An iconic building in downtown.
Paulista Grill is heaven for those who like BBQ and hell for those with high cholesterol.
It is part of a Brazilian chain. They offer ample premises and private rooms and, of course, buffet style BBQ.
The buffet has different kinds of salads, rice, pasta and cuts of meats. Also includes dessert!
Less than £5 or USD$10 per person.
San Martin and Mariscal Lopez
www.paulistagrill.com/home.php
One of the best places for entertainment in Asuncion. Modern and great ambience, good music and drinks.
After hours on Wednesdays and opens every weekend.
Sucre 1655 and Avda. San Martín.
www.coyote.com.py/coyote/refresh/main01/
Great place for a night out in Asuncion. It is located in Villa Morra around 1.5 miles from city centre.
About £4 to get in and that includes all drinks!
Mariscal Lopez and Cruz del Defensor
www.elsanto.com.py/elsanto.html
For a good lunch downtown try the traditional Lido Bar, traditional fish soup, villarroy de pollo (breaded chicken and mash potatoes), croqueta (breaded mince beef) and empanadas.
Opposite the Panteon Nacional in Palma and Chile, downtown Asuncion.
A 1772 town house in Asuncion city centre where patriots met and plotted the Paraguayan Independence in 1811.
Contemporary furniture, paints and objects.
Opening times:
Mondays and Fridays open at 7 AM. to 6:30PM and Saturdays at 8 AM. to 12 AM.
14 de Mayo and Presidente Franco
www.casadelaindependencia.org.py
It is a great place to grab a snack at really affordable prices. It offers Paraguayan style burguers (steaks not mince meat), pizzas and pasta.
Combos at £1.50 or USD$3.
www.pancholos.com
Mariscal Lopez and Salasquin
Palma between 14 de Mayo and 15 de Agosto and all main shopping centres.
The historic centre of Asunción has some great landmarks and historic monuments. Walking is the best way to explore it.
Independence House. A 1772 Spanish colonnial style house where Paraguayan patriots plotted the National independence on 1811.
Nowadays, it host a museum with interesting collections of objects, paints and furniture.
14 de Mayo and Presidente Franco
www.casadelaindependencia.org.py
(595-21) 493 918
info@casadelaindependencia.org.py
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