Aquidauana

Aquidauana offers different ways to explore nature and history: the Parque Natural Municipal da Lagoa Comprida represents the protection of an ecologically significant ecosystem, while museums, historic landmarks and local traditions reveal other sides of the town. The scenic Estrada Parque Piraputanga is also a useful point of reference: Aquidauana can be reached via this road. When planning your trip, you can therefore consider whether nature, cultural history, events or handicrafts should be your priorities.

Nature and regional identity

The Parque Natural Municipal da Lagoa Comprida was established in 2001. Its purpose is to preserve an ecologically significant natural ecosystem and protect the region’s natural and cultural heritage. The park’s name is thus associated with two themes: preserving nature and cultural heritage. For anyone looking at Aquidauana from these perspectives, it offers a specific starting point for exploring the region.

The Estrada Parque Piraputanga, via which Aquidauana can be reached, provides another point of reference. Its scenic character makes the journey itself part of the area’s appeal. No details about individual sections of the route or travel times are implied.

Landmarks, museums and handicrafts

The Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora Imaculada Conceição is an architectural and historic heritage site. Its construction is dated to 1930, and it is also considered a landmark of Aquidauana. The Ponte Velha is another landmark: it was built in 1921. These two structures offer an opportunity to explore different aspects of local history, but they should not be understood as a single place or route.

The names and histories of the museums also tell the story of Aquidauana. The Museu de Arte Pantaneira Manoel Antonio Paes de Barros was named in 2002 in honour of one of the town’s founders. The Museu Marechal José Machado Lopes was founded in 1962 to preserve the historical collection and traditions of the 9º Batalhão de Engenharia de Combate. Its exhibits range from the history of the first conflicts in this strategic region to the national and international deployments of the Batalhão Carlos Camisão. These topics differ from the church’s architecture and the bridge’s history: here, the focus is on the military collection and traditions.

The Casa do Artesão de Aquidauana offers another glimpse of local culture. Handicrafts and handmade products by local artisans are available for sale there. For travellers interested in the work of local artisans, this focus complements the historical and museum-related themes with a contemporary form of handicraft.

Traditions and travel interests

The Festa da Sopa Paraguaia is recognised as intangible cultural heritage of the municipality of Aquidauana and is held at the ARPA – Associação Recreativa Paraguaia de Aquidauana. The event represents a local tradition recognised as part of the municipality’s cultural heritage. ExpoAqui, in turn, is a traditional event in Aquidauana and takes place around the time of the town’s anniversary. The two offer different cultural points of reference: a recognised tradition and an event associated with the anniversary period.

When choosing a holiday rental, you can use your interests as a starting point: nature and the journey, architectural and local history, museum exhibits, or local traditions.

More pages about local destinations: Eldorado, Dourados, Maracaju, Ponta Porã, Três Lagoas, Miranda, Corguinho and Morro Azul.

Go to the main travel overview: Mato Grosso Do Sul.