San Lorenzo
Paraguay · Departamento CentralPY
City in Central, Paraguay
San Lorenzo is a city in the Central Department in Paraguay. It is a suburb of Asunción, and the third most populous city in Paraguay, with a population of 252,561. The National University of Asunción campus is located in San Lorenzo, that's why it is sometimes known as "Ciudad Universitaria". The city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Lorenzo.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 225,395
- Coordinates
- -25.340, -57.509
- Timezone
- America/Asuncion
- Elevation
- 126 m
Overview of San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo sits in Departamento Central, Paraguay and reads as a compact city. Population figures land around 225,395. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for culture, nature and sports.
Things to do in San Lorenzo
Culture in San Lorenzo
(11)San Lorenzo records Art Galleries, Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Fountains under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for San Lorenzo. Altogether 11 options are tagged here.
Nature in San Lorenzo
(11)Under nature, San Lorenzo is tagged with Beaches, Desert, Gardens, Geological Formations and Islands. In all, 11 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows San Lorenzo's own activity tags.
Sports in San Lorenzo
(7)Sports in San Lorenzo covers Biking, Running, Skateboard, Slopes and Tennis. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows San Lorenzo's own activity tags.
Adventure in San Lorenzo
(6)The adventure shortlist for San Lorenzo: Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Off Road Trails, Shooting Ranges and Skydiving. All of it is drawn from San Lorenzo's recorded activities. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in San Lorenzo
(5)San Lorenzo's nightlife entries include Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Nightlife. All of it is drawn from San Lorenzo's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in San Lorenzo
(3)San Lorenzo's water sports entries include Sailboats, Surf and Water Sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for San Lorenzo. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in San Lorenzo
(2)On the family side, San Lorenzo offers Playgrounds and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what San Lorenzo is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in San Lorenzo
(1)Shopping lovers get Shopping. All of it is drawn from San Lorenzo's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit San Lorenzo
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Departamento Central; once there, walking covers most of San Lorenzo. The local time zone is America/Asuncion.
Similar destinations
Places near San Lorenzo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is San Lorenzo known for?
- San Lorenzo is mainly a destination for culture, nature and sports, set in Departamento Central, Paraguay with around 225,395 inhabitants.
- What can you do in San Lorenzo?
- You can plan around Art Galleries, Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Fountains in San Lorenzo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit San Lorenzo?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is San Lorenzo located?
- Administratively, San Lorenzo sits in Departamento Central, Paraguay — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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