Costanera de Asunción, Riverside avenue and recreational area in Asunción, Paraguay.
The Costanera de Asunción stretches approximately 9 miles (15 kilometers) along the Paraguay River, offering wide pedestrian walkways, bike lanes, green spaces, and views of the city skyline and historic government buildings including the National Congress and Palacio de los López.
Construction of the first section began in June 2010 and was completed in December 2012, with subsequent northern and southern extensions opening in June 2020 and July 2024 respectively, representing an investment exceeding 21 million dollars in urban waterfront development.
On Sundays and public holidays, one lane facing the river closes to vehicles, transforming the avenue into a popular gathering space where families walk, cycle, attend cultural festivals, watch fireworks displays, and purchase food from local vendors selling traditional Paraguayan snacks.
The avenue is accessible via multiple points from central Asunción with parking facilities nearby, and visitors can rent bicycles, take boat trips departing from the waterfront, or explore on foot using self-guided walking tour routes available through mobile applications.
Residents frequently mention that evening walks along the Costanera provide some of the finest sunset views over the Paraguay River in the entire city, making it a preferred spot for romantic outings and family gatherings during golden hour.
Location: Asunción
Address: Av Costanera José Asunción Flores, Asunción 001213, Paraguay
Phone: +595216273000
Website: http://asuncion.gov.py/category/costanera
GPS coordinates: -25.27688,-57.63135
Latest update: November 27, 2025 21:10
Paraguay features a combination of natural sites, historical structures, and cultural institutions. In the capital Asunción, central buildings include the López Palace, the National Museum, and the National Pantheon of Heroes. The waterfront promenade runs along the river. The city contains several museums, including the Barro Museum with folk art and the Independence House. Religious structures include the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. The Botanical Garden includes a zoo. The Itapúa region contains two Jesuit reductions: Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangüé, both from the 17th and 18th centuries. In Ciudad del Este, the second largest city, modern shopping centers include Nissei and Monalisa, along with the Itaipú hydroelectric dam on the Brazilian border. The Monday Falls are located nearby. The Friendship Bridge connects Paraguay to Brazil. Natural areas include Lake Ypacaraí, a 90 square kilometer lake (35 square miles) near Asunción, and Ybycuí National Park with hiking trails and waterfalls. San Bernardino on the shores of Lake Ypacaraí has a viewpoint and a church. The Siete Saltos waterfalls are in the northern Salto del Guairá region.
Congress of Paraguay
484 m
Estadio Defensores del Chaco
3.1 km
Palacio de López
632 m
National Pantheon of the Heroes
710 m
Casa de la Independencia Museum
650 m
Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción
6.6 km
Our Lady of Asunción Cathedral
537 m
Icono Tower
1.6 km
Cerro Lambaré
7.1 km
Mburuvicha Róga
3.5 km
Iglesia de la Encarnación (Asunción)
1.1 km
Héroes del Chaco Bridge
5.5 km
World Trade Center Asuncion
6.5 km
Municipal Theatre Ignacio A. Pane
588 m
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de Asunción
1.7 km
Avenida Mariscal López (Asunción)
838 m
Colegio Internacional
2.1 km
Asunción Paraguay Temple
3.1 km
Wilson Tower
1.5 km
Glesia Ortodoxa Rusa de la Virgen del Amparo
1.7 km
Our Lady of Asunción Cathedral
540 m
Estadio José Tomás Silva
3.4 km
Estadio Hugo Bogado Vaceque
8.7 km
National Library of Paraguay
2.6 km
Loma san jeronimo
1.4 km
Museo del Barro
7.3 km
Edificio del ABN Amro Bank (Asunción)
788 m
Museo judio del paraguay
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