Bella Vista hosts 1st Guarania and Mate Folklore Festival

Next Sunday, October 18, 2026, the Bella Vista Amphitheater, located in the Itapúa department, will host the first edition of the Guarania and Mate Folklore Festival. The information was originally published by the ABC Color newspaper. The free-admission event aims to celebrate the guarania, one of the country's most traditional musical expressions, as well as to highlight the identity of yerba mate that characterizes the Colonias Unidas region.

Attractions and event schedule

The schedule starts at 2:00 p.m. and brings together live music, dance, crafts, and local gastronomy. The artistic day features names such as Carlitos Tamay, Analí Gallas, DJ Jovik, Diego López, Aldo Romero, Alexandra Petukhova, Elder Brítez, Micaela, and Magui, as well as dance academies and the Bella Vista Municipal Ballet. The closing will feature a grand ensemble bringing together over thirty voices from local music schools and choirs accompanied by the Soniarte Orchestra.

• Date: October 18, 2026, starting at 2:00 p.m.
• Location: Bella Vista Amphitheater, Itapúa (inaugurated in August 2025 with a capacity for 1,500 people).
• Activities: Craft fair, food court with traditional dishes, and musical performances.
• Highlight: Audiovisual recording of traditional guaranias by a choir with over thirty voices.

Tourism and tradition in Colonias Unidas

The festival is part of a project selected by the Cultural Funds of the Secretaría Nacional de Cultura (SNC). For those visiting the region, Bella Vista offers attractions linked to colonization and yerba mate production, such as the famous Ruta de la Yerba Mate, which includes guided tours of industries of brands like Selecta and Pajarito, as well as historical museums and tastings.

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