Ulises Icardi · CC BY-SA 4.0Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de Caaguazú
Caaguazú's main parish, built in 1965 by Franciscan friars and renewed in 2008 with sgraffito murals by Jorge Aguirre.
What it is
The Immaculate Conception Church was built in 1965 by a group of Franciscan friars led by Father Luis Otazua. Since then it has been the main parish and a spiritual reference point of the city; its patron saint is the Immaculate Conception, whose feast is celebrated every year with religious and cultural activities. In 2008 it unveiled a new façade with three works in sgraffito technique, totalling 60 m² of murals by the artist Jorge Aguirre, who has made similar works in Presidente Franco, Ciudad del Este and Encarnación. At night, monumental lighting highlights its architecture.
What to see and do
- Façade with sgraffito murals (2008)
- Night lighting
- The city's main church
Did you know…?
The sgraffito murals total 60 m².
The same artist made similar works in Presidente Franco, Ciudad del Este and Encarnación.
Tips
- It is a working church: respect worship times.
- 8 December is the feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Check worship and visiting hours before you go.
Best time: Year-round; 8 December for the patronal feast.
Activities
Festivals and events here
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Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 2 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.