Casa de la Independencia
Place · Historic centre
A colonial adobe house where the 1811 independence plot was hatched, now a small free museum: 30–40 minutes in the morning.
- Go morning
- Free entry
- Mostly indoors
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- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Paraguay ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Paraguay's migration authority or a Paraguayan consulate; get your passport stamped at land borders, as some crossings let you pass without it.
- Paraguay ↗The Chaco is remote with few services; travel with a guide or experienced operator and carry water and fuel.
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- Asunción and surroundings ↗December to February is very hot: keep outings to the early morning.
- Asunción ↗Many shops, museums and offices close from about 12:00 to 15:00 or 16:00: plan visits for the morning and keep the afternoon for the hotel or an AC café.
- Asunción ↗Motorbike snatch thefts happen on main roads: do not use your phone at the kerb, and carry the bag on the side away from traffic.
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours not on file: check the official site.
- Crowds
Quietest around 09:00 or 12:00 · go morning
- Tickets
- Adult: Free
- Time to spend
- 35–45 min · up to 60 min if you linger
Best time to go
Quiet most mornings; school groups sometimes book ahead.
Opening hours
- Note
- Opening hours are posted at the gate but not confirmed here; check before you go.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Calle Presidente Franco at 14 de Mayo, historic centre
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- none of note; single-storey colonial house
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · none of note; single-storey colonial house
- Check firstAccessible toilet
Sensory load
- Sensory load1/5 Very low
- Peak crowd2/5 Low
Exposure: low
Bailouts
- heat: Plaza de los Héroes benches (shade)
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Plaza de los Héroes benches (shade)
Problem
Red lines
- Do not touch the period furniture and documents on display.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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The pin marks the centre of Historic centre: this place has no exact entrance point on file.
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Everything else we know about this place
Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- One of the few original colonial buildings left standing in the centre; most others were rebuilt after independence-era fires and later development.
- Labels are in Spanish; ask at the desk whether an English handout exists (check).
- Small rooms: a tour group ahead of you can fill the space for a few minutes.
Best time of day
Go morning. Plan 35–45 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate, ordinary weekday
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
What to see, in order
01
Period rooms
Colonial furniture, portraits and documents from the 1811 plot.
02
Inner courtyard
Small adobe-and-tile courtyard typical of the era.
03
Independence room
The room where the conspirators are said to have met on the night of 14–15 May 1811.
How to do it well
- 1Go on a weekday morning; call ahead if you want a guided room-by-room talk (check for an English-speaking guide).
- 2Combine with Manzana de la Rivera and the Panteón, both a short walk away.
- 3Entry is free; a small donation box is usually at the door.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
20min
Worthwhile
35min
Typical
45min
p95
60min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (45 min).
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Reception and gift table
5 minSmall desk with donation box and postcards.
Period rooms
20 minFurnished rooms with 1811-era pieces; ask about the conspirators' meeting room.
Courtyard
10 minSmall shaded adobe courtyard; the best photo spot.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- quiet
- Leave by
- 09:459:45 AM
- Closing buffer
- 315′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 15:00. Many centre museums close for the midday break; confirm the afternoon reopening time before planning a later visit.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlynone of note; single-storey colonial house
- Accessible toilet: check · check
Single-storey colonial house with a raised threshold at the street door; narrow doorways between rooms.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | Small; ask at the desk. | — |
| Tickets | Free entry; donation box. | — |
| Shade | Courtyard only. | — |
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| History-minded first-time visitors | good | Free, short and the clearest single stop for the independence story. |
| Families with small children | caution | Narrow rooms and glass cases are not stroller- or toddler-friendly. |
Skip it if
- You have under 30 minutes in the centre and must choose between this and the Panteón.
Combine with
Combine with
Walk the Historic centre area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Courtyard arches | Morning, soft light | No flash near paper documents and portraits. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is there an English guide?
Not confirmed; ask at the desk when you arrive.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is Casa de la Independencia free to visit?
Yes, entry is free; a small donation box is usually at the door.
How long does a visit take?
30–45 minutes for the rooms and courtyard; add time if a guided talk is offered.
Photos
Photos
Casa de la Independencia Photo: Chipachyryry, CC0
Deep dive
Sources
- officialSENATUR — Paraguay tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage — Asunción
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