The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Asuncion, Paraguay

July 14, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

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. Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad

Av. Santisima Trinidad esquina Sacramento, Asuncion Paraguay +595 21 290 202
Excellent
46%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad

2. Iglesia Maria Auxiliadora

Don Bosco con Humaita, Asuncion Paraguay
Excellent
69%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Iglesia Maria Auxiliadora

3. Centro Cultural de Espana Juan de Salazar

Tacuary 745, Asuncion 1506 Paraguay +(595) 449 921 http://juandesalazar.org.py/
Excellent
73%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
0%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Centro Cultural de Espana Juan de Salazar

4. Casa de la Independencia

14 de Mayo esq. Presidente Franco, Asuncion Paraguay +595 21 493 918 [email protected] https://www.casadelaindependencia.org.py/
Excellent
35%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
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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.

5. Panteon Nacional de los Heroes

Mariscal Estigarribia at Plaza de los Heroes, Asuncion Paraguay
Excellent
31%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
4%
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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.

6. Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion

Plaza Independencia, Asuncion Paraguay +595 21 444 150 http://arzobispado.org.py/inicio/
Excellent
28%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

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

7. Casa Viola

Asuncion Paraguay +595 21 442 448 http://www.mca.gov.py/mrivera.html
Excellent
27%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
5%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 59 reviews

Casa Viola

Renovated example of early colonial architecture.

8. Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno)

El Paraguayo Independiente y Juan de Ayolas, Asuncion Paraguay +595 41 40200 http://www.presidencia.gov.py
Excellent
36%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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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

9. Legislative Palace (Palacio Legislativo)

Plaza Independencia, Asuncion Paraguay +595 21 441 077 http://www.cabildoccr.gov.py
Excellent
24%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
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4.0 based on 146 reviews

Legislative Palace (Palacio Legislativo)

10. Costanera de Asuncion

Avenida Costanera, Asuncion Paraguay http://kuestenstrasseinside.blogspot.com
Excellent
29%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
5%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,275 reviews

Costanera de Asuncion

Reviewed By Temper43 - Panama City, Panama

Asuncion needed a new promenade and open air space to walk and enjoy the river and also for public enjoyment, and also, looks very modern and a good place to walk in a late afternoon....it is a very hot town....temperature wise

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