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Capiata Travel Destinations

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The Archive of Terror On December 22nd of 1992, Martin Almada, a Paraguayan lawyer, former political prisoner, and human rights activist, discovered a cache of secret police documents from the Stroessner dictatorship in a police station in the Asuncion satellite city of Lambare. The archive, now known as the “Archivo del Terror ” (Archive of Terror) contained thousands of documents detailing the imprisonment of Stroessner-era political prisoners including transcripts and recordings of torture sessions. Martin Almada’s discovery shed light on the massive human rights violations that took place in Paraguay under Stroessner’s dictatorship. It also confirmed the existence of Operation

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Traveling in Capiata

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Near the Terminal Hotel Central This clean and inexpensive hotel is a good option if you have an early morning bus departure or late night arrival. If you plan to go out downtown remember that most buses stop running at 10pm. Tel: 021 555 338, Avenida Fernando de la Mora almost at the corner of Republica Argentina (across the street from the bus terminal), www.hotelcentral.com.py, Double US$20, family room with queen and bunk bed US$36, Wi-Fi, TV, and A/C Restaurants Restaurants & Food Downtown Lido Bar Always bustling with customers, Lido Bar offers traditional Paraguayan diner food in a 50’s

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Capiata Map Tourist Attractions

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Calle Palma During the 60’s and 70’s, before the action moved towards the residential neighborhoods of Villa Morra and Carmelitas, Calle Palma was the place to be for Asuncion’s elite. The street was lined with fancy storefronts and was turned into a pedestrian walkway on Sundays where people came to see and be seen. Strolling down Calle Palma in your best Sunday outfit otherwise known as going to ”palmear” and is remembered fondly by older generations. One of the remaining vestiges of the fancy Calle Palma is Farmacia Catedral on the corner of Palma and Independencia Nacional, which retains an

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Capiata Vacations

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As many offices work half-days on Saturdays, Sundays represent the one true day of rest for many in Asuncion and the call to relax is taken seriously. Sunday is a day for family gatherings, typically in the form of asados that start late in the day and extend into the evening. Asuncion, especially the downtown area, is very quiet on Sundays. Buses run less frequently and most stores and museums are closed for the day. This can be a great time to enjoy a stroll through the city as it is much more peaceful than usual. Other Sunday activities include:

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Capiata Travel

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The Black Cat Hostel Asuncion’s first hostel is a welcome and affordable addition to downtown’s lodging options. The three rooms have about ten bunk beds each, and there is a small courtyard with a pool and a rooftop terrace. There is Wi-Fi, and visitors without a computer, may borrow the owners’ laptop. Owners are friendly and helpful. Kitchen facilities are limited to a hotplate and small fridge. Tel: 021 449 827, 0981 986 594, Eligio Ayala 129 between Yegros and Independencia Nacional, www.hostelblackcat.com, on Facebook, Gs. 70,000for A/C, Gs. 50,000 -60,000for fan. Wi-Fi, kitchen access, small pool Hotel Palmas del

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