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Cultural center · Coronel Bogado, Itapúa
Ka'i Puente Cultural Station
Building of the old Coronel Bogado railway station, on the line that linked Asunción to Encarnación, transformed into a cultural space mixing art and local history.
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About Ka'i Puente Cultural Station
Coronel Bogado developed alongside the railway which, in the early 20th century, came to connect Asunción with Encarnación. The municipality was created on May 2, 1913, and is named after Colonel José Félix Bogado, a Paraguayan military officer who fought in the independence campaigns under José de San Martín.
According to Paraguayan press, the town’s chipa fame began with the arrival of the train. Sales later moved to the urban stretch of the PY01, where chiperías serve travelers between Asunción and Encarnación.
The old station building is now the Estación Cultural, also called Ka'i Puente, a space that mixes art and local history, on Julia Miranda Cueto de Estigarribia Street. A few meters away is the Centro del Saber. At Holy Week, the town’s chiperos association has used the station to show the public how chipa is prepared and the quick way to knead the dough.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes.
Best time
During the day on weekdays. The cultural space’s hours vary; check with the municipality before you go.
How to get there
It is in the center of Coronel Bogado, on Julia Miranda Cueto de Estigarribia Street, near the PY01; you can reach it on foot from the urban stretch of the highway.
Tip
Combine the visit with a stop at a chipería on the PY01 and, if time allows, continue to the San Cosme y Damián mission.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ka'i Puente Cultural Station
What is the Estación Cultural de Coronel Bogado?
The building of the town’s former train station, converted into a cultural space featuring local art and history.
What is the connection between the train and Coronel Bogado’s chipa?
According to Paraguayan press, the town’s chipa became famous with the arrival of the railway between Asunción and Encarnación in the early 20th century.
Where does the name Coronel Bogado come from?
From Colonel José Félix Bogado, a Paraguayan military officer who fought in the independence campaigns with José de San Martín.