Cmasi · CC BY-SA 4.0Eusebio Ayala National Chipa Festival
Chipas from the historic bakeries of Barrero Grande, music contests and dancing in the town square.
What it is
Eusebio Ayala, formerly Barrero Grande, is the essential chipa stop on Route PY02. Its national festival, born some four decades ago and revived in a new era that reached its 16th edition in 2026, brings together the town’s traditional chipa bakeries, a small-business fair and a music contest that awards the Chipá Argolla de Oro (Golden Chipa Ring). In 2026 it paid tribute to the singer Luis Alberto del Paraná and to a legendary local chipa baker. Entry is free and the atmosphere is pure small-town celebration, with families, musicians and artisans.
What to see and do
- Freshly baked chipa from traditional bakeries
- Chipá Argolla de Oro contest
- Folk dances in the square
Tips
Bring a bag to stock up on chipas for the road. The second Friday of August is National Chipa Day: a great week for this route.
Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.
What to see
Eusebio Ayala · Cordillera
Eusebio Ayala (Barrero Grande)
The republic of chipá: some fifty chipa bakeries and the memory of the child soldiers of Acosta Ñu.
Festivals and events here
Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 2 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.