Areguá
Areguá is a town 31 km outside of Asunción in Paraguay.
Understand
Get in
By bus
Take any bus line in Asunción going to "Shopping del Sol" - it will say so on the windscreen. Line 28 and 30 both go there from Cerro Corá road. Get off at Shopping del Sol and board any bus saying "Areguá" on the screen. Buses cost Gs.2,200. Get off after you see the ceramics stores on either side of the street (can't miss them). You are in the centre (and close to the Tourist office (Casona de SENATUR) on 515 Nstr. Señora de la Candelaria c/ Mcal. Estigarribia).Some buses that pass to neighboring towns such as Ypacarai and Itaguá also pass through Areguá. Main bus lines that go through Areguá include No. 111 Aregueña, the No. 11 San Augustine, and the No. 56 Cerro Koi. Make sure to ask the bus driver if they go into the center of town (el centro), instead of the outlying rural areas (las companias).
By car
Areguá is accessible from Ruta 2, going east outside of Asunción. When you get to the Colegio Militar Mcal. Francisco Solano Lopez outside of the centre of Capiatá, turn left at the stop light on km 27 marker, and follow the road called Ruta Areguá until you reach the town centre.Get around
See
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Iglesia de La Candelaria
Colonial style houses throughout the town
Casa AmarillaPart art gallery, part antique store and part hostel. This was once part of Mariscal Lopez's Areguá estate. Eccentric and fascinating. Doesn't look like much from outside - don't be put off.
Cerro KoiExceptional rock formations from volcanic activity. It is said that the rock type on this hill can only be found in 2 other places in the world (South Africa and Canada), but also north of Dublin (Ireland) at the coast you will find similar rock formations created by volcanic activity. In addition, it has a good view of the town and lake Ypacaraí.
Do
Areguá BeachSwimming is not recommended, due to the pollution of the lake.
- The town is a nice and relaxing treat from the hectic Asunción, with beautiful colonial buildings.
Buy
- Garden gnome style ceramic figurines (from Snow White and Princess Fiona to Saints and Jesus) and pots for plants in all sizes can be bought on the street to Luque (Nstr. Señora de la Candelaria)
Eat
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phone: +595 21 338 7717address: Ruta CapiatáSnacks, drinks, lunch, dinner. Close to Cerro Koi.
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phone: +595 291 433296, +595 981 445055address: La Candelaria and Gabriel CasacciaSnack bar and coffee shop. It has a craft and pottery shop running by a well known local artist.
Drink
Sleep
Budget
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phone: +595 972555022, +595 971335365address: Panchito López 9001Little but very friendly hostel and owner, centrally located in Areguá. Large supermarket, artesanal market, train station and lake in walking distance.
Pueblo NomadeHas rooms and camping options available. A little overpriced, considering the "importance" of Areguá and state of the lake.
Mid-range to splurge
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La Aparecida B&B Hotel
phone: +595 291 432 421address: Avda. del Lago 852 OZLI Hotel y RestauranteHas also a restaurant and a pool.
Go next
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- and the a little further away.