About Centro
The Center of Asunción, also known as the microcentro, is the administrative, commercial, and historic heart of the Paraguayan capital. It is structured around the streets Palma, Estrella, and Chile, with the country's Kilometer Zero at the intersection of Palma and Chile, opposite the Panteón Nacional de los Héroes. Calle Palma, 12 blocks long, has been the main commercial artery of the city since the 19th century and is currently undergoing revitalization with initiatives such as the Feria Palmear. The microcentro concentrates ministerial headquarters, the Cabildo, banks, traditional hotels, commercial galleries, and the highest density of architectural heritage in Paraguay. Activity is intense during the day and drops noticeably at night. The real estate offer is dominated by office buildings, street-level shops, and apartments in older towers at accessible prices. For the international investor, the Center offers low entry values, high appreciation potential linked to urban recovery plans, and an ideal profile for commercial, hotel, or tourist rental uses.
- Historic and cultural center
- High connectivity
- Mixed residential-commercial use
- Architectural heritage
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Businesses & services in Centro
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Paraguay's premium chain for perfumery, cosmetics, fashion, leather goods and jewelry, run by Galería Guaraní S.A. since 1965. International luxury brands in Asunción and Ciudad del Este.
VICAR S.A. — Honda Paraguay
Official Honda dealership with 49 years of history. Sale of new and used vehicles, after-sales service, certified workshops, and complete stock of genuine spare parts.
Bristol S.A.
Bristol: Paraguay's leader in appliances, TVs, smartphones and motorcycles. Over 102 branches, own financing up to 18 installments, and free delivery in under 24 hours. Founded in 1980.
Ña Eustaquia
A family-run Paraguayan traditional-food brand, with locations in several malls around Asunción. This location is downtown in Asunción.
La Vienesa
A Paraguayan confectionery, bakery and café chain, with breakfast, lunch and afternoon-tea seating. It has branches around Asunción, including one on Calle Oliva, right downtown.
Javorai
A pizza restaurant and eatery operating from four separate locations in Asunción, including the Centro, Avenida España, Boggiani and Santísima Trinidad areas.
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