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Historic house · San Juan Bautista, Misiones
Casa de Mangoré
Old house where Agustín Pío Barrios, Mangoré, spent his childhood and took his first steps in music. Restored by a local visual artist, it welcomes visitors and preserves objects from the Barrios family and that era.
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About Casa de Mangoré
Agustín Pío Barrios, known as Mangoré, is the most remembered name of Paraguayan classical guitar. The most accepted account says he was born in San Juan Bautista on May 5, 1885, son of Doroteo Barrios and Martina Ferreira, in a large family in which several siblings played instruments.
The childhood house is in the central area of the town, known as the manzana cultural. According to the person in charge, it was there that Barrios was born and learned to play; other sources say he lived in the house until age 13. In 1960 the building functioned as a small school. In 1994 it was purchased and restored by visual artist Gill Alegre, who opened it to visitors.
The old walls and exhibited objects recall the family’s life and the time when the boy began in music. Barrios left Paraguay to perform across much of South America, Central America and Europe, composed works such as La catedral, Danza paraguaya and El gran trémolo, and died in San Salvador, El Salvador, in 1944.
Other places in town bear his name, such as the Agustín Barrios theater, and a three-meter statue greets those arriving in San Juan Bautista by road.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
In the morning or mid-afternoon. The house is privately owned and visiting hours may vary; confirm before you go.
How to get there
It is in the central area of San Juan Bautista, in the manzana cultural, and is within walking distance from the central plazas. In town, ask for Mangoré’s house.
Tip
On May 5, Barrios’s birthday, the town usually holds musical tributes. Combine the visit with the cathedral and Plaza Mariscal Estigarribia in the same central area.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Casa de Mangoré
Who was Agustín Barrios Mangoré?
A Paraguayan guitarist and composer, considered one of the great names in classical guitar. He performed across the Americas and Europe and composed works such as La catedral and Danza paraguaya. He died in San Salvador in 1944.
What can you see in Mangoré’s house?
The old house where the Barrios family lived, with family objects and items from the time when young Agustín began to play.
Is Mangoré’s house open every day?
The house is privately owned and opening hours may vary. Confirm before you go.