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Expo

Guairá Expo

Guairá’s big farming, livestock and industry fair, with shows for the whole family.

Late October (2026: October 21 to November 1, in Mbocayaty; 2025: October 22–26, 7th edition).October, November
Directions

What it is

The Guairá Expo brings together the department’s producers, ranchers, merchants and industries in Mbocayaty, a few kilometers from Villarrica. There’s a livestock show, trade stands, live performers and a food court. In 2025 it projected more than 10 million dollars in business and over 40,000 visitors. Mbocayaty is also known for its encaje ju, a delicate needle lace you can buy in town.

What to see and do

  • Livestock ring and producer stands
  • Live performers
  • Mbocayaty’s encaje ju lace

Tips

Traffic gets congested in the area: set out early. Combine it with nearby Yataity (home of ao po’i embroidery) and Independencia.

Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.

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Verified · sep 2026

Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 2 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.

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