destined to be the house of the second President of Paraguay, Mariscal Lopez. Who was commander of the chief of Paraguay during the devastating War of the Triple Alliance. Remember what Paraguay was like before this war
Manzana de la Rivera

40 min

This block is a collection of old houses today converted into a cultural center where we can appreciate the art and history of the city of Asuncion from its beginnings until today.
Costanera de Asuncion

20 min

This is the avenue that runs along the bay of Asuncion. Here we appreciate a bit the nature of the bay and talk about Asuncion as a port city