How to Get to the Cultural Center of the Port of Asunción?
Option 1 – Taxi/Remís:
- The most direct way is to take a taxi or remís from the airport to downtown Asunción. The trip takes about 25–45 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Estimated fare: 80,000–120,000 guaraníes (~10–15 USD).
- You will be dropped off directly at the Cultural Center of the Port of Asunción, located on the Costanera by the Paraguay River.
- Option 2 – Public Bus:
From the airport, you can take a bus on line 30 or 38 toward downtown.- Travel time: ~50–60 minutes.
- Get off near the Costanera of Asunción and walk about 10 minutes to the Cultural Center of the Port.
- Estimated fare: 5,000 guaraníes (~0.70 USD).
From Asunción Bus Terminal (Avda. Fernando de la Mora c/ Ava. República y Argentina)
- Option 1 – Taxi/Remís:
From the terminal, a taxi takes about 20–35 minutes to reach the Cultural Center of the Port.- Estimated fare: 60,000–80,000 guaraníes (~8–10 USD).
- Option 2 – Public Bus:
Several bus lines connect the terminal with downtown (e.g., lines 23, 31, and 38).
From the La Paz Bus Terminal (Av. Perú, Plaza Antofagasta)
- Leave the terminal and take a minibus or trufi bound for Calacoto. The most direct routes pass through the Calacoto Calle 8 stops, a 1-minute walk from the Japanese Garden.
- Alternatively, you can combine with the cable car: go to Estación Libertador/Chuqi Apu and then walk ~17 min to the Garden.
✔️ Useful tips
- Useful Tips
- The Cultural Center of the Port of Asunción is located on the Costanera, very close to the Palacio de López and the historic center.
- Taxis and ride-hailing apps (Bolt, Uber, Muv) are safe and fast options.
- If you take the bus, carry small change in guaraníes.
- Traffic in Asunción can be heavy during peak hours, so allow extra time.
🗺️ To sum up
| Origin | Recommended Route | Drop-off Point |
| Silvio Pettirossi Airport | Taxi direct ➝ Cultural Center of the Port | Main entrance (Costanera) |
| Silvio Pettirossi Airport | Bus line 30/38 ➝ Costanera ➝ 10-min walk | Cultural Center of the Port |
| Asunción Bus Terminal | Taxi direct ➝ Cultural Center of the Port | Main entrance (Costanera) |
| Asunción Bus Terminal | Bus line 23/31/38 ➝ downtown ➝ 10-min walk | Cultural Center of the Port |
