Fiesta del Kamba Ra'anga

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Carnival & ParadeAltos/Itaguazu
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesThe festival is one of Paraguay's most
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: PYG
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Fiesta del Kamba Ra'anga in Altos/Itaguazu

The Fiesta del Kamba Ra'anga is a masked ritual celebrated in Ita Guazu, a neighborhood of Altos in Cordillera department, timed to the feast of San Pedro and San Pablo each June 28 through 30. Carved timbo-wood masks represent the kamba, guaykuru, and rua figures in a living tradition rooted in Afro-Paraguayan and Indigenous heritage.

The Fiesta del Kamba Ra'anga is celebrated each year in Ita Guazu, a neighborhood within the municipality of Altos in Cordillera department, over three days coinciding with the Catholic feast of San Pedro and San Pablo, June 28 through 30.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The festival is one of Paraguay's most distinctive surviving masked ritual traditions, using hand-carved masks made from timbo wood to embody three named figures, the kamba representing Afro-descendant heritage, the guaykuru representing Indigenous Chaco peoples, and the rua, in a performance that fuses Catholic saints' day observance with pre-Christian and Afro-Indigenous symbolism rather than either tradition alone

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The mystery stays covered

Held specifically in the Ita Guazu neighborhood of Altos rather than the town center, the ritual has persisted across generations as a community-maintained practice rather than a staged tourism production, giving it particular value as a documented piece of Afro-Paraguayan intangible heritage

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The kamba ra'anga tradition preserves Afro-Paraguayan and Indigenous symbolism through carved timbo-wood masks representing named figures

Water and renewal

Living ritual

performed each year around the Catholic feast of San Pedro and San Pablo as a documented example of Paraguay's Afro-descendant intangible cultural heritage

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Use Altos/Itaguazu transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual clothing suited to Cordillera department's late June cooler season works well, with a light jacket useful for cool evenings during this southern-hemisphere winter period, and...

Safety

Fiesta del Kamba Ra'anga is easier when valuables are secure and the group knows where to meet if separated.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Altos/Itaguazu, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

PYG

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map25.29 S, 57.65 WOpen in Google Maps

Altos/Itaguazu, Cordillera, Paraguay

Nearest airportASU — Silvio Pettirossi
TransportUse Altos/Itaguazu transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Altos/Itaguazu, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Altos/Itaguazu via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Altos/Itaguazu, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing suited to Cordillera department's late June cooler season works well, with a light jacket useful for cool evenings during this southern-hemisphere winter period, and comfortable shoes for following the procession through the neighborhood.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Paraguay and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Fiesta del Kamba Ra'anga?

Fiesta del Kamba Ra'anga is listed for June · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Fiesta del Kamba Ra'anga take place?

The festival is listed in Altos/Itaguazu, Paraguay. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Altos/Itaguazu, Cordillera, Paraguay

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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Official URLbienvenidoaparaguay.com
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
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