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Asunción with history: a tour that will take you back in time

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Duration: 2 hours
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Carlos
Registered on 6 October 2025
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Visual artist, teacher, and historian specializing in architectural and military history. He has organized cultural tours in Asunción and the surrounding countryside since 2002. He is the author of nine history books and numerous articles on Paraguayan and world history, published nationally and internationally. He is a member of the Paraguayan Academy of History, the Mandu'ará Cultural Association, the Brazilian Academy of Military History, and the Board of Historians of the Province of Corrientes, Argentina.
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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Asunción with history: a tour that will take you back in time

Discover Asunción beyond the typical postcards on a unique tour led by a passionate historian who turns each street into a living story. It's not just a stroll: it's an immersive experience that will take you to the heart of the Paraguayan capital, reliving its colonial past, learning anecdotes about its heroes, urban secrets, and interesting facts that few locals know.

The tour begins at Plaza Uruguaya , a key point in the city's modern history, and continues along the emblematic Palma Street and Mcal. Estigarribia , a historic and commercial hub with its iconic architecture. We continue to Calle Colón , where colonial Asunción comes alive with fascinating stories. For those who want to extend the experience, we offer an extension to APAL and the Four Squares (O'Leary, Héroes, Democracia y Libertad), where history and everyday life intertwine.

📍 Duration: 1h 40min | Distance: 16 blocks
📍 Available: in day or night mode
📍 Ends at: Liberty Square, the symbolic heart of the city

✨ Why choose this tour? Because it combines history, culture, and entertainment in a single tour, with an expert guide who transforms facts into memorable stories. Ideal for your first time in Asunción or to rediscover it with a fresh perspective.

Limited seating . Reserve your spot now and experience the hidden magic of Paraguay's capital like never before!


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Plaza Uruguaya, 25 De Mayo & Estrella, Asunción 001101, Paraguay
I'll be at Plaza Uruguaya with a blue umbrella.
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Outside visit
Plaza Uruguaya
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Outside visit
Avda. Colón
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Outside visit
Plaza Juan E. O'Leary
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Asunción with history: a tour that will take you back in time
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