Mburuvicha Róga, Presidential residence in Asunción, Paraguay

Mburuvicha Róga is the presidential residence on Avenida Mariscal López in Asunción, a two-storey mansion of about 3,000 square metres with two wings and six suites, set in 20 hectares of gardens. A tall wrought-iron gate with scrollwork and spear-topped bars stands between cream pillars bearing spherical lamps and a plaque marked 1902; behind it is a white colonnaded building with a dark glass entrance.

Spanish immigrants Cristóbal and José Peris built the mansion for former president Emilio Aceval (1898–1902) as a rest home. After the 1904 revolution Aceval sold it to Elías C. García, chief of the Capital Police; Antonio C. Pozzi later bought it and rented it for a time to the Brazilian embassy. On 27 November 1942 a decree signed by General Higinio Morínigo had the MOPC buy it from Pozzi for 6,900,000 pesos, and Decree 15,320 of 29 November 1942 allocated 3 million more for repairs and furnishings.

The name comes from the Guarani language, where Mburuvicha means leader, connecting indigenous heritage with modern government in Paraguay. You can see this cultural link reflected in how the place is named and what it represents for the country.

The complex has multiple access points along different streets serving official functions and government activities. Access may be limited since it is an active government property, so plan accordingly when visiting the area.

The gate's right pillar carries a small black plaque reading "1902", the year associated with the mansion's construction for Emilio Aceval, president from 1898 to 1902. Aceval sold it after the 1904 revolution to Elías C. García, chief of the capital police, and Antonio C. Pozzi later owned it before the state bought it in 1942.