Estación de Maciel y su Festival de la Estación

Monument

An old station 10 km from Caazapá that was for years the town's only link, now home to a cultural festival.

248 km≈ 4 h from Asunción

1 hourDuration

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What it is

Maciel is a small town in Caazapá, 10 km from the departmental capital, and its main attractions are its colonial houses and the old railway station, which in earlier times was the only link with the rest of the country. Trains no longer run, but it remains a point of tourist interest, although its state of conservation is modest. Since 2012 the Festival de la Estación has been held on the esplanade of the former station around 24 and 25 April, organised by a culture-support commission under the municipality. It is a short railway-heritage stop to combine with Caazapá, Yuty and the Franciscan route.

What to see and do

Old Carlos Antonio López Railway station
The village's colonial houses
Festival de la Estación (April)

Did you know…?

The Festival de la Estación began in 2012.

The station is 10 km from Caazapá.

History

The railway was for decades the village's link with the country. After service declined the station fell out of use, and since 2012 the community has revived it with a festival.

Tips

In April check the festival dates and programme with the municipality.
The station may be in poor condition: photograph from outside.
According to Wikipedia, the Station Festival has been held since 2012 around 24 and 25 April; confirm dates and programme each year.

Exterior visible. Check opening hours before you go.

Best time: April for the festival.