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SAN LORENZO
Located in the Gran Asunción region, within
10km of the capital, San Lorenzo offers a superb
mix of culture and entertainment for locals and
travellers alike. Its modern infrastructure ensures it
has a greater variety of attractions and amenities
compared to other nearby cities, likening it more so
to Asunción. San Lorenzo has two modern shopping
hubs that serve the area, Pineda shopping mall
and San Lorenzo shopping mall, which feature a
selection of modern boutiques and food courts
boasting local and international cuisine.
There is plenty of history and architecture littered throughout the city, too, including Paraguay’s oldest university
– the National University of Asunción. Furthermore, a stone’s throw from the city centre is St Lawrence Cathedral,
which was built in 1968. Grand and picturesque, it has a Neo-Gothic design, boasting a sky-blue exterior and a
number of ornate towers that make it look as if it was plucked from a fairy-tale – a unique design in a country that
has many religious buildings.
St Lawrence Cathedral
AREGUÁ
The picturesque lakeside city of Areguá is one of the prettiest in the region, just 28km from Asunción and
bordering Capiatá to its southwest. It is home to a number of artisans, and visitors will find plenty of shops,
galleries, and market stalls selling pottery and paintings. A genuine change of pace from the nation’s capital,
the city is set amidst lush green hills and nestled by the pristine Lake Ypacaraí. Colonial-style residences line
its main streets, providing plenty of architecture to enjoy, and on warmer days, the lakeside beach is a real
sun-drenched treat.
Those heading east toward the lake can’t miss the medieval-style castle known as Castillo Carlota Palmerola.
An unconventional design amongst tropical surroundings, it boasts a neo-gothic style and is encircled by
well-manicured gardens. Originally built in 1897, visitors will find furniture from the period amongst artwork
and other oddities. Once at Lake Ypacaraí, there is plenty of space to relax on Playa de Areguá and dip your
toes in the water – or even rent a canoe for the afternoon.
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SAN LORENZO
Located in the Gran Asunción region, within
10km of the capital, San Lorenzo offers a superb
mix of culture and entertainment for locals and
travellers alike. Its modern infrastructure ensures it
has a greater variety of attractions and amenities
compared to other nearby cities, likening it more so
to Asunción. San Lorenzo has two modern shopping
hubs that serve the area, Pineda shopping mall
and San Lorenzo shopping mall, which feature a
selection of modern boutiques and food courts
boasting local and international cuisine.
There is plenty of history and architecture littered throughout the city, too, including Paraguay’s oldest university
– the National University of Asunción. Furthermore, a stone’s throw from the city centre is St Lawrence Cathedral,
which was built in 1968. Grand and picturesque, it has a Neo-Gothic design, boasting a sky-blue exterior and a
number of ornate towers that make it look as if it was plucked from a fairy-tale – a unique design in a country that
has many religious buildings.
St Lawrence Cathedral
AREGUÁ
The picturesque lakeside city of Areguá is one of the prettiest in the region, just 28km from Asunción and
bordering Capiatá to its southwest. It is home to a number of artisans, and visitors will find plenty of shops,
galleries, and market stalls selling pottery and paintings. A genuine change of pace from the nation’s capital,
the city is set amidst lush green hills and nestled by the pristine Lake Ypacaraí. Colonial-style residences line
its main streets, providing plenty of architecture to enjoy, and on warmer days, the lakeside beach is a real
sun-drenched treat.
Those heading east toward the lake can’t miss the medieval-style castle known as Castillo Carlota Palmerola.
An unconventional design amongst tropical surroundings, it boasts a neo-gothic style and is encircled by
well-manicured gardens. Originally built in 1897, visitors will find furniture from the period amongst artwork
and other oddities. Once at Lake Ypacaraí, there is plenty of space to relax on Playa de Areguá and dip your
toes in the water – or even rent a canoe for the afternoon.
