FF MM · CC BY-SA 4.0Expo Folklore (feria artesanal del Día del Folklore)
National crafts fair in Plaza de la Democracia, with ñandutí, ao po'i, tooled leather and carvings.
What it is
Around Folklore Day, Asunción's Plaza de la Democracia becomes a crafts market with work from across the country, backed by the Municipality of Asunción and the Paraguayan Crafts Institute (IPA). You will find ñandutí lace, ao po'i (fine embroidered cloth), encaje ju, cross-stitch, tooled leather and wood carvings inspired by Guaraní mythology, with pieces ranging from very affordable ones, such as keyrings and magnets, to more elaborate work like leather wallets with ñandutí inlays. Customizable tereré kits are also on offer. Crowds peak in the afternoon and early evening, when more people pass through downtown.
What to see and do
- Ñandutí, ao po'i, encaje ju and cross-stitch
- Tooled leather and Guaraní-inspired carvings
- Customizable tereré kits
- Prices starting from very affordable pieces
Tips
For a calmer chat with the artisans, go in the morning.,Bring cash, especially small bills.,Ask which town each piece comes from: every town has its specialty.
Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.
What to see
Asunción · Asunción (Distrito Capital)
Palacio de López (Palacio de Gobierno)
The palace Carlos Antonio López had built for his son, now the seat of the executive branch overlooking the bay.
Asunción · Asunción (Distrito Capital)
Panteón Nacional de los Héroes y Oratorio de la Virgen de la Asunción
The domed shrine where the great names of Paraguayan history rest, watched over by soldiers in full dress uniform.
Asunción · Asunción (Distrito Capital)
Plaza de los Héroes y calle Palma (centro histórico)
The main square and downtown's shopping street: handicrafts, a Saturday street fair and buildings that tell a century of stories.
Asunción · Asunción (Distrito Capital)
Museo Casa de la Independencia
The colonial house where Paraguay's independence was plotted on the night of May 14, 1811.
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TraditionAsunción y todo el país, VariosResearched and reviewed in September 2026 with 2 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.