Feria Palmear

Every Saturday in season, Asunción’s grandest old street shuts to traffic and turns into a party. Feria Palmear fills Calle Palma between Independencia Nacional and 14 de Mayo from late morning until eleven at night, and it is free to walk straight into.

There are makers and artisans selling along the pavements, street food in every direction, live music and dancing, and a different theme each week. Nothing to book, nothing to pay.

It is run by the Municipalidad de Asunción’s culture and tourism department with the Oficina de la Primera Dama and AMCHA. The season runs roughly from April until just before Christmas and the odd Saturday is skipped, so have a quick look at the organisers’ social channels if you are making a special trip.