Villarrica, Colonial settlement in Guairá Department, Paraguay
Located in southern Paraguay at 180 meters above sea level, Vila Rica extends across forested hills near the Ybytyruzu mountain range.
Spanish captain Ruy Díaz Melgarejo established Vila Rica in 1570, and the settlement relocated seven times before finding its permanent location in 1683.
The Manuel Ortiz Guerrero Park contains sculptures and monuments that honor local poets while providing recreation spaces for residents and visitors.
The city maintains several educational institutions, including the Catholic University and multiple technical schools that serve the growing student population.
The settlement earned the name 'Wandering City' due to its multiple relocations caused by Portuguese bandeirante attacks during colonial times.
Location: Guairá Department
Inception: 1570
Elevation above the sea: 180 m
Website: http://villarrica.gov.py
GPS coordinates: -25.74946,-56.43518
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:52
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