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Curuguaty
ℹ️Practical info — Curuguaty
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Spanish and Guaraní are widely spoken; learning a few basic Guaraní greetings will be much appreciated.
- The climate is hot and humid; dress in lightweight, breathable clothing.
- Public transport schedules can be flexible; always confirm departure times locally.
- Carry mosquito repellent, especially if visiting historical ruins or natural areas.
🍽 Food
A savory cornbread, typically available at local markets and traditional restaurants.
Cheese and cassava bread, often sold by street vendors-well-suited for a quick snack.
Enjoy grilled meats at family-run eateries in the town center.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The bustling heart of the town, convenient for fresh produce and everyday items.
Look for small shops selling traditional Paraguayan leather crafts.
A historical site surrounded by nature, offering a quiet place to reflect on local history.
The town's central squares are peaceful spots to sit under the shade of large trees.
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Curuguaty, a town in the Canindeyú Department of north-eastern Paraguay, lies about 250 kilometres east of Asunción in a hilly landscape dominated by soybean farming and cattle ranching. It was founded in 1715 and is among the oldest towns in the region; during the dictatorship of José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia in the early nineteenth century Curuguaty was briefly declared the provincial capital. Today the town has around 65 000 inhabitants. The name comes from Guaraní and means roughly the place of curu trees. Economically it relies on soybean and maize farming, cattle ranching and forestry, since the region is one of the country's most important soybean-producing zones. Curuguaty gained international notoriety in 2012 through the tragic Curuguaty massacre, a land-conflict incident that triggered the impeachment of President Fernando Lugo. Highlights include the historic parish church, the Mercado Municipal and the annual Festival del Maní, the peanut festival celebrating one of the region's traditional crops.
- Location: Paraguay
- Nearby: Capiibary (42 km)
- Population: ~11.095 (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 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| Rain mm | 128 | 146 | 118 | 142 | 162 | 89 | 66 | 51 | 101 | 181 | 186 | 171 |
Geography
Facts
- The city was founded on May 15, 1712, by Gregorio de Morínigo.
- It served as the national capital in 1869 during Mariscal López's retreat.
- Curuguaty is located about 240 kilometers northeast of Asunción.
- The name originates from the Curugua plant, which is native to the region.
- Uruguayan hero José Gervasio Artigas lived here in exile for 30 years.
- The area is a major producer of soybeans, maize, and wheat crops.
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