Important educational institutions,como el colegio diocesano misionero government institutions, the bishopric, and health centers are located in the city. The church is a Jesuit style relic.
There are springs and streams in the city. At Lilly's Island, in San Cristobal, a diversity of these flowers may be seen.
During the holidays honoring the city's patron saint, Saint John the Baptist, processions, riding on horseback, colt taming, and bullfights are held. Some typical foods eaten then are batiburrillo, asado a la estaca and caburé.
In January, the party of Siriki is celebrated.
The house of Mangoré, today a museum and a cultural center, is frequented by tourists.
Other interesting locations in the vicinity are:
- The art gallery “El Viejo Taller”
- The “Monseñor Rojas” Theater
- Seminario Diocesano San José
- The Boquerón square, with a fountain in its center
- The pyramids constructed honoring the veterans of the Chaco War and the country