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Ciudad del Este

Paraguay travel guide

What to see in Ciudad del Este

The shopping city on the triple border, with the Itaipú dam and the falls nearby.

Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from March to November
  • Typical food: Tereré
Photo: Cmasi · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ciudad del Este highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Itaipú Dam

    Guided tours.

  2. Monday Falls

    Waterfalls on the outskirts.

  3. Friendship Bridge

    Over to Brazil.

  4. Shopping district

    Electronics and more.

  5. Iguazú Falls

    On the other side of the border.

Day trips from Ciudad del Este

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Ciudad del Este

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Ciudad del Este are from March to November.

  1. Jan with warnings
  2. Feb with warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from December to February

    Intense heat

    Summer is very hot and humid, with violent storms.

    What to do: The best time is May to September, when it’s cooler.

Typical food of Ciudad del Este

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Ciudad del Este from your kitchen).

Tereré
Photo: Genialnico · CC BY-SA 4.0

Tereré

The cold mate with herbs that Paraguayans share in a circle at any time of day, essential in the heat of Ciudad del Este and the rest of the country. It’s part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.

  • Serves 4
  • 10 min

Ingredients

  • Yerba mate
  • 1 litre very cold water (or cold lemon or grapefruit juice)
  • Yuyos: mint, spearmint, lemon verbena or lemon-tree leaves
  • Ice

How to make it at home

  1. Fill a glass or guampa three-quarters full with yerba mate.
  2. Crush the yuyos in a mortar and put them in a jug with the water and ice.
  3. Tilt the glass, pour the cold water in beside the bombilla (metal straw) and drink it all.
  4. Top it up and pass the glass to the next person in the circle, always in the same order.

The trick: Whoever serves drinks first; to say you don’t want any more, just say “gracias” (thank you).

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: a Paraguayan comedor or a chipa stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Paraguay guide.

Frequently asked questions about Ciudad del Este

What to see in Ciudad del Este?

Itaipú Dam, Monday Falls, Friendship Bridge, Shopping district and Iguazú Falls.

What to see in Ciudad del Este in one day?

Don’t miss Itaipú Dam, Monday Falls, Friendship Bridge, Shopping district and Iguazú Falls. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Ciudad del Este?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Ciudad del Este are from March to November.

What day trips can you take from Ciudad del Este?

Iguazú Falls.

What is the typical food of Ciudad del Este?

Tereré. The cold mate with herbs that Paraguayans share in a circle at any time of day, essential in the heat of Ciudad del Este and the rest of the country. It’s part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.