Iwan · CC BY-SA 3.0Cerro Lambaré y Monumento a la Paz Victoriosa
A 156 m volcanic hill above the Paraguay River, crowned by a large monument and with open views toward the bay.
What it is
Cerro Lambaré is a volcanic rock formation on the banks of the Paraguay River, inside Asunción's urban boundary, in the Jukyty neighbourhood and right next to the municipality of Lambaré. It reaches 156 metres above sea level. Contrary to popular belief it is not the capital's highest point: that title belongs to Colina Alta street in the Nazareth neighbourhood, at 169 metres. At the top stands the Monument to Victorious Peace, designed by Spanish architect Juan de Ávalos y Taborda. It includes an angel at the very top, statues of four national founders, a cacique figure holding an image of the Virgin and historical engravings. The base carries a statue of a cacique that many people associate with Lambaré, although the identification is unproven.
What to see and do
- The Monument to Victorious Peace at the summit
- Views of the Paraguay River and the southern part of the capital
- The angel and the statues of national founders in the sculptural group
Did you know…?
The legend of cacique Lambaré, the Guaraní chief said to have faced the Spaniards around the time Asunción was founded, gives the hill its identity, although the statue at the base is not confirmed to be his portrait.
History
The monument was built between 1979 and 1982. The statue of Stroessner that went with it was removed in 1991. Since 20 July 2024, when the Costanera Sur opened, the hill has been getting more visitors.
Tips
- Since the Costanera Sur opened in 2024, the hill has been receiving more visitors.
- Wear good shoes and bring water; the summit has little shade.
- Avoid staying very late and go with company.
Check opening hours before you go.
Best time: Cool late afternoons, to watch the sunset over the river.
Activities
Festivals and events here
International Jazz Day in Asunción
Jazz concerts at cultural centers and stages around the capital to celebrate the genre’s world day.
MusicAsunción, Asunción (Distrito Capital)May→ JunAsunción International Book Fair (FIL)
Ten days of books, authors and language: the country’s great literary festival, with free entry and a guest country.
CulturalAsunción, Asunción (Distrito Capital)FeaturedMayIndependence Days (May 14 and 15)
Two public holidays for the 1811 independence: flags, ceremonies, sopa paraguaya and chipa guasu all over the country.
CulturalAsunción, Asunción (Distrito Capital)AugAugust 1: National Carrulim Day
On the first day of August people drink carrulim—cane liquor, rue and lemon—to ward off the ills of the most dreaded month.
TraditionAsunción y todo el país, VariosAugAugust 15: Founding of Asunción and Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption
The birthday of the Mother of Cities coincides with the feast of its patron saint: Mass at the Cathedral, a public holiday and cultural events.
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Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 4 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.