Duration: Full Day
from $120.00
Salto Cristal waterfall
Golden Circuit History & Culture
Activities
History and Culture Tour
Highlights
- Visit towns of historical importance and cultural signifance
- Mythological museum in Capita offers unique introduction to Guarani beliefs, Franciscan and Jesuit religous missions, War of the Triple Alliance and Chaco War, and popular day-to-day living
- Beautiful, historical church in Yaguaron, designated a UNESCO heritage site
- Home workshops of potters and nanduti weavers
- Historical train stations, street market and Lake Ypacarai
- Drive through beautiful ccountryside for a peak into the rural lifestyle
Description
The towns on the Golden Circuit will allow you to appreciate beautiful landscapes, picturesque villages and rich craftsmanship of the region, as well as gain an understanding of the historical events, such as the War of the Triple Alliance and the Franciscan church presence, that have influenced and made a lasting impression on the culture of Paraguay.
Many of the towns specialize in a specific artisan craft -- in fact, in many cases, hundreds of people in the community are dedicated to weaving or ceramics and it is a tradition that has been passed down through generations; Paraguan crafts are an important part of the local economy, as well as the local culture.
Departure Time: 8:00am
Meeting point: Hotel pickup
Duration: 7-9 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Inclusions/Exclusions
✓ Tour guide or host: languages Spanish, English
✓ Transportation air-conditioned vehicle
✓ Entrance & Activity Fees to all museums and attractions, including honorariums for artisan demonstrations
✓ Food and Drink water
x Lunch and snacks (we will stop for lunch, purchases not included)
x Purchases (optional, you will be able to purchase crafts directly from artisans)
x Gratuity
Recommendations:
Comfortable shoes and clothing, camera
Options available:
- SemiPrivate tour (8 person max)
$80 - $325 per person
- Private tour (for yourself or your party)
$500 - $700
We recommend only selecting a private tour if you absolutely want a tour only for your group, guaranteed.
Due to the relatively low volume of tourism in Paraguay, more than 80% of our SemiPrivate tour departures are single party. In fact, it is rare we encounter other tourists throughout the day, allowing you to enjoy an authentic and immersive experience like a local with deep insights into Paraguayan culture!
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