If you have your own wheels (or are willing to hire a taxi) and want to leave the crowds behind, head up into this fresh, hilly national park , southwest of La Asunción. The old road climbs up through cool, scented woodland, and near the top a side road branches off to the west and up toward some radio towers. There’s potential bird-watching (look for the yellow-shouldered parrot) and hiking in the area, though there were no accommodation or eating options on our last visit, so bring your own food and water.
