Itaugua

Around Asuncion - The "Golden Circuit"

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June 1st 2010
Paraguay as a whole is bigger than the UK and Ireland put together, but has a population smaller than London, of which a third lives in the Greater Asunción Area. The capital is surrounded by many smaller satellite cities and towns, many of which are nicely-preserved historic towns. It was quite easy to visit many of these towns, which form a loop known as “The Golden Circuit” around Ascunc ... read more

South America » Paraguay » Asunciòn

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In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70), Paraguay lost two-thirds of all adult males and much of its territory. It stagnated economically for the next half century. In the Chaco War of 1932-35, large, economically important areas were ... ... read more