Centro Cultural Intendente Carlos Domingues
A municipal centre with a museum, library, dance, music and theatre schools, and the culture office of Pedro Juan Caballero.
What it is
Pedro Juan Caballero's municipal cultural centre brings together under one roof the city museum, the library, the Municipal School of Dance, Music and Theatre, and the culture office. It is the place to see what is happening on the border cultural scene and to learn about local history. It is in the central area, close to the tourist information centre, which makes it easy to include in a walking route.
What to see and do
- Municipal museum
- Library
- Dance, music and theatre schools
Did you know…?
It concentrates a museum, a library and arts schools in one building.
It is named after a former mayor of the city.
Tips
- Ask the culture office about current activities and exhibitions.
- Combine it with a visit to Punta Porã lagoon.
Check hours before you go.
Best time: Year-round.
Activities
Festivals and events here
Amambay Expo
The north’s biggest agricultural fair, in the border city of Pedro Juan Caballero, right next to Ponta Porã.
ExpoPedro Juan Caballero, Amambay27JunNuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro · Pedro Juan Caballero
A huge procession over an artistic carpet made by the city's students and organizations, and a main Mass in this border city with Brazil.
Patron saintPedro Juan Caballero, AmambayFeaturedNearby
Pedro Juan Caballero · Amambay
Laguna Punta Porã
An urban lagoon on the Brazilian border, historic origin of the city, with the Monument to the Pioneer and traditional ox-carts.
Pedro Juan Caballero · Amambay
Pedro Juan Caballero
A dry border with Brazil: a single avenue separates two countries, three languages and plenty of shop windows.
Cerro Corá · Amambay
Mirador y sendero al Cerro Muralla
A lookout inside Cerro Corá National Park with panoramic views of the hill and the Amambay range.
Cerro Corá · Amambay
Parque Nacional Cerro Corá
Where the Great War ended: hills, forest and the stream where Marshal López fell.
Amambay (cordillera del Amambay) · Amambay
Cerro Guazú (Jasuka Venda)
The Paĩ Tavyterã's sacred hill, origin of creation in their tradition, with rock engravings in the Amambay range.
Capitán Bado · Amambay
Capitán Bado y sus saltos
Some thirty waterfalls hidden in the Amambay range, right on the dry border with Brazil.
Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 1 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.