Luque (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlu.ke]) is a city in Central Department of Paraguay, part of the Gran Asunción metropolitan area. Both 1635 and 1750 have been recorded as dates of its founding. It was temporarily the capital of Paraguay in 1868 during the Paraguayan War before relocation to San Estanislao. It is located at around 25°16′12″S 57°29′14″W / 25.27000°S 57.48722°W / -25.27000; -57.48722. Luque is one of the most important cities in the country. The city counts as home of Paraguay's main international airport, Silvio Pettirossi International Airport and the Ñu Guasú Park, which is where the Paraguayan Olympic Committee is also located. The continental governing body of association football in South America, CONMEBOL, has its headquarters approximately 3 minutes from the Airport, consisting of the South American Football Museum and walking distance from the Bourbon CONMEBOL Asunción Convention Hotel. When it existed, ARPA – Aerolíneas Paraguayas had its headquarters in the ARPA Terminal on the grounds of the airport. It is a center of production of Guitars and Paraguayan harps as well as Filigranas, gold and silver filigree jewelry including the seven-band ring Carretón de Siete Ramales. On 27 January 2016, Paraguayan Newspaper La Nación had reported that Carlos Echeverría Estigarribia, the elected intendent of the city of Luque, states his intention of wanting Luque to be one of the most important cities.
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SKYDIVE SIN LIMITES offers the adventure of knowing the sky in a different way, to touch the clouds with the Tandem Jump (jump hooked to an instructor). The attraction lasts about two hours (Check in, Basic Training, Aircraft Flight, Freefall, Parachute Navigation with Panoramic View and Landing), all Saturdays, Sundays and holidays is performed.
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Wildlife Paraguay offers birdwatching and wildlife tours at different sites across the country. Our misssion’s is to offers a unique experience through differentiated and custom tours, with a high commitment in biodiversity conservation. We are the only tour operator specialized in birding and nature in the country, recognized by our National Tourism Office (SENATUR).
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Here at Serenity Spa we offer a calm oasis of relaxation. Set in beautiful gardens Olga and her staff offer a complete range of beauty treatments and de-stressing massages. Relax in our hot tub, steam sauna or swimming pool, and enjoy a healthy juice or snack on the sun terrace. Spanish, English, Portuguese and Guarani spoken!
In Joyería G&A we take care of giving you the best in quality and at the best price. Our products are quality guaranteed. We are designers for more than 27 years and we aim to satisfy our customers. Gold and silver jewelry, rings, bracelets, chains, exclusive works and everything you can imagine.
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