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Neighborhood · Assunção, Assunção
Loma San Jerónimo
An old neighborhood on a hill next to the centre, with cobbled lanes, stairways, colourful houses, murals, the Oratorio San Jerónimo and a viewpoint over the city, with bars and cafés for the late afternoon.
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About Loma San Jerónimo
Loma San Jerónimo is a small hill a few blocks from Asunción's historic center, occupied by a neighborhood of fewer than ten blocks, between Don Bosco and Oliva streets and Avenida República. According to tradition, the name comes from the Hieronymite friars of the early colonial period, and on the top of the hill there used to be a watch fort.
The neighborhood grew in the 19th century with the activity of Asunción's port, and in the early 20th century it had a bohemian life. The guarania singer Agustín Barboza was born there. The streets are narrow and cobbled, and the main stairway that leads to the viewpoint is one of the city's postcards.
The Oratorio San Jerónimo, built in 1926 together with the neighborhood school, is the center of devotion to the saint, with a patronal festival and procession. Loma also celebrates the feast of St. John with a bonfire and games, and Carnival. Painted facades and murals made with residents add color to the alleys.
From the viewpoint you can see downtown Asunción from above. In the neighborhood's bars and terraces, the evening starts early, with tereré, beer and Paraguayan food.
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
About 1 to 2 hours to climb the stairs, see the oratory and the viewpoint, and stop at a bar.
Best time
In the late afternoon, for the viewpoint's view and the activity around the bars. In summer, avoid midday. During the St. John festival in June the neighborhood usually has events.
How to get there
It's a few blocks west of the historic center, uphill via Paraguayo Independiente street or Avenida República. From the Palacio de López it's about a ten-minute walk.
Tip
Climb the traditional stairway and the Pasaje Bulgarelli up to the viewpoint. Comfortable shoes help: the streets are stone and there are steps.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Loma San Jerónimo
What to do in Loma San Jerónimo?
Climb the stairways to the viewpoint, see the Oratorio San Jerónimo and the murals in the alleys, and finish at one of the neighborhood's bars and terraces.
Where does the name come from?
According to tradition, from the Jeronymite friars who gave the hill the name of the saint at the beginning of the Spanish colonization.
Is it far from the center?
No, it's a few blocks from the historic center, about a ten-minute walk from the Palacio de López.
Are there festivals in the neighborhood?
Yes. The patron saint's festival, Saint John's in June, and the carnival usually liven the streets. Check dates beforehand.