Founded in 1537, Asunción was the first capital in post-colonisation South America, this is why Asunción is known as “The Mother of Cities”. 

After Paraguay broke free from Spain’s domination, it soon became the fastest growing and constructed area in South America, along with Buenos Aires and São Paulo. Francisco Solano López, then Ambassador for Paraguay before Europe, hired the best architects, stonemasons, etc, and these artists created architectural wonders that we still have in the old streets of Downtown Asunción.

The European influence has always been very strong at the architectural level. Besides all of these, what really stands out in Asunción is the green. Trees are a big part of the view in the entirety of Asunción, and also country-wide. This is matched by the hospitality all Paraguayans show towards foreigners. Asunción is a city worth visiting. The structure, people, variety, nature, warmth and evident growth will enchant you and make you see Asunción as it is: the Hidden Gem of South América.