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HOTELS DIRECTORY IN PARAGUAY / PARAGUAY HOTEL GUIDE

Paraguay Info — Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:24 am

Author: Paraguay Info

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:24 am

HOTELS DIRECTORY IN PARAGUAY (ASUNCION)

Amalfi
Caballero 877,
c/ Manuel Domínguez,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 494154
Fax: 595 21 441162
Email: amalfi@hotelamalfi.com.py
Website: http://www.hotelamalfi.com.py/

Aparthotel Porta Westfalica
Dr. Camacho Duré 555,
c/ Cañete,
(Stma. Trinidad),
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: (595-21) 298 906
Fax: (595-21) 293 855
Email: pw@suncion.de
Website: http://www.paraguay-aparthotels.com/

Aspen Aparthotel
Ayolas 581,
c/ Gral. Díaz,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 497349
Fax: 595 21 493097
Email: aspen@aspen.com.py
Website: http://www.aspen.com.py/

Asuncion Palace Hotel
Colón 415,
esq. Estrella,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 492151/2
Fax: 595 21 49215
Email: aphotel@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.geociteis.com/aphotel

Cecilia
Mariscal Estigarribia,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 210365
Fax: 595 21 497111
Email: cecilhotel@hotelcecilia.com.py
Website: http://www.hotelcecilia.com.py/

Crown Plaza Asuncion
Cerro Cora 939,
c/ EE.UU,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 452682
Fax: 595 21 448731
Email: reservas@crowneasuncion.com.py
Website: http://www.crowneasuncion.com.py/

Gran Hotel Armele
Palma 999,
esq. Colón,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 444455
Fax: 595 21 445903
Email: reservas@hotelarmele.com.py
Website: http://www.hotelarmele.com.py/

Gran Hotel del Paraguay
De la Residenta y Padre Pucheau,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 200051/3
Fax: 595 21 214098
Email: granhot@pla.net.py
Website: http://www.granhotelparaguay.com.py/

Hostal Royal Garden's
Agustín Yegros 1203,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 662889
Fax: 595 21 662889
Email: info@hotelroyalgardens.com
Website: http://www.hotelroyalgarden.com/

Hotel Bavaria
Choferes del Chaco 1010,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: (595-21) 600 966
Fax: (595-21) 210 581
Email: hotel.bavaria@quanta.com.py
Website: http://www.bavaria.f2s.com/

Hotel Excelsior Summit
Chile 980,
esq Manduvira,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 495632/6
Fax: 595 21 496748
Email: excelsior@excelsior.com.py
Website: http://www.excelsior.com.py/

Hotel Westfalenhaus
Choferes del Chaco 13061,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: (595-21) 292 374
Fax: (595-21) 291 241
Email: hotel@westfalenhaus.com
Website: http://www.westfalenhaus.com/

Internacional Asuncion Hotel & Suite
Ayolas 520,
c/ Oliva,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 494114
Fax: 595 21 494383
Email: reservas@hotelinternacional.com.py
Website: http://www.hotelinternacional.com.py/

Las Margaritas
Estrella y 15 de Agosto,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 448765
Fax: 595 21 448785
Email: informaciones@lasmargaritas.com.py
Website: http://www.lasmargaritas.com.py/

Paramanta Hotel
Av. Aviadores del Chaco 3.198,
Choferes del Chaco 13069,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: (595-21) 607 053
Fax: (595-21) 607 052
Email: paramanta@paraguay-hotel.de
Website: http://www.paraguay-hotel.de/

Plaza Hotel
Eligio Ayala 609,
esq. Paraguarí,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 444196
Fax: 595 21 448834
Email: plazahotel@highway.com.py
Website: http://www.plazahotel.com.py/

Sabe Center Hotel
25 de Mayo y México,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 450093
Fax: 595 21 450101
Email: reservas@sabecenterhotel.com.py
Website: http://www.sabecenterhotel.com/

Sheraton Asuncion
Avda. del Chaco 2066 y Santa Teresa,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 6.177112
Fax: 595 21 6.177001
Email: reservas.com.@sheraton.com
Website: http://www.sheraton.com/asuncion

Yacht & Golf Club Paraguayo
Avenida del Yacht 11,
Lambaré,
Asunción,
Paraguay
Tel: 595 21 906117
Fax: 595 21 906120
Email: hotelyacht@hotelyacht.com.py
Website: http://www.hotelyacht.com.py/

FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN PARAGUAY

Paraguay Info — Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:07 am

Author: Paraguay Info

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:07 am

FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN PARAGUAY

ARGENTINA
Embassy of Argentina
Av. Espana,
E/Peru y Boqueron,
Asunción
Phone: (+595-21) 212617, 212637
Fax: (+595-21) 212637, 211029
Email: epara@mrecic.gov.ar, embarpy@supernet.com.py, embarpy@pla.net.py
Website: www.embajada-argentina.org.py

AUSTRIA
Consulate of Austria
Av. Aviadores del Chaco 1690,
Casilla de Correo 582,
Asuncion
Phone: (595-21) 613 316
Fax: (595-21) 613 323

BOLIVIA
Embassy of Bolivia
America 200,
C/MCAL. Lopez,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 212617, 212637
Fax: (+595-21) 210440

BRAZIL
Embassy of Brazil
Cel. Irazabal,
esq. Eligio Ayala,
Casilla de Correo 22,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 214466, 213450
Fax: (+595-21) 212693
Email: parbrem@embajadabrasil.org.py
Website: www.embajadabrasil.org.py

CANADA
Consulate of Canada
Profesor Ramirez c/Juan de Salazar,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 227207
Fax: (+595-21) 227208
Email: honconpy@conexion.com.py

CHILE
Embassy of Chile
Capital Emilio Nudelman N° 351,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 613855, 613856, 662756
Fax: (+595-21) 662755
Email: echilepy@conexion.com.py

CHINA
Embassy of China
MCAL. Lopez 1133,
E/Vicepte. Sanchez,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 213361-2, 210599
Fax: (+595-21) 212373, 211328

COLOMBIA
Embassy of Colombia
Naciones Unidas 566,
Casi el dorado,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 202385, 662131
Fax: (+595-21) 602162

COSTA RICA
Embassy of Costa Rica
Carlos Díaz León 3245,
Casi Escurra,
Barrio Herrera,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 673756, 675297
Fax: (+595-21) 673750
Email: embarica@uninet.com.py

CUBA
Embassy of Cuba
San Rafael No. 698,
Esquina Nuestra Señora del Carmen,
Barrio Las Carmelitas
Asunción
Phone: (+595) 602747, 612228
Fax: (+595) 602747, 612228
Email: cuconsul@conexion.com.py

CZECH REPUBLIC
Consulate of the Czech Republic
Louis de Granada Nro. 425,
casi Zumbaran,
Asunción
Phone: (+595-21) 207091, 207817
Email: hrojas@pla.net.py

DENMARK
Royal Embassy of Denmark
Nuestra Senra de la Asuncin 766,
Asunción
Phone: (+595-21) 490617
Fax: (+595-21) 491539

ECUADOR
Embassy of Ecuador
Justo Román,
esquina Dr. Luis María Argaña,
Barrio Manorá,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 614814, 663989
Fax: (+595-21) 614813
Email: mecuapy@conexión.com.py

FINLAND
Consulate of Finland
Calle Fortín Toledo No. 477,
entre Manuel Pérez y Boquerón,
Asunción
Phone: (+595-21) 203699
Fax: (+595-21) 494134

FRANCE
Embassy of France
Av. Espana 893 y Padre Pucheu,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 213840, 212439
Fax: (+595-21) 211690
Website: www.ambafran.gov.py

GERMANY
Embassy of Germany
Avenida Venezuela 241,
Asunción
Phone: (+595-21) 214009, 214011
Fax: (+595-21) 212863
Email: aaasun@pla.net.py
Website: www.pla.net.py/embalem

GREECE
Greek Consulate
Rep. Argentina 778,
Asuncion
Phone: (+592-1) 310399
Fax: (+592-1) 310399

ITALY
Embassy of Italy
Calle Quesada 5871,
C. Belgica,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 615620, 615621, 606111
Fax: (+595-21) 615622
Email: ambitalia@cmm.com.py
Website: www.embajadadeitalia.org.py

JAPAN
Embassy of Japan
Avenue Marshal Lopez No.2364,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 604616, 606900, 603682
Fax: (+595-21) 606901

MEXICO
Embassy of Mexico
Avenida España,
esquina San Rafael,
Asunción
Phone: (+595-21) 6182000, 6182500
Fax: (+595-21) 6182500
Email: embamex@embamex.com.py
Website: www.embamex.com.py

NETHERLANDS
Royal Consulate of the Netherlands
Chile 680,
Casilla De Correo 2172,
Asunción
Phone: (+595-21) 448556, 492137~9
Fax: (+595-21) 445013
Email: connederland@cmp.com.py

PANAMA
Embassy of Panama
Carmen Soler 3912,
B Seminario,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 211091
Fax: (+595-21) 211091

PERU
Embassy of Peru
Agustin Barrios 852,
B Manora,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 607431, 661174
Fax: (+595-21) 607327

