Cmasi · CC BY-SA 4.0National Festival of Immigrant Communities
Ten immigrant communities show off their dances, costumes and food in the heart of the Colonias Unidas.
What it is
Hohenau, founded by German immigrants, celebrates the diversity of the Colonias Unidas with a festival featuring communities from Paraguay, Italy, Argentina, Japan, Switzerland, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Belgium and Ukraine. There’s a parade of delegations, traditional dances, the presentation of queens in traditional dress, orchestras, ballet and food from each community. It’s a great gateway into the immigrant history of southern Paraguay.
What to see and do
- Grand Saturday parade of delegations
- Dances and costumes from ten communities
- Immigrant cuisine
Tips
In 2026 entry cost ₲20,000 on Friday and ₲30,000 on Saturday and Sunday. Combine it with Bella Vista’s Yerba Mate Route and the missions of Trinidad and Jesús.
Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.
What to see
Hohenau · Itapúa
Colonias Unidas: Hohenau y Obligado
Immigrant colonies with community festivals, Choppfest, parks and pioneer museums.
Festivals and events here
Colonias Unidas Rally (National Rally Championship)
The National Rally Championship opens its season on the red-dirt roads of the Colonias Unidas.
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The Colonias Unidas cooperative’s big farming showcase: machinery, crops and technology, with free entry.
ExpoHohenau, ItapúaResearched and reviewed in September 2026 with 2 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.