Place · Historic centre
Casa de la Independencia
A colonial adobe house where the 1811 independence plot was hatched, now a small free museum: 30–40 minutes in the morning.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 35–45 min
- p95 60 min
- Price
- Free
- Hours
- unknown
- Best time
- morning
- quietest window
- 28″ bags
- No
- Historic centre: forbidden
- Getting there
- Calle Presidente Franco at 14 de Mayo, historic centre
- Go morning
- Free entry
- Mostly indoors
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Plan
What to know before you go, how long it takes, when to be there
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).
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Best time of day
Go morning. Plan 35–45 min inside.
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Time on site
Minimum
20min
Worthwhile
35min
Typical
45min
p95
60min
Opening hours are posted at the gate but not confirmed here; check before you go.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- quiet
- Leave by
- 09:45
- 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.
What's inside, in walking order
01
5′
Reception and gift table
Small desk with donation box and postcards.
02
20′
Period rooms
Furnished rooms with 1811-era pieces; ask about the conspirators' meeting room.
03
10′
Courtyard
Small shaded adobe courtyard; the best photo spot.
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.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Calle Presidente Franco at 14 de Mayo, historic centre
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- note: none of note; single-storey colonial house
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Quiet most mornings; school groups sometimes book ahead.
- Sensory load
- 1/5
- Exposure
- low
Bailouts
heat
Plaza de los Héroes benches (shade)
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Plaza de los Héroes benches (shade)
Combine in the same cluster
- Manzana de la Rivera (short walk)
- Panteón Nacional de los Héroes (10 min walk)
Red lines
- Do not touch the period furniture and documents on display.
More on the groundPhoto spots · Facilities · Who it suits · Skip it if · Access and kids
Access and kids
Photo spots and rules
| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Courtyard arches | Morning, soft light | No flash near paper documents and portraits. |
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | Small; ask at the desk. | — |
| Tickets | Free entry; donation box. | — |
| Shade | Courtyard only. | — |
Who it suits
| Traveller | 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.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
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.
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- officialSENATUR — Paraguay tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage — Asunción