Being 275km south of Asunción, Hamuaitá has a great historical and cultural heritage, with portions of the old fortifications—including some large earthworks[citation needed]—still visible.

The predominant geography in the zone is a sheet of low areas, of whitish land, without prominent waviness.

Due to the proximity of the Paraguay River, the increase of the waves overwhelms the whole bordering zone, therefore the geopolitical importance that the city had in the past.

The remains of the old fortress of Humaitá are located on the left side of the Paraguay River, approximately 430 km to the south of Asunción.

Local crafts include vases, gauntlets, pictures in burlap, and articles made from vegetable sponges.

Fish such as Mandi'i, catfish, piranha, armado, duck, dorado, surubí, and pacú provide the main income of fishermen.