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Snaps in Asuncion

March 30, 2019 | Michael Turtle | 12 Comments

PHOTO ESSAY

Asuncion, Paraguay

If the countries of South America were humans, then poor Paraguay might have a complex.

It would be hard being ignored while your bigger neighbours – Brazil, Argentina and even Bolivia – get all the attention from the foreign tourists.

But that’s the way things have been for Paraguay for a long time and it doesn’t look like anything is going to change anytime soon.

In the capital, Asuncion, there has been very little effort on tourist infrastructure. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to see.

Like any capital, the seat of government brings with it a palace, a parliament, and a collection of patriotic monuments (albeit quite sparse).

In my opinion, it’s not worth spending too much time in Asuncion. There are very few ‘sights’; there is very little ‘culture’; there is hardly any ‘vibe’.

The true wonders of Paraguay are outside the cities in the rural areas with their hospitality and natural beauties.

So, to save you the effort of a trip to Asuncion let me share some of my favourite photos from the city.

Trust me – it’ll be just like you had actually been there.

Photos of Asuncion, Paraguay

Photos of Asuncion, Paraguay

Photos of Asuncion, Paraguay

Photos of Asuncion, Paraguay

Photos of Asuncion, Paraguay

Photos of Asuncion, Paraguay

Photos of Asuncion, Paraguay

Photos of Asuncion, Paraguay

Photos of Asuncion, Paraguay

Photos of Asuncion, Paraguay

>> You can read my free Paraguay Travel Guide here! <<

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  1. Laurence |

    November 23, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Reply

    Love the yellow taxi effect!

    • Michael Turtle |

      November 28, 2012 at 11:58 am

      Reply

      Ha – thanks. I was so excited when I was playing around with it and it actually worked. Normally I don’t bother doing anything fancy with the photos but now I’m going to be addicted! 🙂

  2. D.J. - The World of Deej |

    November 23, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    Reply

    You’re right…Paraguay has never really hit on my travel radar.

    • Michael Turtle |

      November 28, 2012 at 11:58 am

      Reply

      Perhaps one day you’ll have time to give it a go. But there are a lot of other very cool places to explore in South America.

  3. Angela |

    November 24, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Reply

    Great photos, I love the one with the yellow taxis, especially the hammocks hanging in the shops 🙂

    • Michael Turtle |

      November 28, 2012 at 11:59 am

      Reply

      Thanks. There are actually some quite pretty elements to Asuncion, the shopfronts being one of them.

  4. Lydian |

    January 14, 2013 at 9:14 am

    Reply

    Nice to see another traveller visiting and getting to know Paraguay. Although we rushed through it, it did leave an impression on me. Not necessarily for its beauty or kind people, but more for its complex history and the isolated feeling. And yes, agreed, the beautiful spots are definitely outside Asuncion.

    • Michael Turtle |

      January 14, 2013 at 9:20 pm

      Reply

      I’m glad to hear you had a chance to check it out. You’re right about the complex history – although it’s one that not many people know much about. I think the locals are still feeling the effects, in many ways.

  5. Mike Petersen |

    February 18, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    Reply

    All the photographs are quite impressive to look. But i love the two soldiers photograph because there clothing style is pretty interesting. By the way thanks a lot Michael for such a lovely posting.

    • Michael Turtle |

      February 21, 2013 at 1:51 am

      Reply

      Thanks, Mike. I appreciate you stopping by!

  6. YAHAYA SAMUEL BILA |

    June 1, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    Reply

    Write your message here…ALL THE PICTURES A PRETTY GOOD

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