What to do and see in Asuncion, Paraguay: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

June 6, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

The "Mother of Cities" was founded in 1537, and declared independence from Spain in 1811. The charming historic section can be explored on foot. The friendly Paraguayan capital, gateway to the grassy Gran Chaco region, has long been a center of music, poetry and the arts, but only in recent years has Asunción been able to escape its long history of dictatorship rule. Sites to visit include Panteon Nacional de los Heroes, Casa de la Independencia and Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Asuncion.
Restaurants in Asuncion

1. Museo del Barro

Grabadores Del Cabichui 2716 E/ Emeterio Miranda y Canada, Asuncion C.P. 1827 Paraguay +595 21 607 996 [email protected] http://www.museodelbarro.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 300 reviews

Museo del Barro

Opens a scene where the various visual expressions of Paraguay are shown. Abre una escena en donde se exponen las diversas expresiones visuales del Paraguay.

Reviewed By traveldiva1938 - Tucker, United States

Spent a few hours here during recent trip to Asunción. This museum is not to be missed. Comprehensive collection beautifully displayed. The only disappointment was the museum shop. I expected a much nicer shop with a more helpful staff in a museum of the quality.

2. Parque Nu Guasu

Aeropuerto Silvio Petirossi S/N Luque, Asuncion 2079 Paraguay http://www.facebook.com/pages/Parque-%C3%91u-Guaz%C3%BA/198057266929698?sk=timeline&ref=page_internal
Excellent
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4.5 based on 130 reviews

Parque Nu Guasu

3. Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad

Av. Santisima Trinidad esquina Sacramento, Asuncion Paraguay +595 21 290 202
Excellent
46%
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad

4. Parque de la Salud

Ruta McAl. Estigarribia y C. Montiel frente al Banco Central, Asuncion 2309 Paraguay
Excellent
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

Parque de la Salud

5. Casa de la Independencia

14 de Mayo esq. Presidente Franco, Asuncion Paraguay +595 21 493 918 [email protected] https://www.casadelaindependencia.org.py/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 463 reviews

Casa de la Independencia

This is the site of the 1811 declaration of independence from Spain.

Reviewed By Geminican - San Jose, United States

Nice little house displayed the declaration of independence of Paraguay, and history of it. You will learn a lot in this little casa. It's right in the heart of the old town near the tourist information center. Free admissions.

6. Panteon Nacional de los Heroes

Mariscal Estigarribia at Plaza de los Heroes, Asuncion Paraguay
Excellent
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4.0 based on 781 reviews

Panteon Nacional de los Heroes

Memorial to Paraguay's war dead.

Reviewed By WJD_CO - Longmont, United States

This is one of the most beautiful buildings in Asuncion. A classic building that is in great condition unlike many of the buildings in the old downtown. Right on the park, it is a great addition to the city.

7. Casa Viola

Asuncion Paraguay +595 21 442 448 http://www.mca.gov.py/mrivera.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 59 reviews

Casa Viola

Renovated example of early colonial architecture.

8. Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion

Plaza Independencia, Asuncion Paraguay +595 21 444 150 http://arzobispado.org.py/inicio/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 543 reviews

Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion

Reviewed By MDonVacation - Saint Simons Island, United States

This place is worth a visit Lots of information available on site The church is not always open Very central

9. Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno)

El Paraguayo Independiente y Juan de Ayolas, Asuncion Paraguay +595 41 40200 http://www.presidencia.gov.py
Excellent
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4.0 based on 1,001 reviews

Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno)

Reviewed By TravelReviewer1983 - Sde Eliezer, Israel

The Government Palace is a stunning piece of architecture and is worth viewing from front and back. The guards can get a bit funny if you get too close but otherwise it is worth a visit

10. Legislative Palace (Palacio Legislativo)

Plaza Independencia, Asuncion Paraguay +595 21 441 077 http://www.cabildoccr.gov.py
Excellent
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4.0 based on 146 reviews

Legislative Palace (Palacio Legislativo)

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