Comments on: Things to do in Asuncion (downtown area) http://www.emeraldpass.com/blog/?p=625 Random thoughts about Paraguay Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:38:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: muna http://www.emeraldpass.com/blog/?p=625#comment-30716 muna Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:44:36 +0000 http://www.emeraldpass.com/blog/2009/02/14/things-to-do-in-asuncion-downtown-area/#comment-30716 Thanks guys for adding cool suggestions to the list. I will definetely check out the warships on the bay next time im in Paraguay...always wanted to do it, and also want to take a little boat to Chaco i which is on the other side of the river coast...that should be fun, i think the boat leaves from the Palacio de Gobierno area? anybody knows? Thanks guys for adding cool suggestions to the list. I will definetely check out the warships on the bay next time im in Paraguay…always wanted to do it, and also want to take a little boat to Chaco i which is on the other side of the river coast…that should be fun, i think the boat leaves from the Palacio de Gobierno area? anybody knows?

]]> By: José Teixidó (@joesys) http://www.emeraldpass.com/blog/?p=625#comment-30708 José Teixidó (@joesys) Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:47:43 +0000 http://www.emeraldpass.com/blog/2009/02/14/things-to-do-in-asuncion-downtown-area/#comment-30708 Wooops, WP pancaked my images... here are the links: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeteixido/1356954580/in/set-72157594241164371 http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeteixido/1356063677/in/set-72157594241164371/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeteixido/1356954904/in/set-72157594241164371/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeteixido/1356063677/in/set-72157594241164371/ Wooops, WP pancaked my images… here are the links:

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]]> By: José Teixidó (@joesys) http://www.emeraldpass.com/blog/?p=625#comment-30707 José Teixidó (@joesys) Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:45:55 +0000 http://www.emeraldpass.com/blog/2009/02/14/things-to-do-in-asuncion-downtown-area/#comment-30707 Second about Lido Bar, the surubi (somewhat of a catfish) soup is a must. Also, just behind the Palacio de Lopez there is a neat park, thou it can be pretty hot for a summer afternoon mainly because of the lack of trees (it is used as a helo pad). A little known gem is that one of the "cañoneras" warships (forgot which, either Humaita or Paraguay) used in the Paraguay-Bolivia Chaco War is anchored there. It is supposed to be a museum with lots of cool stuff inside, but it is not always opened to public. Still a nice sight and worth a pict or two, specially at sundown, if you can bear the heat. Another gem I found, specially for photographers, are the docks. I went there one early morning with my older daughter and we had a blast. Lots of vintage equipment, cranes, ships, if you are into that kind of photography you will like it. Recommend going early as there is hardly anyone there. These were taken right after dawn. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeteixido/1356063677/" title="Dawn at the bay with Chantal by joeteixido, on Flickr" rel="nofollow"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeteixido/1356063629/" title="Dawn at the bay with Chantal by joeteixido, on Flickr" rel="nofollow"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeteixido/1356954904/" title="Dawn at the bay with Chantal by joeteixido, on Flickr" rel="nofollow"></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeteixido/1356954580/" title="Dawn at the bay with Chantal by joeteixido, on Flickr" rel="nofollow"></a> Second about Lido Bar, the surubi (somewhat of a catfish) soup is a must. Also, just behind the Palacio de Lopez there is a neat park, thou it can be pretty hot for a summer afternoon mainly because of the lack of trees (it is used as a helo pad). A little known gem is that one of the “cañoneras” warships (forgot which, either Humaita or Paraguay) used in the Paraguay-Bolivia Chaco War is anchored there. It is supposed to be a museum with lots of cool stuff inside, but it is not always opened to public. Still a nice sight and worth a pict or two, specially at sundown, if you can bear the heat.

Another gem I found, specially for photographers, are the docks. I went there one early morning with my older daughter and we had a blast. Lots of vintage equipment, cranes, ships, if you are into that kind of photography you will like it. Recommend going early as there is hardly anyone there. These were taken right after dawn.

]]> By: alex noce http://www.emeraldpass.com/blog/?p=625#comment-30692 alex noce Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:25:13 +0000 http://www.emeraldpass.com/blog/2009/02/14/things-to-do-in-asuncion-downtown-area/#comment-30692 My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Maragaritas a couple of years ago. Great service, clean rooms, and a pool on the terrace. A good alternative to Granados, which can be double the price. My wife and I stayed at the Hotel Maragaritas a couple of years ago. Great service, clean rooms, and a pool on the terrace. A good alternative to Granados, which can be double the price.

]]> By: carolina duran http://www.emeraldpass.com/blog/?p=625#comment-30691 carolina duran Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:23:09 +0000 http://www.emeraldpass.com/blog/2009/02/14/things-to-do-in-asuncion-downtown-area/#comment-30691 Great list Muna. And thanks for including Lido, the best hands down. I love the pira caldo, too, and the milanesa de surubi or simply grillé, delicioso!! Alex Noce Great list Muna. And thanks for including Lido, the best hands down. I love the pira caldo, too, and the milanesa de surubi or simply grillé, delicioso!!

Alex Noce

]]> By: Henrik http://www.emeraldpass.com/blog/?p=625#comment-30608 Henrik Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:14:18 +0000 http://www.emeraldpass.com/blog/2009/02/14/things-to-do-in-asuncion-downtown-area/#comment-30608 I must add Bolsi as one of the greatest places to eat lunch, and even for dinner. Try one of the natural jucies. I must add Bolsi as one of the greatest places to eat lunch, and even for dinner. Try one of the natural jucies.

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