MAYO 2026
PARAGUAY
Welcome Dinner & Drinks
Thursday, May 28th at 7:30 PM
Asunción, Paraguay
Flights
If you’d like assistance with booking flights and organizing additional travel around South America, please contact
INES BURRÓ
TRAVEL ADVISOR
+595981423989
(iMessage or WhatsApp)
Airlines with Flights to Paraguay
Partners with American Airlines
and Delta Airlines
Partners with United Airlines
Partners with United Airlines
TRANSPORTATION
UBER
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION
If you’d prefer to hire someone for getting around, we recommend you reach out to the following services to coordinate any needs you might have!
Pineapple Transportation Service
Royal Viajes
CITIES TO STOP BY
São Paulo, Brazil
Sao Paulo has one of the largest and best connected airports in South America, so you are sure to find flights in and out of there, especially if you are using LATAM! It’s a sprawling, high-energy city overflowing with bold street art, world-class food (seriously—this place eats well), and cultural mashups you won’t find anywhere else. And, for the design aficionados, if you visit in June you might be able to see CasaCOR, Brazil’s iconic interior design and architecture showcase.
Make it a longer trip and fly to Rio de Janeiro, where you can enjoy beaches, shopping, and hiking up the Pão de Açúcar!
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Although slightly longer of a flight than other layover destinations, this city is one of the Bride and Groom’s favorite places in South America for its food, wine, and rich culture! We recommend the city for a mix of grand European-style architecture with bold Latin energy: giving you salons and sampas, steak and street art, tango and late-night cafés. If you want to make it a longer trip and visit other areas of Argentina, we recommend going after the wedding for the winter season in June.
Make it a longer trip and visit Mendoza during the dormancy state: clear skies, snow-capped peaks, intimate tastings, and no crowds. Dress warm, skip the vineyard strolls, and lean into fireside Malbec and Andean views.
Make it a longer trip and visit Bariloche, San Martin de los Andes, or Villa L’Angostura for a cozy winter escape with skiing, scenic viewpoints, artisan chocolate shops, hearty Andean dining, and charming downtown strolls amid snow-covered mountain views.
Panama City, Panama
If you’re flying with Copa Airlines, their main hub is in Panama City—so take the opportunity to spend a few days exploring the city’s vibrant culture, the Panama Canal, and nearby destinations like the beaches, rainforests, and islands that make the country one of Central America’s most dynamic stopovers.
If you choose to make it a longer trip, Panama City connects to most major airports in Latin America. You could spend some time on the beaches of the Caribbean, discovering Mexico and surrounding areas, or head down South to any major city of South America!
Lima, Peru
If you’re flying with Avianca, consider stopping in Lima, Peru—its hub city and gateway to South America—where you can experience world-class cuisine, rich colonial architecture, and easy access to iconic destinations like Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley.
Make it a longer trip and fly to Cuzco, where you can explore Machu Picchu and other historical wonders in the peak season!
Santiago, Chile
If you’re flying with Avianca, a stop in Santiago, Chile is well worth it. Set between the Andes and the Pacific, the city offers stunning mountain views, world-class dining, top-tier wineries, vibrant neighborhoods, and convenient access to both ski resorts and coastal getaways.
Nicole & Peter' s
TRAVEL TIPS
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People exclusively use WhatsApp to communicate, so for any appointments or reservations make sure to have Whatsapp downloaded and with notifications on!
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Paraguay (and most of Latin America) uses the decimal comma system, where decimal points are actually expressed as commas. For example, $1,000.00 would be expressed as $1.000,00 - be careful when reading price tags!
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Most places take credit card - but just in case you’d like to try some street food or would prefer to use only cash visit any of these locations and ask for GUARANI, the local currency.
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MAXICAMBIOS located in Shopping del Sol, Shopping La Galeria, and Shopping
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Mariscal Lopez.
