The Atlas Obscura Guide To Asunción

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Asunción, Paraguay

Updated July 11, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Asunción

Casa de la Independencia exterior.

Asunción, Paraguay

Casa de la Independencia

The fighters and conspirators that won independence for Paraguay held secret meetings at this historic house.

MUSA Museo de Sillas

Asunción, Paraguay

MUSA Museum of Chairs Asuncion

A beautiful museum filled with thousands of chairs.

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Rutherford B. Hayes exhibit

Villa Hayes, Paraguay

Museo Municipal de Villa Hayes

How did 19th U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes become so beloved in Paraguay?

12 miles from Asunción

Areguá, Paraguay

Castillo Carlota Palmerola

An unlikely neo-Gothic castle in the Paraguayan countryside.

12 miles from Asunción

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