Festival de la Pina y la Banana

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Food & DrinkGuajayvi
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkGuajayvi is a relatively young district
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: PYG
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Festival de la Pina y la Banana in Guajayvi

An agricultural heritage festival in Guajayvi, San Pedro department, celebrating the district's signature pineapple and banana production through music, dance, and folklore, held annually since its creation in 2016 as part of the broader Expo Guajayvi cultural program along National Route 3 in southern San Pedro.

Guajayvi sits at kilometer 141 of National Route 3, General Elizardo Aquino, in the southern zone of Paraguay's San Pedro department, between the districts of Chore, San Estanislao, Itacurubi del Rosario and Yrybucua.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Guajayvi is a relatively young district whose economy became defined by predominant pineapple and banana plantations, and the festival was created specifically to give the community, located along National Route 3 in southern San Pedro department, a dedicated cultural showcase promoting these two fruit crops rather than a generic regional agricultural fair with no crop-specific identity, strengthening local pride in a young community still building its own distinct traditions and regional recognition

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Celebration of pineapple and banana agriculture specific to Guajayvi's district economy

Water and renewal

Living ritual

expressed through folk music and dance performance rather than older religious or craft traditions

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

Arrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.

What to wear

Casual, warm-weather clothing suited to San Pedro department's tropical climate.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Guajayvi you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

PYG

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map24.53 S, 56.40 WOpen in Google Maps

Guajayvi, San Pedro, Paraguay

Nearest airportASU — Silvio Pettirossi
TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Guajayvi you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Guajayvi via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Guajayvi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, warm-weather clothing suited to San Pedro department's tropical climate.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 Festival de la Pina y la Banana?

Festival de la Pina y la Banana is listed for September · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival de la Pina y la Banana take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Spring 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?

Guajayvi, San Pedro, Paraguay

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLbienvenidoaparaguay.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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