Estación de Doctor Moisés S. Bertoni (ex Estación Sosa)
A station on the Caazapá–Yuty branch that in 1931 was renamed after Swiss naturalist Moisés Bertoni.
What it is
In the centre of Doctor Moisés S. Bertoni, in Caazapá department, the train station is a tourist attraction. It was established as Estación Sosa, on a branch between Caazapá and Yuty. On 27 July 1931 a decree from President José P. Guggiari changed the name in honour of Swiss researcher Moisés Bertoni (1857–1929). The town has festivals of its own: in October the patronal feast of Santa Teresa de Jesús is held with horse races and a festival called Isla Susu, and every 24 February a rodeo takes place in the Santa Teresa district with associations from all over the country. It is a stop for anyone following the railway's footprints in Caazapá, along with Maciel and Yuty.
What to see and do
- Station in the town centre
- Santa Teresa feast in October
- 24 February rodeo
Did you know…?
The name honours Moisés Bertoni, the Swiss naturalist who studied Paraguayan nature.
The 24 February rodeo gathers associations from across the country.
History
According to the local account, Estación Sosa was set up around 1880 on a branch between Caazapá and Yuty. Decree No. 40,843 of 1931 gave it Bertoni's name.
Tips
- Combine with Maciel and Yuty on a Caazapá railway route.
- Ask about the building's condition and accessibility.
Check opening hours before you go.
Best time: October for the patronal feast; February for the rodeo.
Activities
Festivals and events here
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Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 3 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.