Caaguazú Department, Administrative division in eastern Paraguay
Caaguazú Department is an administrative region in eastern Paraguay spanning approximately 11,500 square kilometers and divided into 23 districts. Coronel Oviedo serves as the administrative center of this area.
The region received its current name in 1945, marking the end of an earlier naming period. This renaming followed decades of using a previous designation from the early 20th century.
The local population maintains Guaraní customs visible in regional celebrations and everyday practices. These traditions shape how communities gather and mark important moments throughout the year.
The region provides basic medical services through clinics and health centers located throughout the territory. Visitors should expect rural terrain and consider service availability when traveling to remote areas.
A mountain range crosses through the region creating distinct ecological zones with different landscapes. This geographical variation allows different economic activities to flourish in separate areas.
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Reserva natural Morombí
141.9 km
Granja Ecoturística Yvambopi
21.3 kmYguazú Lake
122.2 km
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, Coronel Oviedo
3.5 kmBalneario Pozo Hondo
41.7 kmBalneario el Mangal
92.3 kmSalto de la Cantera
39.3 kmSalto San Pablo Akatî
48.2 kmParque Recreativo Asahi
147.9 kmSalto Pa'í
41.9 kmParque Techapyra
39.4 kmInicio del tramo Carayao
25.1 kmPozo Mágico
73.7 kmDesfiladero de Santo Domingo
72.7 kmSalto Suizo
45.5 kmMercado santani paraguay
74 kmMirador Cerro de la Cruz
46.5 kmScenic viewpoint
45.5 kmScenic viewpoint
45.6 kmScenic viewpoint
45.6 kmScenic viewpoint
45.4 kmMirador Cerro punta
35.8 kmKai's Viewpoint
39 kmScenic viewpoint
45.9 kmMiranto
47.1 kmWaterfall
43.9 kmWaterfall
43.9 kmSalto Suizo
45.5 kmJosé Domingo Ocampos
Tres de Febrero
Caaguazú District
Carayaó
Coronel Oviedo
Doctor Cecilio Báez
Doctor Juan Eulogio Estigarribia
Dr. Juan Manuel Frutos
La Pastora
Mariscal Francisco Solano López
Nueva Londres
R. I. Tres Corrales
Raúl Arsenio Oviedo
Repatriación
San Joaquín District, Paraguay
San José de los Arroyos
Santa Rosa del Mbutuy
Tembiaporá
Vaquería
Yhú
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