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In Fernando de la Mora you will find small hotels, hostels and app-rented apartments, in a city that runs straight into Asunción, about 6 km from the capital's centre along Avenida Eusebio Ayala (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Pick the area first based on where you need to be each day, then check that the place is registered with Senatur and that the price you are quoted is the full price.
North or south: which side suits you?
Avenida Mariscal Estigarribia splits the city into a north zone and a south zone, and the Centro neighbourhood sits almost entirely on the north side (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)).
- North zone: borders Luque and San Lorenzo (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Useful if you have a flight, since Silvio Pettirossi Airport is in Luque (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)), or if you will head into Asunción along Mariscal López.
- South zone: borders Villa Elisa and Ñemby and is crossed by the Acceso Sur, now Route PY01 (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Better if your family or business is in southern Greater Asunción, or if you are driving on to the south of the country.
- Along Mariscal Estigarribia: the main commercial avenue, home to Paseo 1811, the city's main shopping centre (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab); Visit Paraguay (opens in a new tab)). Staying nearby puts food and shops within walking distance, at the cost of more traffic noise.
Before booking, drop the address into your phone's map and check the travel time to where you are going at the hour you will leave. Fernando de la Mora is the most densely populated district in Paraguay (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)), and at rush hour one avenue can be much slower than the next.
Getting around without a car
Several bus lines run between Asunción and the city (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Since February 2026 the E2 electric bus line has also run along Avenida Mariscal López between San Lorenzo and Asunción (La Nación (opens in a new tab)). If you will not drive, stay within a few blocks of Mariscal López or Eusebio Ayala rather than on back streets far from any stop. If you are driving, the key question is whether parking is secure and included.
How to tell if a place is legitimate
- Registur: Senatur advises checking its register of approved tourism providers before you pay (La Nación (opens in a new tab)).
- Apartments and houses on apps: anyone renting regularly through Airbnb or social media has to register with the National Tourism Register under Law 2828/05 (La Nación, 2024 (opens in a new tab)). If the host is not listed, ask why before sending a deposit.
- Invoice: every sale of goods and services must come with an invoice (factura) (Sedeco via ABC Color (opens in a new tab)). Ask for one, especially on a business trip.
What to ask before paying a deposit
- Total price: prices shown to consumers must include taxes (Law 1.334/98, art. 10 (opens in a new tab)). Ask whether breakfast and parking are included.
- Air conditioning: summer highs can reach about 45 °C (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Get confirmation that it works in your room, not just that the place "has AC".
- Noise: ask for a back room if the building faces Mariscal Estigarribia, Mariscal López or the Acceso Sur.
- Check-in time: small guesthouses do not always have overnight reception. If you arrive late, agree how you will get in.
- Cancellation: get in writing what happens to the deposit if your dates change.
When does it fill up?
The busy dates are local ones: National Tereré Day, the last Saturday of February, around the city's anniversary (ABC Color (opens in a new tab)), and the Fernando Se Ríe comedy festival at the Teatro Municipal on Calle Capitán Montiel, held on 9 and 10 May in 2026 (Visit Paraguay (opens in a new tab)). If you are coming for one of these, book early; the rest of the year, demand depends more on what is happening in Asunción.
Where to eat if you are staying one night
Paseo 1811 is the easy option (Visit Paraguay (opens in a new tab)). For dinner with music, Oye Chico! on Mariscal López in the north zone is a Cuban-themed bar with Cuban food and live salsa (InfoNegocios, 2024 (opens in a new tab); Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)); check its social media for current hours before you go.
FAQ
Are there hotels in Fernando de la Mora?
Yes: there are small hotels, hostels and app-rented apartments. Look them up on Senatur's Registur before booking.
How far is Fernando de la Mora from Asunción?
About 6 km from central Asunción along Avenida Eusebio Ayala. The city borders the capital directly.
Is Fernando de la Mora a good base for the airport?
It can be if you stay in the north zone, which borders Luque, where Silvio Pettirossi Airport is. Check the drive time on a map for your departure hour.
Do lodging prices have to include taxes in Paraguay?
Yes. Consumer protection Law 1.334/98 says advertised prices must include taxes. Ask for an invoice too.
