Caraguatay, Paraguay
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Caraguatay is a distrito and town located in the Vapor Cué region of the Cordillera Department
in Paraguay
. The livelihood of most citizens includes farming, fishing, and local trading.
Many of its inhabitants have traveled to the United States
to work, and send remittances to their families. Building work in the city shows the great investment that this income has resulted in.
family Franco founded the city on September 24, 1770, during the government of Carlos Morphi, in the banks of Yhaguy River
. This locality was previously called Puesto Mbocajaty and included the areas of Iriarte, Ybyraity and Yeguarizo.
It is one of the oldest localities of the country. It possesses a beautiful Colonial architecture, with gardens and streets very well cared.
In the closeness of the historical center of the city, there is the “Vapor Cué” Museum, were can be appreciated ships rescued from the Yhaguy River: Apa, Ypoá, Pirabebé and Amambay, these were set on fire by its crew, so their enemies could not take possession of them.
and cattle. Many of its people have gone to work in other countries, specially the United States
, so the receiving of remittance is the greatest city income.
The foundation of the city on September 24, coincides with the patron saint’s festivity of the Virgin De Las Mercedes, in which are organized official, liturgical and student acts, in addition to musical and dancing festivals.
Marshall López and Madame Lynch used to live in a house in Caraguatay, the house of the Miranda family, before they moved to San Estanislao
.
The Ykuá Ramírez was camp of the Paraguayan troops during the War of the 1870.
Vapor Cué is a museum in the open, near the Yahguy River, where the rest of seven ships of the Paraguayan Armed Fleet that participated in the War of 1870 are exhibited. Also, metallic pieces and objects, flags and photographs from that time.
The festivities of the city are May 14, day of Saint Francis Labrador and September 24, day of the Virgin De Las Mercedes, the city’s patron saint.
, taking the Route number 2. In the center of Eusebio Ayala
, 65 kilometers from Asunción, there is a deviation to the north, which leads to Caraguatay and other cities.
In Asunción, from the central bus station, there are several buses that go to Caraguatay.
Others personalities:
Cordillera Department
-History:During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries this area of the country was going through a serious crisis due to population bellicosity of the Indians from Chaco. The villagers from Tobatí located north of the river Pirapo then called, had to migrate south for the continue attacks by...
in Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
. The livelihood of most citizens includes farming, fishing, and local trading.
Climate
The climate in this department is mild and dry. The average temperature is 22º Celsius, in summer reaches 39°C and in winter drops to 3°C.Demography
Caraguatay had a population of 11,568, including 6,045 men and 5,523 women, at the 2002 census.Many of its inhabitants have traveled to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to work, and send remittances to their families. Building work in the city shows the great investment that this income has resulted in.
History
The SpanishSpain
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family Franco founded the city on September 24, 1770, during the government of Carlos Morphi, in the banks of Yhaguy River
Yhaguy River
The Yhagüy River is a small river running north-south in Cordillera Department, Paraguay.In places it is little more than a stream and is also known as Arroyo Yhaguy-Guazú and Arroyo Yhaguy)...
. This locality was previously called Puesto Mbocajaty and included the areas of Iriarte, Ybyraity and Yeguarizo.
It is one of the oldest localities of the country. It possesses a beautiful Colonial architecture, with gardens and streets very well cared.
In the closeness of the historical center of the city, there is the “Vapor Cué” Museum, were can be appreciated ships rescued from the Yhaguy River: Apa, Ypoá, Pirabebé and Amambay, these were set on fire by its crew, so their enemies could not take possession of them.
Economy
The population dedicates to the agricultureAgriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
and cattle. Many of its people have gone to work in other countries, specially the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, so the receiving of remittance is the greatest city income.
Tourism
Marshall López and Madame Lynch used to live in a house in Caraguatay, the house of the Miranda family, before they moved to San Estanislao
San Estanislao
San Estanislao de Kostka is a city and district in the department of San Pedro, Paraguay.- History :...
.
The Ykuá Ramírez was camp of the Paraguayan troops during the War of the 1870.
Vapor Cué is a museum in the open, near the Yahguy River, where the rest of seven ships of the Paraguayan Armed Fleet that participated in the War of 1870 are exhibited. Also, metallic pieces and objects, flags and photographs from that time.
The festivities of the city are May 14, day of Saint Francis Labrador and September 24, day of the Virgin De Las Mercedes, the city’s patron saint.
How to get there
Caraguatay is 91 kilometers from AsunciónAsunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
, taking the Route number 2. In the center of Eusebio Ayala
Eusebio Ayala District
Eusebio Ayala is a district of the Cordillera Department, Paraguay. It is named after Eusebio Ayala, a former President of Paraguay. It is located approximately 72 km of the city of Asuncion, capital of the Republic of Paraguay....
, 65 kilometers from Asunción, there is a deviation to the north, which leads to Caraguatay and other cities.
In Asunción, from the central bus station, there are several buses that go to Caraguatay.
People from Caraguatay
Three Paraguayan presidents were born in Caraguatay:- Juan Antonio EscurraJuan Antonio EscurraPresident of Paraguay from 1902 to 1904.He was born on May 6, 1859 in Caraguatay, Cordillera department. He was married with Josefa M. Rojas, woman from a traditional family, who later would be the First Lady of the nation. His family worked growing cotton, corn and fruits...
(1859–1919) - Emiliano González NaveroEmiliano González NaveroEmiliano González Navero was Paraguayan politician of the Liberal Party, he served as President and Vice President on four occasions.-His life:He was one of the great survivors of the War against Triple Alliance...
(1861–1940) - José Félix EstigarribiaJosé Félix EstigarribiaMarshal José Félix Estigarribia Insaurralde was a decorated Paraguayan war hero and President of Paraguay for the Liberal party. Educated as an agronomist, he joined the national Army in 1910 and spent time in Chile and in Saint Cyr's military academy in France for additional training...
(1888–1940)
Others personalities:
- Commandant Lara, Hero of the War of 1870
- Quemil Yambay, comedian and musician
- Gregorio y Cirilo Ortega
- Monsignor Demetrio Aquino
- Jose Contrera
External links
- Secretaria Nacional de Turismo
- World Gazeteer: Paraguay – World-Gazetteer.com
- Google map of Caraguatay