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Uber is available in the city and is compatible with the US and EU apps, but we recommend hiring a car service for airport transportation
HOTELS
Bride’s Hometown
Asunción
We recommend staying here to be close to the location of our Welcome Dinner and proximity to the bride and groom!
LA MISIÓN AND
THE HUB HOTEL
A local pair of boutique hotels owned and managed by friends of the family. Guests are treated like extended relative —offering genuine hospitality, personal attention, and the kind of warmth and care that Paraguay is known for. Conveniently located next to the Mariscal Lopez Mall, these hotels provide prime access to hair salons, shopping, and dining. Please stay as many days as you’d like, but for the days between May 28th to June 1st make sure to join our hotel block so you get a 20% discount with the code “bodanicoleypeter”
LAS LOMAS
CASA HOTEL
Las Lomas Casa Hotel is a charming boutique property set in a quiet, upscale residential neighborhood, offering a warm, home-style atmosphere with the comfort of a high-end stay. Built from a large traditional house, it features cozy, elegant rooms, lush gardens, an inviting outdoor pool, and relaxing common spaces that feel more like a private residence than a hotel. Just a short walk from Shopping del Sol and La Galería, it’s perfectly located for travelers who want easy access to Asunción’s best malls and restaurants while enjoying a peaceful, intimate retreat away from the city’s busier areas.
San Bernardino
If you’d like to stay closer to the wedding venue, we recommend staying in San Bernardino for the days before and after the party. If you are staying in town for longer, we recommend staying in Asuncion for proximity to dining and shopping.
Local Activities
TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS
Historic Tour of Downtown Asunción
We are hosting a historic walking tour of Asunción on Friday, May 29th, 2026. If you are interested in participating in it, please contact Nicole before May 8th, 2026.
MUSEUMS
MUSEO DEL BARRO
The best known museum in the city, with an outstanding collection of indigenous art,
contemporary Paraguayan works, and colonial-era artifacts.
CASA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA MUSEUM
A small but important historic house showing where Paraguay’s independence movementbegan in 1811.
MUSEO DE LA MEMORIA
Focused on Paraguay’s dictatorship period (1954–1989), documenting human rights abuses and political history.
NATIONAL PANTHEON OF THE HEROES (PANTEÓN DE LOS HÉROES)
Technically a monument, but functions like a museum with exhibits honoring nationalheroes and important historical figures.
MUSEO DE NUMISMÁTICA Y JOYAS DEL BANCO CENTRAL
Museum inside the Central Bank featuring historical currency, medals and
precious artifacts.
MUSEO ETNOGRÁFICO ANDRÉS BARBERO
Excellent for understanding Paraguay’s indigenous cultures and anthropological history.
MUSEO NACIONAL DE BELLAS ARTES
Paraguay’s national fine arts museum with 19th–20th century paintings and sculptures.
MUSEO MITOLOGICO RAMÓN ELÍAS
Unique folk museum showcasing Guaraní mythology with life-sized figures of legendary creatures.
MUSEO DEL CABILDO
Exhibits on Paraguayan culture, history, and music inside a historic government building.
MUSEO DEL ARTE SACRO
Impressive collection of religious art and Jesuit-era wooden sculptures.
MANZANA DE LA RIVERA
A complex of historic houses with rotating exhibits and cultural events
(part gallery, part museum).
TWO - DAY TRIPS
While we are not directly involved with the planning of any of these potential trips,
please feel free to reach out to us for any help and recommendations!
ITAIPU DAM AND IGUAÇU FALLS
The Itaipú Dam is one of the world’s largest hydroelectric projects, offering impressive panoramic viewpoints, guided tours, and a fascinating look at how Paraguay and Brazil share its massive energy output. Just a short drive away, straddling the border between Argentina and Brazil, Iguaçu Falls lets you experience over 250 waterfalls stretching nearly 3 kilometers, making it one of the most powerful and jaw-dropping natural sites on Earth.
