HB PY (asumido) · Dominio públicoSugarcane Spirit Route (Piribebuy)
A day among sugar mills and distilleries of Paraguayan caña, with tastings and the story of the national spirit.
What it is
The Ruta de la Caña takes visitors to trapiches (traditional sugarcane mills) and distilleries in Piribebuy to see how sugarcane becomes cane syrup, alcohol and caña paraguaya (Paraguayan sugarcane spirit), with tastings and stories from the producers. It was declared of cultural interest in 2026, and that same year the know-how behind Paraguayan caña was formally declared cultural heritage. The area also offers the Liqueur and Honey Route and the Procole Cheese Tour.
What to see and do
- Artisanal sugar mills and distilleries
- Tastings of caña and cane syrup
- Queso Paraguay (fresh farm cheese) from Procole
Tips
Spots are limited and booked through tour operators; check the dates before you go each year. If you’re tasting, don’t drive: organized transport is the way to go.
Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.
What to see
Piribebuy · Cordillera
Piribebuy
Heroic town of 1869 and home of the 60-stripe poncho para'i, recognized by UNESCO as intangible heritage.
Piribebuy (compañía Chololó) · Cordillera
Chololó
A clear stream tumbling over rocks through the forest: the classic swimming spot on the Piribebuy–Paraguarí road.
Piribebuy (colonia Piraretã) · Cordillera
Salto Piraretã
A hidden waterfall in the Piraretã farming community, with a stream, family campgrounds and fresh forest air.
Festivals and events here
National Festival of the 60-Stripe Poncho Para’i
Music, crafts and local pride centered on the sixty-stripe poncho, handwoven in Piribebuy.
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Mass, a procession and festivals with Paraguayan and international artists in this heroic city of the War of the Triple Alliance.
Patron saintPiribebuy, CordilleraFeaturedResearched and reviewed in September 2026 with 3 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.