.... Taxi services were quite good too, but be careful they don't rip you off, we did experience threatening behaviour a couple of times in cabs we flagged down.
In Asuncion itself don't miss visiting the government buildings and the palace - you can't miss them they are the wealthiest looking buildings in the city!
Also go to Mercado 4 the market - very smelly, but amazing, very south american. Another interesting visit is to the Botanical gardens which are just like a big park, but inside is the Natural History museum which is a must if you aren't sqeamish! The museum consists of 4 rooms of stuffed animals and jars of pickled animals and animal parts uugggh. Beware of the toilets in the Botanical gardens as they really pong!
If you want western shopping in Asuncion visit Shopping del Sol where there's a Burger King, Benneton and other big...
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Advantages: Bargains Galore Disadvantages: A little dull
...ridiculously cheap.
An interesting feature of the main square is the Palace (incidentally, backing onto the slums by the river!). Paraguay, like many South American countries, was subject to a dictatorship until recently. Apparently you were not allowed to look at the palace or you would be shot! Fortunately these days the regime is more relaxed following recent coups and you will find the city to be fairly laid back.
Some of the reasons for visiting are a little weak - certainly I can't vouch for the nightlife as I didn't have time to sample it - but Asuncion is worth a short visit. I wouldn't stay too long though, the long term entertainment prospects are limited.
I've said a daily budget of 5 - 10 GBP - this is not including accommodation - probably add another 5 - 10 GBP if so....
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I stayed at this hotel about 5 years ago and it had recently been refurbished. It is tucked away down a side road but that meant that it was quiet and peaceful. The rooms were large, clean and very nicely decorated with two double beds, good air... more
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