Discover Tobatí, Paraguay, a Place of Resilience and Hope
Tobati is 10 miles north of Caacupe
State of Cordillera
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Nestled in the heart of Paraguay, Tobatí is more than a destination — it’s a vibrant community full of warmth, strength, and untapped potential.
Located just 70 kilometers east of Asunción and 10 miles north of Caacupé in the Cordillera Department, Tobatí is both a charming town and a broader district made up of 15 urban neighborhoods (barrios) and 21 rural communities (compañías). With a district population of approximately 21,000 (many of them children and young people), Tobatí embodies the beauty and challenges faced by many rural areas in Paraguay. Paraguay at a Glance Paraguay is a landlocked country in the heart of South America, bordered by Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia. Roughly the size of California, it is home to about 7.1 million people. While rich in culture, natural beauty, and bilingual heritage (Spanish and Guaraní), Paraguay faces significant economic challenges. Roughly 20-25% of the population lives in poverty, with higher rates in rural areas like Tobatí. Issues such as unequal land distribution, limited access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunity affect many families, especially the youth. Yet, the people of Tobatí shine with remarkable resilience, joy, and community spirit. From the bustling town center to the surrounding villages, daily life is filled with hard work, family bonds, soccer games, traditional music, and deep cultural pride. |
Why Tobatí Matters to Team Tobati In Tobatí, many families still lack consistent access to running water, electricity, nutritious food, and modern healthcare. Public schools often run in short shifts due to overcrowding, and opportunities for higher education remain limited.
Through our partnership with the Macchi School and hands-on service projects, Team Tobati works directly with the community to create meaningful change, building better schools, gardens, medical resources, and parks while forming lifelong friendships.
Every visit reminds us that when we show up with open hearts and willing hands, real transformation happens. The warmth of host families, the laughter of children at the Macchi School, and the pride of local artisans prove that hope and opportunity can flourish even in the face of hardship.
¡Todo es posible en Tobatí! Together, we are not just visiting. We are building brighter futures, one relationship and one project at a time.
Through our partnership with the Macchi School and hands-on service projects, Team Tobati works directly with the community to create meaningful change, building better schools, gardens, medical resources, and parks while forming lifelong friendships.
Every visit reminds us that when we show up with open hearts and willing hands, real transformation happens. The warmth of host families, the laughter of children at the Macchi School, and the pride of local artisans prove that hope and opportunity can flourish even in the face of hardship.
¡Todo es posible en Tobatí! Together, we are not just visiting. We are building brighter futures, one relationship and one project at a time.
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Tobati
Tobati is both a town and a provincial district within the department (state) of Cordillera, Paraguay. The population of the district of Tobati is 21,315 (2009) of which 16,538 (75.5%) are under the age of 19. Tobati is situated 70 kilometers to the east of Asuncion and 10 miles north of Caacupe. The town of Tobati is made up of 15 neighborhoods or barrios while the district includes an additional 22 rural communities or compañías. The 15 barrios are San Miguel, San Antonio, San Francisco, San Jose, Virgen de Fatima, San Roque Gonzalez de Santa Cruz, Santa Teresita, Virgen del Rosario, San Pedro, Santa Lucia, San Blas, Villa Artesanal, Villa Jazmin, and Maria Auxiliada. The 21 compañías are Potrero "Zona" A, 21 de Julio, Potrero "Zona" B, Santo Tomas, San Rafael, 4 Viento, Santa Rosalia, Punta del Este, Villa de las Mercedes, Mompox, Santa Rosa, Ensenada, Loma Verde, Costa Alegre, Capitan Caballero, Isla Florida, Aparypy, Santo Domingo, Rosado, Jhuybaty, Isla Guazu, and Santa Rosa. |
Sign welcoming visitors to Tobati, Paraguay
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A significant percentage of the houses in Tobati the region lack running water and electricity. This poverty is especially prevalent in the region's rural villages, known as compañías. Most men and boys in the region work in small brick or tile factories that pay only a few dollars per day. A large number of girls work as domestic servants. Schools run in three or four hour shifts in order to allow for children to work and also due to overpopulation and a lack of resources in the local schools.
Tobati's small medical clinic, like all public healthcare facilities in Paraguay, struggles with a lack of federal funding and a shortage in basic supplies and medicines. The people of Tobatí in large part cannot afford to purchase medicine or travel to hospitals in the cities for better care. Malnutrition and parasitosis are common amongst the region's rural poor. Due to economic challenges and inadequate schooling, very few students from this region are able to finish high school. Very few go on to college in Caacupe or Asuncion. Through the Macchi School, Team Tobati is able to offer poor Tobati students a top notch college preparatory education along with free healthcare and access to medicine. The Macchi School is changing the destiny of Tobati students each and every day.
Tobati's small medical clinic, like all public healthcare facilities in Paraguay, struggles with a lack of federal funding and a shortage in basic supplies and medicines. The people of Tobatí in large part cannot afford to purchase medicine or travel to hospitals in the cities for better care. Malnutrition and parasitosis are common amongst the region's rural poor. Due to economic challenges and inadequate schooling, very few students from this region are able to finish high school. Very few go on to college in Caacupe or Asuncion. Through the Macchi School, Team Tobati is able to offer poor Tobati students a top notch college preparatory education along with free healthcare and access to medicine. The Macchi School is changing the destiny of Tobati students each and every day.
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