Mariscal Francisco Solano Lopez

Mariscal Francisco Solano López is a district in Caaguazú department, near the Yguazú River and about 80 km from Ciudad del Este, named after Paraguay's president and military commander during the War of the Triple Alliance. The district was formerly known as Laguna Karapá; its oldest community, Santa Ana, is said locally to date back roughly 180 years. It borders Vaquería and Nueva Toledo to the north, Alto Paraná department to the east and south, and Raúl Arsenio Oviedo to the west, with an economy centered on agriculture, livestock, forestry, and soybean farming.

By Plane

Nearest airport is Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) in Asunción.

By Car / Road

Mariscal Francisco Solano López is about 80 km from Ciudad del Este.

Walkable.

• Rural Caaguazú landscape – Farmland.

Local shops.

Basic supplies.

• José Domingo Ocampos – neighboring district.
• Vaquería – neighboring district to the north.
• Coronel Oviedo – department capital.