POLAND
Consulate of Poland
Palma 685,
PO Box 276,
Asunción
Phone: (+595-21) 448520, 447266
Fax: (+595-21) 495807

ROMANIA
Consulate of Romania
Calle Teniente Vera nr.2395,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 660752
Fax: (+595-21) 297440
Email: esae@par.net.py

SOUTH KOREA
Embassy of South Korea
Av. Rep. Argentina Nor.678,
e/ Pacheco,
Casilla de Correo 1303,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 605606
Fax: (+595-21) 601376
Email: paraguay@mofat.go.kr

SPAIN
Embassy of Spain
Building S. Rafael,
5.ª and 6.ª plants,
Street Yegros, 437,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 490686, 490687, 444908
Fax: (+595-21) 445394
Email: embesppy@correo.mae.es

SWEDEN
Royal Consulate of Sweden
Avenida Artigas 1945,
PO Box 586,
Asunción
Phone: (+595-21) 2190339
Fax: (+595-21) 215137
Email: carlos.rieder@citsa.com.py

SWITZERLAND
Embassy of Switzerland
Juan E. O'Leary 409,
esq. Estrella,
Edificio "Parapiti",
4 piso, Ofs. 419/23,
Asunción
Phone: (+595-21) 448022, 490848
Fax: (+595-21) 445853
Email: vertretung@asu.rep.admin.ch

UNITED KINGDOM
British Embassy
Avenida Boggiani 5848,
c/ R.I. 6 Boquerón,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 612611
Fax: (+595-21) 605007
Email: brembasu@rieder.net.py

UNITED STATES
American Embassy
1776 Mariscal Lopez Avenue,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 213715
Fax: (+595-21) 215079, 213728
Email: paraguayusembassy@state.gov
Website: www.asuncion.usembassy.gov

URUGUAY
Embassy of Uruguay
Av. Boggiani 5832,
E/Alas Paraguayas,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 664244, 664246
Fax: (+595-21) 601335
Email: embauru@telesurf.com.py

VENEZUELA
Embassy of Venezuela
Marshal Estigarribia
1023, United States Street,
Asuncion
Phone: (+595-21) 664682, 664684, 605168
Fax: (+595-21) 664683
Email: bolivar@pla.net.py
Website : www.embvenezuela.org.py

GETTING AROUND IN PARAGUAY / PARAGUAY TRANSPORTATION GUIDE

Paraguay Info — Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:57 am

Author: Paraguay Info

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:57 am

GETTING AROUND IN PARAGUAY

AIR

Air service is run by LATN (Líneas Aéreas de Transporte Nacional) and TAM (Transportes Aéreos del Mercosur). The most popular visitors’ flight is to the Iguazú Falls from Asunción with Varig Airways (RG). Air-taxis are popular with those wishing to discover the Paraguayan Chaco. Travel agencies offer daily city tours, but services suffer from frequent disruption by weather conditions.

RIVER

There are no regular passenger services on the river.

RAIL

There are no rail services.

ROAD

Traffic drives on the right. Roads serving the main centers are in good condition and there is an ongoing program to upgrade the major routes. Potholes are a hazard, especially in Asunción. Unsurfaced roads may be impassable in bad weather, especially between November and April. Approximately 10 per cent of roads are surfaced. A highway links Asunción with Iguazú Falls, a drive of up to six hours. There are regular police checks; it is also advisable to lock doors. Traveling or driving at night are not advisable.

Bus

Often the best and cheapest method of transport within Paraguay. For longer distances, advance booking may be necessary. There are express links to major centers.

Taxis

They are readily available and may be called by using telephone numbers listed in the local newspapers.

Car rental

Cars can be rented at the airport or through local tourist agencies.

Documentation: National driving license or International Driving Permit are both accepted.

URBAN TRANSPORTATION

Bus and minibus services are provided by private companies in Asunción, with two-zone fares collected by conductors. There also remain two routes of the government-operated tramway.

PARAGUAY TOURISM GUIDE / TOURISM IN PARAGUAY

Paraguay Info — Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:47 am

Author: Paraguay Info

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:47 am

PARAGUAY TOURISM GUIDE

Asunción

The capital city is situated on the Bay of Asunción, an inlet off the Paraguay River. Planned on a colonial Spanish grid system, it has many parks and plazas. On the way to the waterfront the visitor enters the old part of town, an area of architectural diversity. A good view of the city can be had from the Parque Carlos Antonio Lopez high above Asunción. The Botanical Gardens are situated in a former estate of the Lopez family on the Paraguay River. There is also a golf-course and a small zoo. The Lopez Residence has been converted into a natural history museum and library. Package trips can be booked to see the Iguazú Falls and the Salto Crystal Falls, and river trips to Villeta or up the Pilcomayo River to the Chaco. Luque, near the capital, is the home of the famous Paraguayan harps.

