Concepción, Paraguay: travel guide
Northern river-port city on the Río Paraguay, "La Perla del Norte," with early-20th-century mansions, a working river port and a lively market. Main southern gateway to the upper Paraguay River and the Pantanal wetlands.
- Country
- Paraguay
- Currency
- PYG
- Time zone
- America/Asuncion
Top places to visit in Concepción
Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Concepción
Church · 4.8 rating · about 0.5 h
Bright yellow-and-white cathedral (1960–68) with interior woodwork attributed to artist Carlos Colombino — the city's landmark.
Mercado Municipal de Concepción
Market · about 0.8 h
Daily covered market — river fish, fresh produce, regional crafts and street food; the everyday heart of the city.
Costanera y Puerto de Concepción
Viewpoint · about 1 h
Río Paraguay waterfront and working port — public river beach and departure point for the Aquidabán boat toward the Pantanal.
Museo Municipal del Cuartel
Museum · about 0.8 h
Local history museum in a former barracks documenting the city's trading-era and regional past.
Things to do
- Río Paraguay & Pantanal-bound Boat Excursion Nature · 8 h · from PYG 400,000 per person
- Concepción Historic Centre Walking Tour Cultural · 2 h · from PYG 80,000 per person
Where to stay in Concepción
Hotels
- Concepción Palace Hotel 3-star · PYG 200,000 to PYG 450,000 per night
- Hotel Francés 2-star · PYG 150,000 to PYG 350,000 per night
- Hostal de las Aguas 1-star · PYG 40,000 to PYG 90,000 per night
Where to eat
- Restaurante Francés French, Paraguayan · about PYG 70,000 per person
- Sabor Brasil Brazilian, Grill · about PYG 55,000 per person
- Restaurant Tagatiyá Paraguayan, International · about PYG 80,000 per person
Getting around
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