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What to see in Asunción

One of the oldest cities in South America, on the bay of the Paraguay River.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from March to November
  • Typical food: Vorí vorí
Photo: Robert Servin · CC BY-SA 4.0

Asunción highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Pantheon of the Heroes

    In the historic centre.

  2. López Palace

    The seat of government.

  3. Costanera

    A promenade along the bay.

  4. Mercado 4

    The big popular market.

  5. Loma San Jerónimo

    A colourful neighbourhood.

Day trips from Asunción

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Asunción

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Asunción are from March to November.

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from December to February

    Intense heat

    Summer is very hot and humid, with violent storms.

    What to do: The best time is May to September, when it’s cooler.

Typical food of Asunción

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Asunción from your kitchen).

Vorí vorí
Photo: Overkill53 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Vorí vorí

A thick chicken broth with vegetables and little balls of cornmeal and cheese: the comforting soup for cold days in Asunción and all over Paraguay.

  • Serves 4
  • 1 h 15 min

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 onion
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 tomato
  • 250 g cornmeal
  • 150 g grated fresh cheese
  • 1 egg
  • Salt, oil and parsley

How to make it at home

  1. Fry the chopped onion, pepper, carrot and tomato, add the chicken and cover with 2 litres of salted water.
  2. Simmer for 40 minutes and take the chicken off the bone.
  3. Mix the cornmeal with the cheese, the egg and a little hot broth until you have a dough you can shape.
  4. Roll into balls the size of a hazelnut.
  5. Drop them into the boiling broth and cook for 10 minutes, until they float and the broth thickens.

The trick: Serve with more grated cheese on top and chopped parsley.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a Paraguayan comedor or a chipa stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Paraguay guide.

Frequently asked questions about Asunción

What to see in Asunción?

Pantheon of the Heroes, López Palace, Costanera, Mercado 4 and Loma San Jerónimo.

What to see in Asunción in one day?

Don’t miss Pantheon of the Heroes, López Palace, Costanera, Mercado 4 and Loma San Jerónimo. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Asunción?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Asunción are from March to November.

What day trips can you take from Asunción?

Village circuit from Asunción.

What is the typical food of Asunción?

Vorí vorí. A thick chicken broth with vegetables and little balls of cornmeal and cheese: the comforting soup for cold days in Asunción and all over Paraguay.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.