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Waterfront · Assunção, Assunção
Costanera de Asunción
The avenue along the Bay of Assunção, with a promenade and lawns in front of the Palacio de López and the historic centre. On Sundays and public holidays the lane next to the water is often closed to cars.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Costanera de Asunción
The Costanera is the avenue that runs along the Bay of Assunção, the bend of the Paraguay River in front of the historic centre. The first section, avenida José Asunción Flores, was opened in 2012, and later sections extended the avenue north and south. Along the road there is a promenade, lawns and benches.
The Costanera runs beneath the central escarpment and shows the city from a different angle: from there you can see the Palacio de López, the Cabildo, the National Congress and the Catedral above, and on the other side, the bay and the green area of the Reserva Ecológica Banco San Miguel, a protected peninsula.
On Sundays and holidays, the lane of the avenue facing the bay is often closed to cars and becomes a space for walking, running and cycling. In the late afternoon, when the heat drops, the promenade fills with people drinking tereré.
It’s a good place to photograph the Palacio de López, by day or at night when it is lit up.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 minutes to 1 hour to walk the stretch in front of the centre.
Best time
In the late afternoon, for the light over the bay and the Palacio de López, or on Sunday morning when the lane next to the water is usually closed to cars. In summer, avoid the midday sun.
How to get there
From the historic centre, walk down the street beside the Palacio de López or the Cabildo. Taxis and ride‑hailing apps drop off at the avenue access points.
Tip
Bring water and a hat: the promenade has little shade. For the classic photo of the Palacio de López, stand on the stretch immediately below the palace.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Costanera de Asunción
Can you walk along the Costanera?
Yes, there is a promenade along the avenue. On Sundays and holidays, the lane by the bay is often closed to cars for walking and cycling.
What can be seen from the Costanera?
The Palacio de López, the Cabildo, the Congress and the Cathedral atop the bluff, and the bay with the Reserva Ecológica Banco San Miguel on the opposite shore.
What is the best time?
Late afternoon, when the heat eases and the light hits the Palacio de López, and early evening, when the palace is lit up.