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Asunción 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Asunción grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Palacio de López · Castles & palaces·Museums & galleries

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  1. Morning
    Palacio de López

    Castles & palaces

    A neoclassical building in Asunción that serves as the office and government seat of Paraguay's president. Though not the presidential residence, it functions as the center of Paraguayan politics.

  2. After lunch
    Museo Memoria de la Ciudad

    Museums & galleries · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    A museum located in the Manzana de la Rivera building complex, across from Asunción's government palace. Its exhibits trace the city's history and development through the different eras.

  3. Afternoon
    Casa de la Independencia Museum

    Museums & galleries · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    A history museum in Asunción, housed in an old residence tied to Paraguay's independence. It's worth a visit for anyone wanting to see traces of that era.

  4. Evening
    Ricardo Brugada

    Shopping & districts · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    An old working-class neighborhood on the Paraguay River in central Asunción. Close to major sights like the government palace, the cathedral, and the Costanera, it offers a different side of the city center.

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DAY 2

Around Pilcomayo River · Nature·Museums & galleries

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  1. Morning
    Pilcomayo River

    Nature

    The Pilcomayo is the longest western tributary of the Paraguay River, cutting across central South America. Along its course, you'll find vast, sweeping natural landscapes.

  2. After lunch
    Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Asunción

    Museums & galleries · 8.5 km from the previous stop

    The National Museum of Fine Arts is located in Asunción, Paraguay. It's a pleasant place to take your time appreciating works of art.

  3. Afternoon
    National Pantheon of the Heroes

    Temples & religious sites · 1.6 km from the previous stop

    A Paraguayan landmark located between Palma Street and Chile Street in downtown Asunción, prized for its architectural, artistic, and cultural value. As its name, the "Pantheon of Heroes," suggests, it is a symbolic building honoring those who devoted themselves to the nation.

  4. Evening
    Municipal Theatre Ignacio A. Pane

    Culture & venues · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    This municipal theatre is located in Asunción. It's a great place to experience local culture through live performances.

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DAY 3

Around Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Asunción · Temples & religious sites·Shopping & districts

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  1. Morning
    Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Asunción

    Temples & religious sites

    Paraguay's principal Catholic cathedral, located in Asunción's old town. As the first parish established in the Río de la Plata region, it's a historic stop worth visiting on a walk.

  2. After lunch
    Asunción Paraguay Temple

    Temples & religious sites · 3.1 km from the previous stop

    A temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Asunción, Paraguay — the first such temple built in the country. Its distinctive architecture also makes it a great photo spot.

  3. Afternoon
    Jara

    Shopping & districts · 1.5 km from the previous stop

    A neighborhood in Asunción, named after Juan Antonio Jara, a 19th-century vice president who once owned land in this area.

  4. Evening
    Las Lomas

    Shopping & districts · 3.2 km from the previous stop

    One of Asunción's most sought-after quiet, upscale residential areas, its tree-lined streets are dotted with charming cafés and boutique shops that make for enjoyable walking. Large shopping malls and hotels sit right alongside, so a casual stroll easily turns into shopping and dining.

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Around Palacio de López, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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