Itauguá

Itauguá (Spanish pronunciation: [itauˈɣwa]) is a city of the Central Department, Paraguay. Founded in 1728, it's known by its peculiar art of the ñandutí and its music.

The San Rafael Museum shows various objects from the Colonial Age.

The National Hospital, one of the most important health institutions, is located in Itauguá.

Itauguá is about 30 kilometers away from Asunción. It was founded by the Baron Martín de Barúa, June 27, 1728.

History and Toponymy

The architecture of the Colonial Age is still visible in the center of the city.

Its name is related to the Ytay stream, that flows through the land. So, "ita", which means "stone" in the Guaraní language, plus the suffix "gua", which indicates "belonging in Guaraní language".

Actually, Itauguá is denominated as the "City of the Ñandutí" because of its main artesian work, known by the similarity to the spider webs.

One of the most important cultural expressions is the "Ñandutí Festival" which has been attracting large audiences annually for over 30 years. The first edition was in June 1970. Great artists who have participated in the festival include Juan Cancio Barreto, Grupo Generación, Quemil Yambay, Vocal Dos, Oscar Pérez and his band, also the famous band of Juan Carlos Oviedo and the Acuña Brothers.