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Boqueron Battle Day

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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Varies
  • Restaurants Varies
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

3-Day Block
FRI 29 Holiday
SAT 30 Weekend
SUN 01 Weekend

3-day weekend (September 29 – October 1)

📣 Traveler notes

Paraguay is a small central South American country featuring large rivers, green landscapes, colonial history, and a blend of European and indigenous cultures. Visitors can experience environments ranging from vast wilderness and colonial missions.

  • Areté Guazú: A three-day indigenous celebration held between February and March in various locations.
  • Expo Rodeo Trébol: The largest expo and rodeo event in the Chaco region, typically held mid-August.
  • Transchaco rally: A major sports event in the Central Chaco Region, usually held in late September.
  • Paraguayans are generally friendly and relaxed. Allow 10-20 minutes for appointments, as punctuality expectations are low, and public transport may be unreliable. It is polite to inquire about the country and its culture when meeting strangers. Avoid criticizing the country's government or politics. In rural areas, clap outside the gate rather than using a doorbell.

About this holiday

The Chaco War (1932-1935) was a conflict fought between Bolivia and Paraguay over the Gran Chaco region, reportedly rich in petroleum. Also known as La Guerra de la Sed, it was noted as an early 20th-century conflict in South America to utilize modern weaponry and was one of the region's most violent wars.