About Asunción
Asunción is the capital of Paraguay, home to around 1,482,200 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Experiences
Things to do in Asunción
1
Metropolitan Cathedral
2
Jardín Botánico y Zoológico
Where to eat
Local favourites
Burger King
If you fancy something you know. Also, open in the evening.
Ña Eustaquia
Very busy for lunch, you may need to wait for a table. Main lunches cost {{currency
Seoul
Korean buffet, with many vegetarian options where you fill your plate and pay per weight.
El Bolsi
Opened in 1960, it's one of the oldest restaurants in town. It has a café and pastry section, and a separate restaurant section. Also, an ou
Lido Bar
Established 1954 in the style of a contemporary American cafe-bar, Lido Bar has hardly changed. It was the first place Anthony Bourdain visi
Hacienda Las Palomas
Really good Mexican food (not "chips & salsa Tex-Mex"). The margaritas are particularly good, but the food is even better.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Giuseppe Hostal & Suites
Breakfast included.
- $
Hotel La Española
Air conditioning, cable TV, free WiFi, parking. Continental breakfast included.
- $
Hotel Rosa II
No breakfast. Big patio with trees. The rooms are basic but spacious with private bathroom.
- $$
Hotel San Diego
- $$
Aspen Hotel & Apart
Shopping
- Shopping del Sol
- Shopping Mariscal López
- Mall Excelsior
- Asuncion Super Centro
- Palma Street
- Mercado 4
Nightlife
- Britannia Pub
- 904 Bar
- Coyote
- Hollywood Dance
- Paseo Carmelitas
- La Tabernita
Museums & culture
- Metropolitan Cathedral
In pictures
Asunción gallery
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