Newdecmoi · CC BY-SA 3.0Guairá Rally (Codasur round)
The South American rally championship comes to the roads of Guairá, based in Villarrica, with stages among hills and farming colonies.
What it is
The National Rally Championship travels through several departments over the year, and in 2026 the Guairá round also counts toward the Codasur South American Championship. Drivers from Paraguay and neighboring countries race on the department’s dirt roads, and the service park and start ramp draw big crowds. Late May brings cool days, ideal for combining the race with the waterfalls and lookouts of the Ybytyruzú hills.
What to see and do
- Timed stages on Guairá’s roads
- Codasur South American Championship drivers
- Service park in Villarrica
Tips
Watch the stages only from designated areas and follow the marshals’ instructions. The Paraguayan rally calendar is published each February.
Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.
What to see
Villarrica · Guairá
Villarrica del Espíritu Santo
The 'wandering city' that moved seven times: capital of Guairá, cradle of poets and home of the Guairá Carnival.
Festivals and events here
Guairá Carnival
Dance troupes, carnival royalty and drum bands in the Villarrica sambadrome, one of the most traditional carnivals outside the capital.
CarnivalVillarrica, GuairáFeaturedSepVillarrica Flower Parade
Themed floats from schools and youth groups roll through downtown Villarrica to welcome spring.
FestivalVillarrica, GuairáOctFestival de la Raza
One of the oldest folk festivals outside the capital, with artists from Guairá and a “Giant Night.”
MusicVillarrica, Guairá16MayEspíritu Santo · Villarrica
Procession around the cathedral, fireworks and a folk festival with jineteada (bronc riding) and a food fair.
Patron saintVillarrica, GuairáFeaturedResearched and reviewed in September 2026 with 3 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.