If you’d like to visit Iguaçu Falls, we can help arrange transportation from Asunción to Foz de Iguaçu and recommend hotels. You can choose between visiting the Brazilian side, where you get panoramic views of the falls from across the river, or the Argentinian side, where walkways take you right up to the edge of the falls. American citizens need an e-visa and a Yellow Fever Vaccine record to enter Brazil, so you’ll need to handle that in advance if you plan to go there.
If you’re including the falls in your trip, we recommend going after the wedding and then flying from Foz to São Paulo or Buenos Aires. Both cities have convenient flights to the U.S., though some routes may require a connection.
JESUIT RUINS OF PARAGUAY
The Jesuit Ruins of southern Paraguay—such as Trinidad and Jesús—are UNESCO World Heritage Sites that showcase the remarkable remains of 17th-century missions where Guaraní communities and Jesuit priests lived and worked together. Visiting them feels like stepping into a quiet, open-air museum surrounded by history, stone carvings, and stunning nighttime light shows.
FOOD
Nicole and peter’s
favorite local Café!
el café de acá
A beloved Asunción staple serving traditional Paraguayan comfort food and excellent coffee in a cozy, garden-style setting that feels like an authentic local home.
Bride’s Order: Mbeju Clasico
(Paraguayan cheese pancake)
Groom’s Order: Chipa and Cocido con Leche (Paraguayan cheese-bread and sweetened
yerba mate tea with milk)
Karl & Peter’s
favorite Bakery!
oveja negra
A trendy, artisanal bakery-café known for its 100% sourdough breads, excellent croissants and vegan-friendly pastries, all baked
without additives or preservatives.
Groom’s Order: Almond Croissant
Father of the Bride’s Order: Media Lunas
Nicole’s Favorite Bakery!
karú
A stylish artisan bakery-café in Asunción known for its fresh sourdough, locally sourced ingredients, and relaxed upscale vibe that makes it one of the city’s best spots for brunch or coffee.
Bride’s Order: Pastafrola (Guava Butter Pie)
Nicole’s Favorite Ice Cream Shop!
heladería parís
One of the oldest ice cream shops in the city,
and a local classic for sweet-lovers!
Bride’s Order: “Copa Ana” (Paraguayan-style sundae: crushed ice cream cone base,
dulce de leche, 2 scoops of ice cream,
and hard chocolate shell)
Anthony Bourdain
recommended Street Food and
Brother-of-the-Bride's Favorite
lomilito's
An Asunción street-food classic, known for its juicy lomito (sirloin) sandwiches, loaded fries, and lively late-night atmosphere that captures the city’s casual vibes and hits the spot late at night or after drinks.
Order: Lomito Completo (Paraguayan style burger with thin cuts of veal, home-made mayo, onion, lettuce, and fried egg with a side of fries)
Nicole and Peter's Favorite Grill!
la cabrera
A steakhouse known for juicy steaks and hearty, traditional sides.
A pedestrian block with trendy restaurants
and stores that we love to visit!
la cuadrita
Trendy bistro blending Paraguayan ingredients with contemporary French and American flavors.
Creative seafood restaurant known for fresh river-to-table dishes and elegant presentation.
Upscale Italian spot offering handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and an extensive wine list.
Pinton Casa Bistró
Pez de Mar Dulce
Mozzafiato
Cozy Paraguayan café known for healthy brunches, salads, and artisanal baked goods.
La Provista
Modern, lively restaurant-bar serving fusion cuisine and cocktails in a chic, social atmosphere.
Pecadora
Classic Paraguayan-style steakhouse celebrated for perfectly grilled meats and generous portions
Patria Parrilla
Fun and creative plant-based spot reimagining Paraguayan comfort food with flair.
(VEGAN)
pink cow
WHERE TO SHOP
Shopping Paseo La Galeria
Shopping del Sol
Shopping Mariscal Lopez
La Cuadrita
GETTING READY
for the party
If you’d like to go to a local salon for hair and makeup before the wedding, these are the bride’s recommendations. Make sure to make an appointment with a couple weeks of anticipation as these places are also popular with locals who will attend the wedding!