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Asuncion

Paraguay · Asunción

Asuncion is the capital and the largest city of Paraguay. The city lies on the eastern bank of the Paraguay River, immediately north northeast of the confluence where it is joined by the Pilcomayo River. The Paraguay River separates Asuncion from the Occidental Region of Paraguay to the northwest, and from Argentina to the southwest. The eastern part of the city is surrounded by the Central Department.

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Things to do in Asuncion

Full day Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour · 11 h · from $250 · 4.8/5 (17 reviews)
Iguazu Falls Tour Brazilian side from Asunción · 12 h · from $780 · 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
Walking Tour with a Local in Asuncion "The Mother of Cities" · 4 h · from $35 · 4.9/5 (118 reviews)
Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour from Asunción · 7 h · from $200 · 4.8/5 (78 reviews)
Asuncion Highlights Walking Tour with a Guide · 3 h · from $28.22 · 4.6/5 (14 reviews)
Birding and Nature Chaco Tour · 5 h · from $160 · 4.9/5 (63 reviews)

All experiences in Asuncion

Weather by month in Asuncion

Month	High	Low	Rain
Jan	41.6°C	13.7°C	126 mm
Feb	41.6°C	12.5°C	139 mm
Mar	41.6°C	8.6°C	135 mm
Apr	38.7°C	5.5°C	149 mm
May	35.6°C	0.7°C	143 mm
Jun	32.2°C	-1.2°C	74 mm
Jul	32.5°C	-1.6°C	63 mm
Aug	37.3°C	-0.4°C	38 mm
Sep	41°C	2.5°C	73 mm
Oct	42.8°C	9.5°C	163 mm
Nov	41.5°C	9.2°C	191 mm
Dec	41.5°C	10.3°C	179 mm

Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.

Practical facts

Local time: UTC-3 · 3 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region: Asunción
On the map: 25.26° S, 57.58° W

Near Asuncion

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Puerto Iguazu · 304 km away
Bonito · 473 km away

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