Tourism & attractions in Asunción
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Tourism Asunción
Catedral Metropolitana Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Seat of the first diocese of the Río de la Plata; neoclassical cathedral blessed in 1845, with a silver-clad main altar, visited by Popes John Paul II (1988) and Francis (2015).
Lambaré Hill (Cerro Lambaré)
A 156 m volcanic hill on the banks of the Paraguay River in Asunción, crowned by the Monument to Victorious Peace and a statue of Chief Lambaré. It offers one of the best panoramic views of the capital.
Asunción Waterfront (Costanera)
8-km linear park on the Asunción Bay with cycle paths, open-air amphitheater, sports areas, restaurants and views of the Paraguay River.
Iglesia de la Encarnación
Asunción's only church with a basilica floor plan, in Romanesque-Corinthian style, built from 1893 and inaugurated in 1912; it served as a field hospital during the Chaco War.
Asunción Botanical Garden and Zoo
Asunción's largest park: 275 hectares of natural forest with zoo, botanical garden and the historic López family residences.
Municipal Market No. 4 (Mercado 4)
Asunción's largest traditional market, in the Pettirossi neighborhood: a maze of stalls offering fruit, vegetables, clothing, electronics, crafts and typical Paraguayan food.
Palacio de López
Seat of the Paraguayan Executive branch since 1894; neoclassical mansion begun in 1857 for Francisco Solano López, bombarded during the War of the Triple Alliance. Only the exterior can be visited.
Panteón Nacional de los Héroes
National mausoleum in neoclassical style, inspired by Les Invalides in Paris; holds the remains of Marshal Francisco Solano López, Carlos Antonio López, and other Paraguayan founding fathers.
Loma San Jerónimo Neighborhood
Asunción's oldest neighborhood, declared Historic Heritage and Tourist Neighborhood in 2013. Famous for its colorful houses, murals and Paraguay River views.
Health Park (IPS)
19-hectare IPS park in Santo Domingo neighborhood, with free medical services, outdoor gym, book park and Pilates classes.