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With kids in Lambaré, the most complete outing is the Costanera Sur: playgrounds, a bike lane, sand volleyball courts and food stalls by the river, with Cerro Lambaré at the end. For the rest of the weekend there's the main square and the Casa de la Cultura, the Eco Parque Felicidad, and indoor options like bowling and the shopping centres on Avenida Cacique Lambaré.
What to do with kids by the river
- Costanera Sur. An 8.1 km riverside road from Avenida Colón in Asunción to Cerro Lambaré, with wide pavements, a bike lane and a linear park of about 1,000 m with playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, an amphitheatre and 13 food outlets (Última Hora, 2024 (opens in a new tab)). Arrive an hour before sunset, bring bikes or scooters, water and, in summer, insect repellent.
- Cerro Lambaré. The hilltop has a viewpoint with the Monumento a la Paz Victoriosa and a statue of the chief Lambaré. It's in Asunción's Jukyty neighbourhood, right on the Lambaré border, and visits have grown since the Costanera opened (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Go in daylight: for years the site was neglected and had safety problems (ABC Color, 2022 (opens in a new tab)).
- Puerto Pabla municipal beach. A small beach on the Paraguay River, good for fishing and birdwatching (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). It's a spot to sit with tereré while the kids watch the river; check municipal notices before letting them swim.
What's in central Lambaré?
You can walk it in a morning:
- Plaza Central. Opposite the Nuestra Señora del Rosario parish, the oldest church in the municipality; next to the town hall stands a black obelisk honouring local soldiers (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)).
- Casa de la Cultura Profesor Héctor Portillo. An old mansion turned museum, behind the town hall (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). A good add-on to the square for school-age kids.
- Monumento a la Burrerita. The statue, unveiled in 1987, honours the women who carried goods by donkey (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). A quick photo stop and a story to tell the kids.
Where can they run and play?
Eco Parque Felicidad. An ecological park on the banks of the Lambaré stream, with natural areas and sports pitches (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). It's the place for older kids to burn energy or for a family kickabout in the late afternoon, once the heat drops. Bring a ball, water and hats.
What if it rains or it's too hot?
- Strike Bowling. At Avenida Cacique Lambaré 2762, between Héroes del 70 and Río Apa (official site (opens in a new tab)). It opened in 2021 with 20 lanes, its own kitchen and bars (Infonegocios (opens in a new tab)). In October 2026 it opened Tuesday to Sunday, 16:00 to midnight (Instagram (opens in a new tab)). For a birthday or a big group, book a lane ahead.
- Shopping Century Plaza. On the same avenue, with food outlets and parking for 250 cars, 130 of them covered (La Nación, 2022 (opens in a new tab)). Handy in the rain, since you get out of the car under cover.
- Paseo Cerro Alto. Another shopping arcade on Cacique Lambaré, with fast-food outlets (Infonegocios (opens in a new tab); Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)).
Where to eat as a family
Without a fixed favourite, choose by where you are:
- On the Costanera Sur: the 13 outlets in the linear park, to eat by the river after playing.
- On Cacique Lambaré: the Century Plaza food court or Paseo Cerro Alto, with parking sorted.
- On Avenida Luis María Argaña: Paseo del Totto, another centre with food outlets (Infonegocios (opens in a new tab)).
With small children, eat early: a hungry child won't wait long for a table.
Getting around Lambaré with kids
- From Asunción: the Costanera Sur takes you into Lambaré without going down Avenida Félix Bogado (ABC Color, 2024 (opens in a new tab)).
- From Villa Elisa: Avenida Defensores del Chaco gets long jams (Última Hora (opens in a new tab)); at rush hour allow extra time and bring something to keep the kids busy in the car.
- In heavy rain: the municipality has asked drivers to avoid several crossings on Cacique Lambaré, including Río Apa, Humaitá, Héroes del 70 and Juan Bautista Rivarola (ABC Color, 2023 (opens in a new tab)). On those days, pick an indoor plan and stay off flooded streets.
FAQ
Where can you take kids in Lambaré?
The Costanera Sur, with playgrounds and a bike lane; the Eco Parque Felicidad; the main square and the Casa de la Cultura; and, indoors, Strike Bowling and Shopping Century Plaza.
Does the Costanera Sur have playgrounds?
Yes. Its linear park of about 1,000 m has playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, an amphitheatre and 13 food outlets.
What can you do in Lambaré with kids when it rains?
Go to Strike Bowling, open Tuesday to Sunday from 16:00, or Shopping Century Plaza, which has covered parking. Avoid the Cacique Lambaré crossings that flood.
Is it safe to climb Cerro Lambaré with children?
Go in daylight. The viewpoint gets more visitors since the Costanera Sur opened, but for years it was neglected and had safety problems.
