Isla Pucú y la batalla de Ka'aguy Juru
A Cordillera town where, in August 1869, around 1,200 soldiers covered López's retreat after Acosta Ñu.
What it is
Isla Pucú is a Cordillera district about 11 km from Eusebio Ayala and 16 km from Vapor Cué National Park, with some 5,300 inhabitants (2022 census). It has been a municipality since 17 May 1941. Its historical memory is tied to the War of the Triple Alliance. On 17 August 1869, after the battle of Acosta Ñu, Marshal López's troops passed through under Victoriano Bernal; the next day, the 18th, the battle of Ka'aguy Juru was fought, in which some 1,200 Paraguayan soldiers, under colonels Hermosa, Escobar and Bernal, covered the troops' passage. There were around two hundred dead.
What to see and do
- The memory of the battle of Ka'aguy Juru
- Closeness to Vapor Cué and Eusebio Ayala
- The October patron saint festival
Did you know…?
The patron saint festival is for the Virgin of the Rosary, each October, with processions and horsemanship competitions.
History
The battle of Ka'aguy Juru was fought on 18 August 1869, a day after López's forces passed through Isla Pucú heading north after the defeat at Acosta Ñu.
Tips
- Combine it with Vapor Cué National Park and the Acosta Ñu monument in Eusebio Ayala.
- Ask locally about the battle site.
Check opening hours before you go.
Best time: Mornings; August for the campaign anniversaries.
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.