User:ParaTerra/Sapucai

Sapucaí is a town in the Paraguarí department of Paraguay.

Ferrocarril
One of the first railways of the south american continent runs through Sapucai. The construction back dates to 1895. The remains of the fabric and locomotives can still be visited. 2010 the japanese embassy made a donation to renovate the historical warehouse ; the renovation is still going on (may 2011). For the 200 year aniversary of paraguay the asociacion of the metallic industry has initiated a project to renovate the train workshop and a small part of the railways, ,.

Tape Boli
Is a path up the hill, which was build by war prisoners during the Chaco War. The path leads from village center up to the hill Cerro Rokê, from where you enjoy a nice view over the valley. Today the pathway only partially exists and is used by the Burreritas

Kurusu Gregorio
This little shrine was built in memory of José Gregorio Enciso, who assassinated 2. September 1935 due to a vendetta. According to local legends this place actas as a miracle. Questioners pick up a stone and throw it on top of the pil. If the stone stays in place the wish will come true. A further legend concerns a water source a few meters away. newcomer who drink from the source, will marry a local spouse within a year.