Festival Nacional del Poncho Parai de 60 Listas

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Arts & CulturePiribebuy
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
CrowdSmall8000
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe poncho para'i de 60 listas was inscribed
Language["es"]Currency: PYG
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Festival Nacional del Poncho Parai de 60 Listas in Piribebuy

An annual festival in Piribebuy honoring the poncho para'i de 60 listas, a fine striped woven poncho recognized by UNESCO as heritage needing urgent safeguarding, combining a textile competition with music and folk performances tied to the town's January patron saint celebrations for Nandejara Guasu.

Piribebuy, a town in Paraguay's Cordillera department, is home to a textile tradition so fine and so at risk that UNESCO placed it on its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in December 2023: the poncho para'i de 60 listas, a lightweight woven poncho distinguished by sixty narrow stripes running through its fabric, produced by a small number of skilled local weavers using techniques passed down through families.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The poncho para'i de 60 listas was inscribed in December 2023 on UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, giving the festival a direct link to an internationally recognized textile craft under active preservation

02

The mystery stays covered

The event, declared of National Tourist Interest and reaching its 24th edition in January 2026, centers on honoring Nandejara Guasu, Piribebuy's patron saint, and crowns a Poncho Para'i de Oro winner chosen by public vote

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Fine striped poncho weaving (60 listas

Water and renewal

Living ritual

or 60 stripes) recognized by UNESCO as heritage in need of urgent safeguarding

The sacred route

Living ritual

presented within patronal-feast celebrations honoring Nandejara Guasu

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Light, casual clothing for warm January weather; comfortable shoes for standing through an evening of live music and competition results.

Safety

Festival Nacional del Poncho Parai de 60 Listas is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

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

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["es"] · PYG

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map25.46 S, 57.04 WOpen in Google Maps

Piribebuy, Cordillera, Paraguay

Nearest airportASU — Silvio Pettirossi
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Piribebuy you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Piribebuy via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Piribebuy, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearLight, casual clothing for warm January weather; comfortable shoes for standing through an evening of live music and competition results.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 Nacional del Poncho Parai de 60 Listas?

Festival Nacional del Poncho Parai de 60 Listas is listed for Past edition: 10 January 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Nacional del Poncho Parai de 60 Listas take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

One day 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?

Piribebuy, Cordillera, Paraguay

How big is it?

Small: 8000

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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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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