Discover Areguá: Ceramic Art, Church and Culture

Areguá brings together different reasons to visit: arts and crafts and ceramics, the history of Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, and geological formations in the district. When choosing a hotel, it is helpful to first consider whether a specific event date or a cultural theme will guide your decision.

Arts and Crafts and Ceramics

An exhibition on Areguá’s central promenade brings together more than 100 craftspeople, mostly from the surrounding area. This gives the crafts a clear connection to the place. If you are interested in Areguá’s ceramic art, Centro Cultural del Lago offers another way to explore it: its curated exhibitions showcase selected works that reflect the identity and skill of Areguá’s ceramic artists.

The two displays have different emphases. The promenade focuses on a large community of craftspeople; the cultural center draws attention to selected works and ceramic artists. This lets you identify your interests more precisely without treating the two offerings as equivalent. Admission to Centro Cultural del Lago is free. If you plan to visit, check the current opening hours in advance.

Church, History and Lake Views

Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria was built in 1862 on the foundations of the former Mercedarian oratory and restored between 1912 and 1914. It retains many typical features of Paraguayan religious buildings of that period. Its construction history can be divided into two historical phases: its construction in the 19th century and its restoration in the early 20th century.

The church stands on a hill in Areguá and offers panoramic views of Lago Ypacaraí. It thus combines a historical subject with a view across the lake. If you are especially interested in architecture, you can focus on the described features of the religious building; for others, the view is an additional reason to consider the church when exploring Areguá.

Festivals and Event Dates

The traditional festival in honor of Virgen de la Candelaria, the city’s patron saint, takes place every year on February 2. The festival includes processions, liturgical celebrations and cultural expressions. If you want to plan your trip around this occasion, February 2 is the key date to bear in mind.

Around 80 producer families were announced for the 2026 Strawberry Fair in Areguá. The offerings are set to include fresh strawberries and handmade jams, liqueurs, sweets, juices, desserts and other typical specialties. This information relates to the 2026 fair. If you want to plan your trip around it, check the specific event dates.

Geological Formations in the District

Cerro Koi and Cerro Chororî are unique geological formations in Areguá District, located close to the urban area. They were declared natural monuments under Law No. 179 of June 23, 1993. Their geological significance and protected status offer another perspective on the area, distinct from its arts and architecture.

When planning your trip, you can distinguish between different focuses: the Virgen de la Candelaria festival offers an annual date, while the 2026 fair has its own announced event dates. Arts and crafts, ceramics and architectural history, on the other hand, are themes you can explore in Areguá without tying your trip to a specific festival date.

Discover more destinations: Limpio, Capiatá, Itauguá, Luque, Fernando De La Mora, Ypacaraí, San Lorenzo, Nemby.

See the overview of the wider region: Central.