Areguá
A colonial town on the western shore of Lake Ypacaraí, known for pottery, strawberries and a hilltop church. It is a favorite weekend escape for Asunción residents.
Areguá sits on the western shore of Lake Ypacaraí, about 30 km east of Asunción. It was a summer retreat in the colonial era, and its streets are lined with old houses with arcades. The town is famous for its pottery, and the main street is full of stalls selling jars, sculptures and garden ornaments. A Gothic church on the hill overlooks the lake. Nearby are the El Cántaro arts and culture center and the Cerro Koi nature reserve, known for its rare stone columns. During the strawberry season (August to October) and the Strawberry Festival, you can enjoy strawberry desserts. It takes about 50 minutes to drive from Asunción, or about 1.5 hours by bus. It can be combined with San Bernardino and Itauguá for a day trip around the lake.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lake Ypacaraí (San Bernardino)
- Itauguá
- Museo del Barro
- Botanical Garden and Zoo of Asunción
- Recoleta Cemetery (Asunción)
- Mercado 4
- Asunción Central Railway Station & Plaza Uruguaya
- Asunción Metropolitan Cathedral