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With kids in Fernando de la Mora, the easiest plan is a morning at the Parque Ecológico, where you can spot capybaras, a walk around the centre with the Museo Histórico and the Tereré Museum corner, and Paseo 1811 mall as your backup when it rains or gets too hot. The city sits about 6 km from central Asunción (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)), so the Botanical Garden and Ñu Guasu park are close enough for a longer day out.
Which park works best with kids?
- Parque Ecológico Fernando de la Mora. The city's largest park, about 2 hectares, with trails and capybaras (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)); the national tourism office describes it as the green retreat in the middle of town (visitparaguay.travel (opens in a new tab)). For small children, looking for the capybaras is the whole outing. In summer go early or after 5 pm and bring water and insect repellent.
- Plaza Mariscal Estigarribia and Plaza Central. The green spaces of the historic centre (visitparaguay.travel (opens in a new tab); Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Good for a short bike ride or an afternoon tereré while the kids run around.
- Plaza Julio César Franco. In the Mariscal López neighbourhood, north side. Since February 2026 it has the big "Tereré es Paraguay" letters (ABC Color (opens in a new tab)), an easy photo stop if you are visiting.
What to see downtown in one morning
- Museo Histórico. Housed in one of the oldest houses in town, next to the Municipalidad, with more than 1,300 objects and around 100 photographs from the Triple Alliance War and the Chaco War, plus guided visits (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). For school-age kids it makes history lessons tangible. Ask at the Municipalidad which days it opens.
- Esquina Cultural Museo del Tereré. At Soldado Ovelar and Asunción streets, with a mural and a monument to tereré, the cold yerba mate drink (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). A quick stop: photo, a word on why the city calls itself the tereré capital, and move on.
- Casa de la Cultura. A cultural centre with art shows, performances and events through the year (visitparaguay.travel (opens in a new tab)). Check the Municipalidad's social media for weekend activities for children.
What if it rains or it is too hot?
Paseo 1811, on Avenida Mariscal Estigarribia, is the city's main shopping centre (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab); visitparaguay.travel (opens in a new tab)). It covers lunch or a snack indoors with air conditioning without driving into Asunción. Summers here are very hot, so keep the mall for midday and save the park for morning or late afternoon.
Which local festivals do kids enjoy?
- 6 January, Kamba Cuá. A festival for San Baltazar with Afro-Paraguayan dance, held in the Camba Cuá neighbourhood (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Colourful and musical, and a tradition you will not see in most Paraguayan towns.
- Late February, city anniversary and Tereré Day. National Tereré Day falls on 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, with free entry (visitparaguay.travel (opens in a new tab)). With small children, arrive early and leave before the crowd peaks.
What is nearby for a full day?
- Asunción Botanical Garden and Zoo. More than 70 animal species, mostly South American, trees over 150 years old and a natural history museum in Carlos Antonio López's former country house (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). The grounds cover about 110 hectares (Uber (opens in a new tab)), so bring a stroller or good shoes.
- Parque Ñu Guasu (Luque). Swings, slides, seesaws, a lagoon and a duck pond, on the way to the airport (Uber (opens in a new tab)). Usual hours are 5:00 am to 9:30 pm (Última Hora (opens in a new tab)). Luque borders Fernando de la Mora to the north (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)).
Getting around with kids
- By car: Avenida Mariscal Estigarribia splits the city into a north and a south zone (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Pick plans on your side of the avenue and head home before the evening rush towards Asunción and San Lorenzo.
- By bus: the E2 electric bus line runs along Avenida Mariscal López between San Lorenzo and downtown Asunción (La Nación (opens in a new tab)).
- Always pack: water, hats, sunscreen and snacks. Parks do not always have a kiosk.
FAQ
What can you do with kids in Fernando de la Mora?
Spend a morning at the Parque Ecológico (trails and capybaras), visit the Museo Histórico and the Tereré Museum corner downtown, and use Paseo 1811 mall when it rains or is too hot.
Are there parks in Fernando de la Mora?
Yes. The Parque Ecológico, about 2 hectares, is the largest; there are also Plaza Central, Plaza Mariscal Estigarribia and Plaza Julio César Franco on the north side.
Which festivals in Fernando de la Mora suit families?
Kamba Cuá every 6 January and the city anniversary in late February, together with National Tereré Day. In 2026 the anniversary festival was free.
What is near Fernando de la Mora for a full day with kids?
The Asunción Botanical Garden and Zoo, with more than 70 species, and Parque Ñu Guasu in Luque, with a playground and duck pond, usually open 5:00 am to 9:30 pm.
