This conversion not only marks a milestone in sports infrastructure, but also reflects the vision of turning an environmental problem into an opportunity for development and international exposure.
The 11-hectare site in the San José neighborhood was reclaimed and transformed into a track with jumps, curves, and even a bridge, creating a unique experience for spectators. This project integrated the Ñu Poty indigenous community, which now has a dignified, safe, and private space to watch the competition.
“We are very happy with the arrival of the rally, because it brought not only speed and adrenaline, but also an unprecedented environmental remodel,” said engineer Ramón Mallén, environmental sustainability coordinator for the ueno Rally del Paraguay. “This is the first time that a municipal landfill has been turned into a super special stage for the world championship. This model is already attracting interest for replication in other parts of the world,” he said.
“We are fortunate, as the World Championship, to have an event that innovates in the environmental field and surprises the WRC world. I have participated in more than 200 Championship events in almost 20 years, and I can assure you that I have never seen anything like this. Paraguay and the entire organizing committee should be proud of the recycling of a landfill that we can not only enjoy in our race, but also represents a great contribution of value to the community of Hohenau,” said Omar Avila, International Advisor to the Paraguay Rally.
The project became a model of sustainability, circular economy, and social inclusion, promoted by the Paraguayan Olympic Committee as the event organizer, the local municipality, the Government of Paraguay, and the Yacyretá Binational Entity.
On August 31, the roar of engines and the spectacle of the Power Stage will turn Hohenau into an international showcase for motorsports and an example of how a local vision can transform a territory with social, environmental, and human impact.
