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Paraguay Asunción travel guide
15 things to do in Asunción, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Asunción
- Palacio de López — Administrative Office of the President and Executive Power of the Republic of Paraguay (visit ≈ 90 min)
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Asunción — church in Asunción, Paraguay (visit ≈ 35 min)
- National Pantheon of the Heroes — church building and national monument in Asunción, Paraguay (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Asunción — art museum in Asunción, Paraguay (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Casa de la Independencia Museum — museum in Asunción, Paraguay (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Asunción Paraguay Temple — temple of the LDS church (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción — botanical garden and zoo located in Asunción, Paraguay (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Municipal Theatre Ignacio A. Pane — theatre in Asunción, Paraguay (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Museo del Barro — museum located on Asunción, Paraguay (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Museo Memoria de la Ciudad — Historic building in Asunción, Paraguay (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Masonic Temple of Paraguay — Masonic Temple Grand Lodge of Paraguay (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Plaza de la Democracia — Public park in Asunción, Paraguay (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Plaza Uruguaya — Public plaza of Asuncion (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Charles Lopez Park — park in Paraguay (visit ≈ 45 min)
2-day Asunción walking itinerary
Starting point: Centro Histórico. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 2.2 km · 3,000 steps · 29 min on the way): Museo Memoria de la Ciudad → Palacio de López → Casa de la Independencia Museum → Municipal Theatre Ignacio A. Pane → Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Asunción
- Day 2 (≈ 9.2 km · 12,470 steps · 2 h 3 min on the way): Asunción Paraguay Temple → Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Asunción → National Pantheon of the Heroes
Where to stay in Asunción
- Centro Histórico: Panteón, Palacio de López and the riverfront within walking distance.
- Villa Morra: Modern, safe area with malls and restaurants.
- Carmelitas: Stylish bars and restaurants; the nightlife hub.
- Recoleta: Calm, leafy area between the centre and Villa Morra.
Getting from the airport to Asunción
- Silvio Pettirossi (ASU): No practical public transport; taxi, Bolt or Uber to the centre ≈ 25–30 min.
Getting around
Buses are confusing; Bolt or Uber is the easiest way around. At night call a car by app instead of walking in the centre.
Classic places to eat
- Lido Bar: Opposite the Panteón since 1953; sopa paraguaya and chipa.
- Bolsi: Open since 1960; Paraguayan classics and sandwiches.
- Tierra Colorada Gastro: Creative cooking with Paraguayan produce; the city’s best-known chef’s restaurant.
- La Paraguayita: Big, busy parrilla with Paraguayan-style grilled meats.
- Bar San Roque: Old bar-restaurant open since the early 1900s; Paraguayan dishes.
Romantic views
- Costanera de Asunción (Sunset): The road along the Paraguay River is beautiful at sunset.
- Palacio de los López (Evening): The white palace looks elegant on the riverfront when lit at night.
- Loma San Jerónimo (Afternoon): One of the oldest quarters, with colourful stairways and small houses.
- Asunción Botanical Garden (Early morning): A large wooded area near the river that is calm for a morning walk.
Football stadiums in Asunción
- Estadio Ueno Osvaldo Domínguez Dibb: Home of Club Olimpia
- Estadio General Pablo Rojas: Home of Cerro Porteño
- Estadio Dr. Nicolás Léoz: Home of Club Libertad
- Estadio Arsenio Erico: Home of Club Nacional
Good to know before visiting Asunción
- Fine: Drug offences carry severe penalties.
- Warning: Check official advice for some areas near the Brazilian border.
- Warning: Carry your passport.
- Sharing tereré (cold mate) is a common gesture of hospitality.
- The currency is the guaraní; carry cash outside cities.
- Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often; check official government sources before you travel.
- Emergency: 911
- Plugs: C, 220V
- Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Tipping: About 10% is customary.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Paraguay, Wikivoyage — Paraguay, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Asunción travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Asunción?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- What are the top things to do in Asunción?
- Highlights: Palacio de López, Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Asunción, National Pantheon of the Heroes, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Asunción and Casa de la Independencia Museum. The map has 15 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Asunción?
- Centro Histórico: Panteón, Palacio de López and the riverfront within walking distance. Other options: Villa Morra, Carmelitas and Recoleta.
- How do you get from the airport to Asunción city centre?
- Silvio Pettirossi (ASU): No practical public transport; taxi, Bolt or Uber to the centre ≈ 25–30 min.
- How do you get around Asunción?
- Buses are confusing; Bolt or Uber is the easiest way around. At night call a car by app instead of walking in the centre.
- What is the emergency number in Asunción?
- Emergency: 911.
- Do you tip in Asunción?
- About 10% is customary.
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