The colonies to the west of the town are mostly formed by mild slopes with very fertile land adequate for cultivation of most agricultural products such as cotton, cassava, tobacco, soybean, sugarcane and some grains) and therefore more prosperous, whereas the east is characterized by mostly planes with few patches of elevated land good for agriculture. This region is mostly driven by raising cattle, but in recent years, it was discovered that these plains provide the ideal soil for sugar cane cultivation, the raw material for biofuel. It is worth mentioning that, in recent years, from the start of 2005, Paraguay has gained a privileged place in the international meet market entering demanding ones such as the European Union, Taiwan, Russia and Chile.
The western colonies are characterized by fertile land suitable for agriculture, while the eastern region is primarily focused on cattle raising due to its flat terrain with limited elevated land suitable for agriculture. Paraguay has become a significant player in international markets, particularly those demanding sugar cane as a raw material for biofuel production.