FF MM · CC BY-SA 4.0Pilar Hawaiian Party
The country’s biggest beach party: thousands dance on the sand on the banks of the Paraguay River.
What it is
For more than three decades, Pilar has kicked off summer with the Hawaiian Party on its Municipal Beach on the Paraguay River. With flower leis, printed shirts and music until dawn, it draws between 15,000 and 20,000 people from all over Paraguay and the neighboring Argentine riverlands. It’s the perfect excuse to get to know the capital of Ñeembucú, with its riverside promenade, its wetlands and its river cooking, from surubí (a large catfish) to chupín (a hearty fish stew).
What to see and do
- Party on the sand by the Paraguay River
- National artists and DJs
- Ñeembucú river cuisine
Tips
Buy tickets in advance: nearly all of them sell out. Book accommodation in Pilar early. Stay hydrated—January is scorching.
Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.
What to see
Pilar · Ñeembucú
Pilar
A historic town on the Paraguay River: the only surviving colonial cabildo, a marble basilica, wetlands and fishing.
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Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 3 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.