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Caaguazú
ℹ️Practical info — Caaguazú
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💡 Tips
- Known as the "Wood Capital," it's the best place in the country to buy handcrafted wooden furniture and decorations.
- Spanish is spoken, but learning a few basic Guarani greetings will get you big smiles from the locals.
- Visit the local municipal market in the morning to see the bustling trade of fresh regional produce.
- The weather can be quite hot; always carry a thermos for cold tereré, just like the locals do.
- Public transportation is mostly via long-distance buses; you might need to hire a local taxi to reach rural balnearios.
🍽 Food
Traditional Paraguayan barbecue with large cuts of beef. You can find excellent steakhouses along the main route passing through town.
A hearty, thick soup with cornmeal and cheese dumplings. A comforting dish served in traditional restaurants.
Fried empanadas where the dough is made of cassava instead of wheat. Try them at local street stalls.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Numerous workshops and roadside stalls offer beautifully carved wooden figures, mate gourds, and furniture.
Buy fresh local spices, herbs for your tereré, and everyday traditional items.
A natural outdoor pool area just outside the city, offering a refreshing and shaded retreat on hot days.
The central square, excellent for sitting on a bench under the trees and watching local life pass by.
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Caaguazú, a city in the Caaguazú Department of eastern Paraguay, lies about 180 kilometres east of Asunción along Route 2 and is one of the most important economic cities of eastern Paraguay. It was founded in 1733 and is one of the oldest cities in the region. The name comes from Guaraní and means the great forest, referring to the former Atlantic Forest that covered the region before colonisation. Today the city has around 110 000 inhabitants, making it one of the most populous in the department. Economically Caaguazú relies on soybean, maize and wheat farming, cattle ranching, timber processing and trade. The city hosts several large mills, sawmills and cooperatives. It is also an important educational hub with the National University of Caaguazú and several technical colleges. Notable sights include the historic parish church, the Mercado Municipal and the annual departmental festival featuring folkloric performances that bring the region's traditions to life.
- Location: Paraguay
- Nearby: Repatriación (9 km)
- Population: ~54.808 (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 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 26 |
| Rain mm | 131 | 136 | 131 | 152 | 172 | 90 | 75 | 52 | 92 | 187 | 190 | 167 |
Geography
Facts
- Foundation date: May 8, 1845
- Nickname: Capital of Wood
- Population: approx. 125,000
- Department: Caaguazú
- Distance from Asunción: 189 km
- Economy: Timber and commerce
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