Fiesta Nacional de las Colectividades

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Food & DrinkHohenau
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkHohenau, known as the capital of immigrants
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: PYG
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Fiesta Nacional de las Colectividades in Hohenau

An annual multicultural festival in Hohenau, in Paraguay's Itapua department, where ten immigrant communities parade in traditional dress with their own music, dance and food, reflecting the town's identity as the country's capital of immigrants over a long September weekend at the Park of Nations.

Hohenau, in Paraguay's southern Itapua department, grew from waves of German, Ukrainian, Italian, Polish, Swiss, Japanese and other immigrant settlement that shaped the region's agricultural colonies over more than a century, earning the town its popular nickname, the capital of immigrants.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Hohenau, known as the capital of immigrants, hosts a festival representing ten distinct national communities, Paraguay, Brazil, Italy, Ukraine, Belgium, Argentina, Poland, Japan, Switzerland and Germany, an unusually broad multicultural lineup for a single regional festival

02

The mystery stays covered

Founded in 2010 and reaching its 12th edition in 2024, it is described as the country's largest festival in terms of the diversity of nations and cultures represented, and was broadcast live nationally on Paraguay TV for the first time that year

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Immigrant community heritage from ten nations

Water and renewal

Living ritual

expressed through national costume

The sacred route

Living ritual

dance and cuisine

The local code

Living ritual

reflecting over a century of European and Latin American immigration to the Itapua colonization zone

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

Comfortable outdoor clothing suited to early spring weather in southern Paraguay; layers for cooler evenings during the multi-day event.

Safety

For Fiesta Nacional de las Colectividades, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Hohenau 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 map27.07 S, 55.64 WOpen in Google Maps

Hohenau, Itapua, Paraguay

Nearest airportENO — Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez
TransportArrive early for popular stalls and pace the route instead of trying to taste everything.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Hohenau you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Hohenau via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Hohenau, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable outdoor clothing suited to early spring weather in southern Paraguay; layers for cooler evenings during the multi-day event.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 Nacional de las Colectividades?

Fiesta Nacional de las Colectividades is listed for September · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Fiesta Nacional de las Colectividades take place?

The festival is listed in Hohenau, 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?

Hohenau, Itapua, 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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