Allexbcn · CC BY-SA 4.0Amambay Expo
The north’s biggest agricultural fair, in the border city of Pedro Juan Caballero, right next to Ponta Porã.
What it is
The Amambay Expo brings together livestock, farming, industry and trade in the capital of Amambay, a border city joined to Brazil’s Ponta Porã by a single avenue. There’s a livestock ring, auctions, stands and shows, with a strong influence from Brazilian rural culture. It’s a chance to combine the fair with border shopping, Cerro Corá National Park about 40 km away, and the waterfalls of Capitán Bado.
What to see and do
- Livestock and farm exhibition
- Evening shows
- Close to Cerro Corá National Park
Tips
Look into safety conditions in the border area before you travel and drive the highways during daylight hours. Book accommodation early.
Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.
What to see
Pedro Juan Caballero · Amambay
Pedro Juan Caballero
A dry border with Brazil: a single avenue separates two countries, three languages and plenty of shop windows.
Pedro Juan Caballero · Amambay
Laguna Punta Porã
An urban lagoon on the Brazilian border, historic origin of the city, with the Monument to the Pioneer and traditional ox-carts.
Pedro Juan Caballero · Amambay
Centro Cultural Intendente Carlos Domingues
A municipal centre with a museum, library, dance, music and theatre schools, and the culture office of Pedro Juan Caballero.
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Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 2 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.