Leandro Neumann Ciuffo · CC BY 2.0Areguá pottery
Clay planters, figurines, nativity scenes and saints on the shores of Lake Ypacaraí.
What it is
Areguá lives off clay: family workshops turn out planters, pots, animals, nativity scenes and saints, displayed at a permanent fair along the main avenue. Some potters fire in wood kilns using traditional techniques; others work with contemporary designs. Combine your visit with the historic center, Cerro Koi hill and, in winter (around August), the Expo Frutilla strawberry fair (check dates before you go).
History
Pottery is the town's main craft and, together with strawberries, one of its biggest sources of income; the permanent fair on the main avenue showcases it to visitors.
Did you know…?
In the Las Mercedes neighborhood, the family of master potter Nicasia Delvalle models saints — among them the Virgin of Caacupé — from black clay and kaolin brought from Tobatí, Pirayú and Itauguá. In June 2025 the National Culture Secretariat named five master ceramists Living Treasures, including two from Areguá, Bienvenida 'Ña Nena' Páez and Roque Maqueda, along with masters from Itá and Tobatí.
Where to buy
At the permanent fair on the main avenue, about 30 km from Asunción by road. Several workshops on the IPA's National Crafts Route offer hands-on experiences by appointment, costing roughly ₲50,000 to ₲100,000 (check before you go).