Asuncion is the Capital of Paraguay, right in the middle of South America. I spent 4 months volunteer working in Asuncion during my year off. Granted, Paraguay is not at the top of everyone's wish list of places to visit (and it was my choice being as far from the parents as possible), but if you're over that way it's worth a visit. Asuncion, and Paraguay in general, has not really been touched by tourism and so retains a very 'South American' feel. It has a population of around half a million and is predominantly Roman Catholic. The city is designed in a grid structure and so is pretty easy to find your way around - get a map too! ...  Read the complete review