The lowlands in Asuncion Bay They are one of those bastions that are little known, compared to the most famous points in Paraguay, but that offer different options for enjoyment. If you want a different adventure, then the lowlands of the Asuncion Bay They will be your new wish.
Located north of Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, the Bay is separated from the great Paraguay River by a narrow peninsula called the San Miguel bank. In turn, this area forms the boundary between two highly diverse regions, both geographically and ecologically. These are the Lower Chaco in the western part and the Atlantic Forest in the eastern part.
The flow of the Paraguay River is what determines the water level in the Asuncion Bay, being the season of autumn and winter with floods, and leaving the receding of the waters for the season between spring and summer. In addition to the natural spectacle, the Asuncion Bay It has historical value.
The Asuncion Bay It has a legend to tell because it is considered the cradle of the capital of Paraguay, as well as the scene of several important events, which allows it to be considered a mandatory point to visit in the southern city. During World War II, the Asuncion Bay It was a shelter for thousands of people who fled from the old continent and landed in the Port of Asunción.
Also, during the War of the Triple Alliance between Paraguay against Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina, the Asuncion Bay it functioned as a provisioning place for local troops, filling its entire length with huge battleships and warships.
Regarding the value as a natural refuge, the Asuncion Bay was declared a protected territory in 2005. It is officially recognized as the Banco San Miguel Ecological Reserve and the Asuncion Baybeing of valuable importance for a large number of waterfowl.
The Asuncion Bay It extends over 522 hectares, but despite its small size, it is the main habitat of 269 species of birds, 5 of them with conservation problems, 4 in a threat level and 1 in a vulnerable state. Also, in the Asuncion Bay More than 25 species of shorebirds can be sighted, and 19 species of nearctic birds, being this place, according to Guyra Paraguay, a southern migratory nest for 3% of the shorebird population worldwide. The explanation is due to the varied depths that the Bay has, being also diverse in its vegetation, and providing the flying special combinations of habitats. The Asuncion Bay it was declared part of the hemispheric network of natural reservoirs.
The Asuncion Bay opened in 2013 a coastal avenue where you can walk in the most excellent company. Along with being remembered as an important point in the independence of Paraguay, this makes it possible to enjoy quiet afternoons with the most magical sunsets in the background.