Mbuyapey y sus playas del Tebicuary
A cattle town from 1770, with white-sand beaches on the Tebicuary and traditional architecture.
What it is
Mbuyapey was founded in 1770 and is about 182 km from Asunción. Its 1,092 km² of territory combine rolling hills and grassland valleys suited to cattle raising, with the Tebicuary and Tebicuarymí rivers, nine named streams (among them Piray, Corrientes and Cristal) and two wetlands. Its tourist appeal is the white-sand beaches on the Tebicuary and the historic architecture that preserves popular traditions. The patron saint festival, in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows, is on 15 September.
What to see and do
- White-sand beaches on the Tebicuary
- Historic architecture
- Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (15 September)
Did you know…?
During flood seasons, fishing takes place in the flooded areas along the Tebicuary.
With over 1,000 km², it is a very large and sparsely populated district, with some 6,800 inhabitants.
History
The town was established in 1770 and developed as a livestock area with crops such as sugarcane, grapes, cotton and cassava.
Tips
- In floods the beaches can be underwater: check first.
- Combine it with Quyquyhó and Caapucú.
Check opening hours before you go.
Best time: Summer, with the river low.
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.