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Piribebuy
ℹ️Practical info — Piribebuy
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Visit the San Blas Church, where you can still see bullet holes from the 1869 war in its historic walls.
- Cool off in the numerous 'arroyos' (streams) surrounding the city; these natural pools are very popular in summer.
- Try the local 'caña', a traditional sugarcane spirit for which this region is famous.
- Visit the local history museum to learn about the city's heroic resistance during the Great War.
- Plan your walks through the hilly center in the early morning to avoid the peak afternoon sun.
🍽 Food
Try this organic sugarcane rum at the small traditional distilleries located on the outskirts of town.
This cheese and corn bread is often still baked in wood-fired ovens here; look for it at street stalls.
A hot beverage made from mate herb and burnt sugar, served for breakfast in cafes around the main square.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
This unique hand-woven garment is world-famous; look for the workshops of local weavers for authentic pieces.
Find high-quality handmade belts and bags in the shops near the city center.
Walk along the banks further away from the main swimming areas to find secluded natural spots.
A peaceful area under the shade of ancient trees, excellent for soaking in the historic atmosphere.
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Piribebuy, a town in the Cordillera Department in central Paraguay, lies about 75 kilometres east of Asunción along the Piribebuy River in a hilly landscape at the foot of the Cordillera de los Altos. It was founded in 1640 as a Franciscan reduction and is one of the oldest towns in the country. Piribebuy gained historical fame through the Battle of Piribebuy on 12 August 1869, in which Paraguayan defenders, including women and children, fought desperately to halt the Brazilian troops; the massacre of the defenders is regarded as one of the most tragic episodes of the War of the Triple Alliance. At that time the town was the provisional capital of Paraguay. Today around 25 000 people live here, working mainly in agriculture, sugar-cane farming and tourism. Notable sights include the historic parish church, the Heroes' Museum and the nearby Salto Cristal, a beautiful waterfall in the mountains.
- Location: Paraguay
- Top sights: Museo Histórico "Comandante Pedro Pablo Caballero" · Paseo de la Memoria
- Nearby: Eusebio Ayala (11 km)
- Population: ~10.337 (2018)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| Rain mm | 127 | 140 | 133 | 149 | 152 | 78 | 66 | 41 | 77 | 171 | 193 | 176 |
Geography
Facts
- Piribebuy was founded on March 8, 1636, by Martín Ledesma de Valderrama.
- The city was the national capital from Dec 8, 1868, to Aug 12, 1869.
- The San Blas Church dates back to 1767 and is rich in colonial religious art.
- The Battle of Piribebuy on August 12, 1869, was one of the war's bloodiest.
- The name Piribebuy means 'gentle breeze' or 'cool wind' in Guaraní.
- The local economy thrives on weekend tourism from the nearby capital, Asunción.
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