It is located at the Argentina–Paraguay border, to the west of the city of Encarnación, the capital of the department, and was founded by Joaquín de Alós y Brú in 1789.

This is the coldest zone in the country due to its position in the southernmost border, the absence of elevations that stop the southern wind and the high rate of humidity.

Has the telephonic services from Copaco and mobile telephony, besides various communication media and the journals from the capital of the country.

Following the Route 1 "Mariscal Francisco Solano López" from Asunción until getting to the 365th kilometer, then taking an unpaved branch of this road.

Along the Paraná River and the Caraguatá Stream are beautiful beaches special as places for relaxation and touristic attraction.