Centro Cultural Manzana de la Rivera — Attraction in Asuncion

You always come back to the place you love. This place is really something. A cultural hub for theatre, happening, painting and music, there's even a museum there. Everyone I go there there's something new to learn, something new to be inspired by or just a great place to take your picture in front of the giant door nearby the entrance.

Their balcony has a direct few from the Lopez Palace, where the president holds office. It's beautiful during the day but even more during the night.

Inside, there's s little library were you can find some reading material or just go study. It's downtown Asunción but quiet and solemn. If you want to get to know Asunción, this is the place to do so... So much history and amazing pictures and paintings from the past centuries.

If you go, make sure you have a couple of hours free to stay as long as needed. You'll...

Super centric cultural center absolutely worth visiting, and not only because the entrance is completely free. It includes a museum, a permanent collection and spaces for exhibitions, as well as the lovely Casa Clari bar restaurant with the absolute best view on the Presidential Palace of Paraguay. Without going into the museum, the cultural center can be easily explored in about half an hour to an hour and the main courtyard is a great example of old architecture with patios and some greenery. The only downside is that, regarding the exhibitions spaces, there is little to no information about the works of art you are seeing. Still highly recommended for a visit and, obviously, with an unbeatable quality to price ratio (as...

Wonderful collection of cultural, art, and city historical museums, a library, cafe, performance stage, and courtyard. Rarely have I seen such a nice collection of museums, all free to visit. The city history museum is excellent and should not be missed. Everyone there was very welcoming. As a foreign speaking visitor, I found myself wishing there was a directory at the entrance listing of all the museums available, but we are curious and not shy people so we just popped in every open door and everything was fine. So if you are visiting, you must explore and engage. For example, we nearly missed the city museum as it is sort of back inside the complex beyond a cafe behind a...