Itacurubi del Rosario

Itacurubí del Rosario, in San Pedro department about 200 km from Asunción, was founded on 21 June 1787 by commander Roque de Acosta Freire on the orders of Pedro Melo de Portugal. The district covers about 997 km² and has around 10,500 residents (2022 census). Its economy is built on agriculture and ranching — sesame, maize, rice, and soy are notable crops — and it is home to the Mennonite colony of Friesland. Known locally as the "Ciudad del Trigo" (Wheat City) for hosting the launch of Paraguay's first national wheat-promotion program in 1968, the town preserves a number of well-kept colonial-era houses in its historic center.

By Car / Road

Itacurubí del Rosario is roughly 200 km from Asunción in San Pedro department.

The historic center is small and walkable.

• Colonial-era houses – A cluster of well-preserved colonial houses stands in the town's historic core.

• Colonia Friesland – A nearby Mennonite agricultural colony.

• Fiesta Nacional de Cachapé – An annual June festival, recognized by Senatur, celebrating regional culture with music.

• Lima – Agricultural district, to the west.
• San Pedro de Ycuamandiyú – Department capital, to the southwest.
• Villa del Rosario – Neighboring district, to the east.