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Entertainment in Fernando de la Mora centres on four places: the Municipal Theatre for comedy and shows, the Polideportivo Municipal area for open-air festivals, Paseo 1811 for an indoor plan and Oye Chico! if you want to dance salsa at the weekend. By day, the Ecological Park and the history museum next to the town hall round it out. The city is about 6 km from central Asunción via Avenida Eusebio Ayala (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)), so it is easy to add to a night out from the capital.
Where to catch a show
Teatro Municipal Prof. Pedro Moliniers. The city's main theatre, downtown (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)) on Calle Capitán Montiel. It hosts Fernando Se Ríe, a comedy festival that brought 14 comedians over two nights in May 2026 (SENATUR (opens in a new tab)). Follow the theatre's and municipality's social media for the next edition.
Casa de la Cultura. A cultural centre with art exhibitions, performances and events through the year (SENATUR (opens in a new tab)). A cheap or free afternoon plan.
What to do by day
- Parque Ecológico Fernando de la Mora. At about 2 hectares it is the city's largest park, with walking trails (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab); SENATUR (opens in a new tab)). Go in the morning or late afternoon.
- Museo Histórico. In one of the city's oldest houses, next to the town hall, with more than 1,300 objects and 100 photographs on the Triple Alliance and Chaco wars (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Ask at the town hall about visiting days.
- Esquina Cultural Museo del Tereré. At Soldado Ovelar and Asunción streets, with a mural and monument to tereré, Paraguay's iced herbal mate (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). A quick photo stop in the self-styled tereré capital.
- Plaza Julio César Franco. In the Mariscal López neighbourhood, north side; in February 2026 it unveiled "Tereré es Paraguay" letters (ABC Color (opens in a new tab)).
- Plaza Central and Plaza Mariscal Estigarribia. Green spaces in the historic centre for an easy stroll (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab); SENATUR (opens in a new tab)).
Going out at night
Oye Chico! A Cuban-themed bar and restaurant on Avenida Mariscal López near 3 de Febrero, on the north side (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab); InfoNegocios (opens in a new tab)). According to InfoNegocios (2024) (opens in a new tab), it opened in 2022, plays live salsa, bachata and merengue, serves Cuban food and cocktails, and runs free dance classes several days a week. The pick for a group that wants to dance; message ahead to find out which nights have classes or shows.
Paseo 1811. The city's main mall, on Avenida Mariscal Estigarribia (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab); SENATUR (opens in a new tab)). Dinner and a walk indoors when it rains or the heat is too much.
Football and sport
- Estadio Alfonso Colmán. The city's largest football ground, holding 7,000, home of Club Sport Colombia (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Check the club's fixtures.
- Polideportivo Municipal. The main multi-sport venue, with several courts and room for 1,500 spectators (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). The city's big festivals happen next to it.
Dates worth planning around
- 6 January, Kamba Cuá Festival. In honour of Saint Balthazar, with Afro-Paraguayan dance in the Camba Cuá neighbourhood (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). The city's most distinctive celebration.
- February, anniversary and Tereré Day. National Tereré Day is the last Saturday of February (ABC Color (opens in a new tab)). In 2026 the 87th anniversary festival ran on Saturday 28 February from 7:30 pm at Cancha Universo, opposite the Polideportivo (Manuel Domínguez and Albert Sabin), free entry (SENATUR (opens in a new tab)).
- 27 November, Medalla Milagrosa. The city's patron saint festival (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)).
Getting there and back
- From Asunción: via Avenida Eusebio Ayala or Avenida Mariscal Estigarribia, which splits the city into north and south zones (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)); Route PY01 (former Acceso Sur) runs along the south.
- Electric bus: line E2 runs along Avenida Mariscal López between San Lorenzo and central Asunción; when it launched in February 2026 it ran 4 am to 1:45 am as a trial (La Nación (opens in a new tab)).
- If you drive: Paraguay has zero tolerance for alcohol at the wheel (ABC Color (opens in a new tab)). If you're drinking, pick a driver or take a ride-hailing car.
FAQ
What is there to do in Fernando de la Mora?
Catch comedy or a play at the Municipal Theatre, walk the Ecological Park, visit the history museum by the town hall, dance salsa at Oye Chico! or browse Paseo 1811.
Where to go out at night in Fernando de la Mora?
Oye Chico!, a Cuban bar on Mariscal López with live music and dance classes, or Paseo 1811 for dinner indoors.
When is Fernando de la Mora's anniversary?
Late February, alongside National Tereré Day (last Saturday of February). In 2026 the free festival was on 28 February opposite the Polideportivo Municipal.
What is the Kamba Cuá Festival?
An Afro-Paraguayan dance celebration for Saint Balthazar held every 6 January in the Camba Cuá neighbourhood.
