Expo Mariano Roque Alonso (predio de la Asociación Rural del Paraguay)
Every July, the country's biggest fair: show cattle, Paraguayan industry, food and entertainment.
What it is
The International Expo of Livestock, Industry, Agriculture, Trade and Services (simply 'la Expo' to everyone) is Paraguay's largest fair. It takes place every July at the grounds of the Rural Association of Paraguay in Mariano Roque Alonso. There are pavilions of Paraguayan companies and products, livestock competitions across all categories, farm and halter-cattle auctions, a food court and shows. For an international visitor, it's a showcase of rural, productive Paraguay in just a few hours.
What to see and do
- Purebred cattle competitions
- Pavilions of Paraguayan industry and products
- A food court with traditional dishes
- Shows and activities for the whole family
Did you know…?
The Remanso Bridge, opened in 1978, spans the Paraguay River to link Eastern Paraguay with the Chaco.
Before becoming a district, the area was called Corumba Cue and was part of Limpio.
History
Mariano Roque Alonso was created as a district on August 30, 1945, by decree of President Higinio Morínigo; it was previously called Corumba Cue. It is named after the consul who governed Paraguay together with Carlos Antonio López between 1841 and 1844. It's also the gateway to the Chaco: the Remanso Bridge, opened in 1978, crosses the Paraguay River to the Trans-Chaco Highway.
Tips
- Dates, hours and ticket prices are announced each year: check before you go.
- Route PY03 and the roads into Asunción get congested on Expo days; go on a weekday if you can.
Only during the Expo, in July; hours and tickets are published each year (check before you go)
Best time: July, during the Expo (check dates each year before you go).
What to try
- Asado (Paraguayan barbecue) and traditional dishes in the Expo food court
Activities
Festivals and events here
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Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 4 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.