Yaguarón is a Paraguayan city in Southern Paraneña. The city is recognized for its tourist and cultural value.
Understand
[edit]Its name comes from an ancient legend, which says that a large dog, Jaguaru or Ñaguaru in Guaraní, would be the ancestral protector of the city.
Its foundation dates back to 1587, the work of Friar Luis Bolaños and his companion Alonso de San Buenaventura, after the arrival of the Franciscans in Paraguay . Their greatest legacy is the San Buenaventura Church , one of the most beautiful and beloved places for tourists not only in Paraguay but from all over the world. Its architecture is remarkable. The Yaguarón church is a monumental colonial-style structure where one can see true works of art in wood carvings by indigenous people from the workshops of the Franciscan reductions.
The temple of San Buenaventura, patron saint of the city of Yaguarón, is one of the most famous in Colonial America, worthy of being admired and contemplated. It is located in the middle of a large square, surrounded by leafy trees.
Its gabled roof is supported by wooden columns, and its thick adobe walls are surrounded by the "Jere" corridor, approximately 6 m wide. The interior is a stark contrast to the simplicity of the exterior. Its altarpieces, confessionals, pulpit, and sacristy are remarkably beautiful and magnificent. Upon entering the church, one can immediately perceive its monumental scale.
First, you see the choir, attached to the main facade. Then the crucified Christ, carved in wood.
The ceiling and columns are lavishly decorated with shapes inspired by local flora.
The main altar, of considerable size (14 meters high by 6 meters long), features a large central niche where the beautiful image of the Immaculate Conception stands out. Above her head hangs a dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. It reflects the artistic style of the Hispanic-Guarani Baroque period. This monumental work was directed by the Portuguese artist José de Souza Cavadas.
Get in
[edit]Yaguarón is 48 km from the city of Asunción, on international route No. 1 "Mcal. Francisco Solano López". The city can be reached from Asunción and from Encarnación via Route N1 "Mcal. Francisco Solano López" by car or bus, in a 45-minute drive.
Get around
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Because it's not a very large city, you can do the tour on foot, but if you don't want to walk, you can do the circuit by car, as the route and adjacent avenues will take you to all the places of interest
See
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- 1 . Impressive Baroque-style church with picturesque wooden interior of baroque style. It was built between 1755 and 1772 by the city's own inhabitants and is one of Paraguay's greatest treasures.
- Walk of Myths
- José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia Museum.
- Cave believed to have been inhabited by Pa'i Sume (view from the summit of Yaguarón Hill).
- Ykua Keraná (Spring), a belief that was formed with the tears of Keraná.
- Saint Thomas pypore (footprints of Saint Thomas).
- Pilgrimage to Kurusu San Roque (cross of San Roque).
- Peteke Peteke Band, an ancestral band with approximately 300 years of existence.
Do
[edit]- 1 Yaguarón Hill (Cerro Yaguarón, Yvyty Jaguaru). This hill has a unique history and many legends. The most famous belief is that of the footprints of Saint Thomas. It also tells of the tears of Kerana, steep slopes, and very tall trees, offering places to climb and a view of the incredible city. Cerro Yaguarón has a free-access viewpoint for tourists at the top. Its elevation is 256 m above sea level.
- People from all over the country gather in the city during Holy Week. At this time, people climb the trails of Yaguarón Hill, appreciating the exceptional view and enjoying nature outdoors.
- The Patron Saint Festival in Honor of Saint Bonaventure (July 14 and 15) is traditionally held during a 6-day artistic festival featuring the best artists in the country.
Buy
[edit]In the vicinity of the San Buenaventura temple, you can find a wide variety of traditional Paraguayan items, various handicrafts, insulated thermoses, and souvenirs