Curuguaty
Encyclopedia
Curuguaty is a city in the Canindeyú Department
of Paraguay
, that was the 4th capital of Paraguay during the War against the Triple Alliance
.
has richness in flora and is surrounded by the Mbaracayú Mountains, which has an average altitude of 400 meters above ocean level. It is possible, in this place, to appreciate the biological diversity of the Atlantic Forest.
In this city lived during the government of Dr. Francia
, and for over 30 years, Gervasio Artigas. During the War against the Triple Alliance, the Marshall López
declared Curuguaty as the 4th capital of Paraguay and the Vice-President Sánchez settled in the place. López settled his troops near Curuguaty, on the banks o the Itandey Stream, when he was going towards the Amambay Cordillera, where the last battled would be fought during the war.
. Also, the superhighway of Itaipu, communicates the city with Alto Paraná and Presidente Franco
.
Reaching the city, a not paved detour to the left leads to Villa Ygatimí
, Ypehú
, Itanará
and the Mbaracayú Forest National Reserve.
Canindeyú Department
Canindeyú is a department in Paraguay. The capital is the city of Salto del Guairá.-Districts:The department is divided in 11 districts:# Corpus Christi# Curuguaty# General Francisco Caballero Alvarez # Itanará# Katueté# La Paloma...
of 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...
, that was the 4th capital of Paraguay during the War against the Triple Alliance
War of the Triple Alliance
The Paraguayan War , also known as War of the Triple Alliance , was a military conflict in South America fought from 1864 to 1870 between Paraguay and the Triple Alliance of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay...
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Toponimy
The meaning of the word “Curuguaty” is “place of the Curugua”, curugua being a plant very common in the area.Geography
Canindeyú DepartmentCanindeyú Department
Canindeyú is a department in Paraguay. The capital is the city of Salto del Guairá.-Districts:The department is divided in 11 districts:# Corpus Christi# Curuguaty# General Francisco Caballero Alvarez # Itanará# Katueté# La Paloma...
has richness in flora and is surrounded by the Mbaracayú Mountains, which has an average altitude of 400 meters above ocean level. It is possible, in this place, to appreciate the biological diversity of the Atlantic Forest.
Climate
In summer, the temperature reaches 39°C and in winter drops to 0°C. The average in the entire department is 21°C. The precipitations are very frequent and abundant.Demography
The city counts with a population of 65.310 inhabitants, 34.137 are men and 31.172 are women, according to the projections of the Statistics, Polls and Census General Direction.History
Curuguaty was found on May 15, 1712, by Juan Gregorio de Bazán y Pedraza, with the name of “Villa de San Isidro Labrador de los Reyes Católicos de Curuguaty”, in the banks of the Curuguaty River.In this city lived during the government of Dr. Francia
José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia
200px|right|thumb|José Gaspar Rodríguez de FranciaDr. José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia y Velasco was the first leader of Paraguay following its independence from Spain...
, and for over 30 years, Gervasio Artigas. During the War against the Triple Alliance, the Marshall López
Francisco Solano López (politician)
Francisco Solano López Carrillo was president of Paraguay from 1862 until his death in 1870. He was officially the eldest son of president Carlos Antonio López, whom he succeeded...
declared Curuguaty as the 4th capital of Paraguay and the Vice-President Sánchez settled in the place. López settled his troops near Curuguaty, on the banks o the Itandey Stream, when he was going towards the Amambay Cordillera, where the last battled would be fought during the war.
Personalities
A martyr of the Paraguayan Independence, Mauricio José Troche, is native of Curuguaty.Tourism
Some touristic places are:- The Solar de Artigas, the house where lived Gerasio ArtigasJosé Gervasio ArtigasJosé Gervasio Artigas is a national hero of Uruguay, sometimes called "the father of Uruguayan nationhood".-Early life:Artigas was born in Montevideo on June 19, 1764...
during the government of José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, with a park in his honor. - In the proximities of the city are several communities of natives as the Mbya Guaraní and Ache Guayaki.
- In the Municipality, a Museum where are kept some old artifacts from the time of the war.
- There are also beautiful forests and swamps, besides the Curuguaty River, that form the rural landscape.
How to get there
Curuguaty is located 240 kilometers from Asunción; the way of access is through Route No. III “Gral. Elizardo Aquino” and through Route No. X “Las Residentas”, which communicates the departments’ capital with 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...
. Also, the superhighway of Itaipu, communicates the city with Alto Paraná and Presidente Franco
Presidente Franco
Presidente Franco is a district of the Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay. Aside from rich exports in fruits and vegetables, Presidente Franco is well known for the falls of Monday....
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Reaching the city, a not paved detour to the left leads to Villa Ygatimí
Ygatimi
Ygatimí is a town in the Canendiyú department of Paraguay.- Sources :* – World-Gazetteer.com...
, Ypehú
Ypehú
Ypehú is a town in the Canendiyú department of Paraguay.- Sources :* – World-Gazetteer.com...
, Itanará
Itanará
Itanará is a town in the Canendiyú department of Paraguay.- Sources :* – World-Gazetteer.com...
and the Mbaracayú Forest National Reserve.