The Paraguayan National postal service (Dinacopa) released its third postage stamps series of 2025. The series, “300 Years of Carapeguá (1725-2025)”, commemorates the city’s tricentennial. Carapeguá, a city in the Paraguarí Department of Paraguay, is located approximately 85 km from Asunción along Route 1, near the Caañabé River and the legendary Ypoá Lake.
Founded in 1725 by Spanish governor Martín de Barúa, the city is known as the “Caañabé’s Pearl” and the “Capital of Poyvi. This is due to to the city’s fine artisanal threadwork, producing items like blankets, ponchos, and hammocks using traditional looms.
Stamps launch at Carapeguá Cathedral
The 300 Years of Carapeguá (1725-2025) stamp series launch event took place at the Immaculate Conception of Mary Cathedral in Carapeguá. The impressive cathedral is known as the “Capital of Poyvi” (thin cotton fabric). The stamps serve as a testament to the city’s historical significance.
3,000 stamps, valued at Gs. 5,000 each, are now in circulation. They feature the image of a macatero (a travelling salesman), carrying traditional poyvi goods. The printing of the stamps was authorised by Decree No. 3943 of 30 May 2025.
Postage stamps showcase Paraguayan culture
Paraguayan postage stamps serve as ambassadors of the nation’s culture. Each stamp depicts important historical events, figures, and institutions, as exemplified by this series honouring Carapeguá. For example, there is a Guaraní heritage stamp, showcasing traditional Guaraní pottery designs, reflecting the indigenous craftsmanship central to Paraguayan identity. Also, Paraguay issued a tereré tradition stamp with an illustration of friends enjoying tereré, the country’s iconic cold yerba mate drink.
Last year the Paraguayan National Postal Service presented postage stamps called “Asunción – Ibero-American Capital of Guaraní Gastronomy”. Beyond its role in handling mail and parcels, the postal service is responsible for administering Paraguay’s philatelic policy.
Several dignitaries attended the “300 Years of Carapeguá (1725-2025)” presentation ceremony. These included Luciano Cañete, Mayor of Carapeguá, monsignor Celestino Ocampo, and President of the Municipal Board’s Tricentennial Commission Alba Montiel. Also historian Margarita Miró, Departmental Councillor, Luz Cañete, President of the Proesa Foundation Ignacio Cáceres, and Marlene Ríos, Advisor to Dinacopa’s Philatelic Department. attended.
