No problem with security. I'd judge it not quite as safe as EZE, but not much of a difference. No Parguayan GF. Actually I liked the ones I met in EZE more than the majority of the ones in ASU.

It's a semi-boring city, actually. I'm fairly boring myself, so it worked out okay. Food is not even close to EZE standards.

Asuncion introduced me to empanadas, so I love the place.

In May I arrive ASU around 10 pm at night and depart around 6 pm the next day, sounds like the day will be plenty to see everything.

On my return, I arrive around 4 pm on a Saturday and depart at 1 am - plan on going into town again - I hope they have a district with restaurants / cafes that I can hang for a few hours (imagine ASU airport is quiet / small)!

I will be transiting ASU airport from GRU to MVD. Will I need a transit visa or can I stay airside without a problem?

Flight leaves at 1530 - runs about $75 a/i o/w on TAM
Also, correct if I'm wrong, but Paraguay is one hour behind Brazil, so if you are seeing the falls on the Brazil side, you'll have a little more time to cross the border

I am flying into Asuncion just to get to Iguazu. I had miles etc. Staying at the Sheraton and then plan on going earlly next morning to the falls. Wanna see the country a bit en route so do not want to fly. What is the best way to do this? I am up for an adventure but speak minimal minimal ( can I say that again) spanish

Wonder if there are more recent experiences people can share from visiting Asuncion�

I will be visiting Asuncion for 2 days in early July.

Prepare yourself for the heat!

I visited ASU once or twice a year for business for a 10+ years before covid. I always enjoyed it. I found it calm, safe, economical, and enjoyable. Loved the Crowne Plaza and the surroundings downtown. I no longer visit unfortunately, but my former colleagues that still do all say it is all better and nicer. A lot of new infrastructure downtown along the river.

Honestly, not sure how much there is to do as a tourist, but maybe you've checked off all the other bigger attractions in South America.

Asuncion is in the southern hemisphere and July is the coolest month.

July will be the middle of the winter. It won't be insanely hot.

I've only been once, and that was about 20 years ago, but I found it to be a quite pleasant city. There were a couple of interesting museums, including the house where they declared independence. I remember the national pantheon was fun to check out for maybe 15 minutes. I went to the botanic garden and wandered around for a few hours, which was enjoyable. There were some old historic restaurants downtown - the kind that look like diners, with lots of chrome and waiters in fancy uniforms serving things like milanesas. It was a very comfortable place to spend a few days.

If you don't speak Spanish (or Guaran�, I guess), you might find it somewhat boring. I remember stumbling across the Alliance Fran�aise and going to a lecture series on the history of film that they were offering. I don't recall there being a lot of nightlife or other activity, at least in the downtown area where I was, but I also wasn't looking for it. I'm sure you can find it if you want it, though.

This is a very accurate description of Asunci�n. The city has improved over the past decade - there�s a promenade by the river and the area around Villa Morra/Recoleta has some good restaurants and rooftop bars, and several shopping malls. On the downside, traffic has gotten worse and there�s still no effective public transportation.

There is still not much to do other than what M60 mentioned - not a particularly interesting tourist attraction. Asunci�n is mostly a shopping destination for neighbouring Argentinians and Brazilians thanks to a fairly flexible customs regime.

Lake Ypacara� is quite close and pretty - not wow, but as the Michelin guide would say, it�s �worth a detour� if you�re in the area. There are two cities by the shore. San Bernardino is where rich Paraguayans have their weekend homes and Aregu� is more colonial.