The Central Circuit

A popular tourist itinerary is the ‘Central Circuit’, a route of some 200km (125 miles) that takes in some of the country’s most interesting sites clustered around the capital. San Lorenzo dates from 1775 and is the site of the university halls of residence and an interesting Gothic-style church. Founded in 1539 by Domingo Martínez, Ita’s main specialty is handpainted black clay Gallinita hens. Yaguarón is set in an orange-growing district 48km (29 miles) from the capital and played a part during the Spanish conquest as a base for the Franciscan missions. Their churches date back to 1775.

Situated in the foothills of the Cordillera de los Altos, the historic village of Paraguarí has several old buildings in colonial style. The holiday centre of Chololo, 87km (54 miles) from the capital, has tourist facilities that include bars, restaurants and bungalows for rent.

Piribebuy was the scene of bloody fighting during the war of the triple alliance. The Encaje-yú spindle lace, the ‘sixty-stripe’ Paraní poncho and other handmade goods are produced here. It is also famous as a place of worship of the ‘Virgin of Miracles’. Situated on Lake Ypacarai, 47km (29 miles) from the capital, San Bernardino is a holiday resort and, owing to its beaches and lake shores, very popular during the summer months. It also has a camping ground, ‘Camping 19’.

Along the Paraná

On the border with Argentina and Brazil in the northeast of the Chaco, the spectacular Iguazú Falls are a major tourist attraction. Ciudad del Este, 326km (204 miles) east of the capital, is the fastest-growing town in the country and has a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Situated close to the border with Brazil, the town is also a good starting point for a visit to the majestic Monday Falls and Iguazú Falls, which are a 15 to 30 minute drive from the city. Also nearby is the Italpú Dam, the largest hydroelectric complex in the world. Stretching over 180km (112 miles), the water reservoir provides a unique ecosystem for wildlife and birds as well as providing tourists with a number of activities, including fishing, watersports, sailing, camping and walking tours.

Well to the south, Encarnación has many colonial buildings and a sleepy waterfront area with gauchos and sandy streets. Nearby is the Roque González de Santa Cruz bridge linking Paraguay with Posadas in Argentina across the river Paraná.

The Chaco

This vast, scarcely populated area, consisting mainly of empty plains and forests, covers 61 per cent of the country’s total surface, but is inhabited by only 3 per cent of Paraguay’s population. The drive from Asunción leads through the Low Chaco, a land of palm forests and marshes, and reaches the Middle Chaco with its capital Filadelfia. Here Mennonites of German descent have set up farms and other agricultural outlets as well as their own schools and are considered to be the only organized community in the whole of the Chaco region. The Chaco is home to Paraguay’s major national parks including the Defensores del Chaco, Tifunque, Enciso and Cerro Cora. Wildlife and nature enthusiasts can also visit the area’s beautiful biological reserves (in Itabo, Limoy, Tati Yupi) or the protected forests in Mbaracayu and Nacunday, where over 600 species of birds, 200 species of mammals and numerous kinds of reptiles and amphibians live in a natural habitat. The Chaco is, after the Amazon rain forest, the world’s second-largest forest area and is a popular location for pursuers of ecotourism.

Jesuit missions

In the 16th century, the Company of Jesus started the process of converting the Guaraní people to Christianity. As a result, the native Indians eventually agreed to live in reducciones, large villages with a fairly rigid socioeconomic structure based on Jesuit principles and values. Skilled in construction and artistic techniques, the Guaraníes left behind a heritage of churches, religious sculptures and paintings scattered throughout Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay. Seven of the largest Jesuit missions remain in Paraguay, and those in Jesús de Taravangue and Trinidad del Paraná have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. They can be reached either by plane, car/bus or via light river transport.

PARAGUAY TRAVEL INFORMATION / PARAGUAY TRAVEL GUIDE

Paraguay Info — Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:43 am

Author: Paraguay Info

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:43 am

PARAGUAY TRAVEL INFORMATION

Full Name

República del Paraguay/Republic of Paraguay

Capital City

Asunción

Area

407,000 sq km
157,143 sq miles

Population

5,585,828

Time Zone

GMT/UTC -3 ()

Languages

Spanish (official)

Guarani (essential)

Religion

97% Roman Catholic, 3% Mennonite and other Protestants

Currency

Guaraní (G/)

Electricity

220V 50HzHz

Electric Plug Details

European plug with two circular metal pins

Country Dialing Code

595