Asunción & Golden Circle

Welcome to Paraguay! At your arrival at Asunción Airport welcome and transfer to your hotel. Departure from your hotel at the indicated time, to take a complete tour of the city of Asunción in a private vehicle with a guide in your language, a city with a picturesque combination of modern and colonial architecture, including the city center and residential areas. We will visit the Independence House, the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Railway Station, visiting the oldest steam locomotive in South America (entrance not included), the National Pantheon of Heroes, where the remains of the greatest heroes lie. of the History of Paraguay, Mariscal López Avenue, also known as the Avenue of the Embassies, ending at the popular La Recova artisan market. After the visit, return to your hotel.

This tour will take you to the city of San Bernardino, wich is located by the famous lake Ypacarai. On our way to San Bernardino we will be visiting the followin cities: Luque: Established in 1636. Unmistakable signs of Luque are the gold and silver craftsmanship, leather and Karanda´y craftsmaship, music and the production of harps and guitars. Aregua: The distinctive landmarks of this pretty colonial towns are its beautiful and calm landscapes. The ko and chorori Hills. Tis craftsmanship in clay and the production of strawberry. Itagua: Establiched in 1728. This city is famous for its “ÑANDUTI” weave, a cobweb like lace (tablecloths, table covers, dresses, etc.) San Bernardino: Is the summer city par excelente Capiata: Its parish church is a jewel of he baroque art of the Franciscans. The Hand carved altar was recently restored.

Today we will explore more about the Golden Circuit. Departing from Asuncion, we will visit the church of Yaguarón, an 18th century Franciscan temple and we will continue towards the Paraguarí mountain ranges. In Paraguarí, a visit to the historical city of Piribebuy, continuing to the Basilica of Caacupé, where the Cathedral of the Patron Saint of all Paraguayans, the Virgen de Caacupé (Virgin of Caacupé). After visiting this beufitul towns we will overnight in Caacupe.

Breakfast and transfer to Asunción. On the way, we can explore more about the Golden Circle. We strongly recommend the visit to South American Football Museam ( Conmebol Museam) in Luque. We can organize also a visit to a luthier. Luque is considered the cradle of lutherie in Paraguay, famous for keeping the traditional, manual construction of string instruments alive. Depending on the interesting of the passengers, we can offer different alternatives on the way. After visits, continue to Asunción, arrival, check in and accommodation.

Transfer from your hotel in Asunción city to Asunción Airport.