Chipachyryry · CC0San Antonio y su Paseo Costero
A military outpost from 1672 on the Paraguay River, with a waterfront promenade opened in September 2025.
What it is
San Antonio is about 20 km south of Asunción, on the Paraguay River, and has 57,843 inhabitants (2022 census). Its ports saw Brazilian troops landing during the War of the Triple Alliance, and the Ytororó stream, where the battle of that name was fought, is nearby. To visit: the San Antonio de Padua parish, rebuilt in 1966 after a fire; Plaza de los Héroes, with a monument to fishermen; the Maestro Claudio Báez House of Culture, with a historical focus; and the Paseo Costero, a recreational space on the river opened on 24 September 2025. The patron saint festival with the Expo San Antonio is held in June, and the Pira Caldo (fish stew) Festival in August.
What to see and do
- The Paseo Costero on the Paraguay River
- The San Antonio de Padua parish
- Plaza de los Héroes and the fishermen's monument
- Maestro Claudio Báez House of Culture
Did you know…?
The Pira Caldo Festival celebrates, every August, a fish soup closely tied to river life.
History
It began as a military outpost on 2 November 1672, founded by Governor Felipe Reyes Corbalán as a defensive fort against indigenous attacks. It became a city on 16 March 1981.
Tips
- Ideal for a short trip from Asunción to watch the sunset over the river.
- If you are interested in the War of the Triple Alliance, combine it with Ypané and its Ytororó monument.
Check opening hours before you go.
Best time: Late afternoons for sunset; June for the patron saint festival.
Activities
Festivals and events here
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Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 3 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.