Situated near Paraguayan border with Brazil and Argentina, Ciudad Del Este has earned the nickname of the supermarket of South America; thanks to its myriad shopping avenues. Connected to the Brazilian city of Foz do Iguaçu, by an international bridge, it attracts a large number of shoppers from the adjoining regions of Argentina and Brazil. The part of the city adjoining Brazilian border could be chaotic to an extent but visit other parts of the city which are surprisingly decent. Dotted with a large number of attractions and proximity to Iguazu falls and not to mention its envying shopping potentials, it inspires travelers to book business class flights to Ciudad Del Este which fulfills all the prerequisites of a great travel destination.
Useful Information
- Best time to visit Ciudad Del Este is July and November.
- Scams in shopping are common so you should look for a large reputed store even if prices are a little bit high.
- The city is not considered safe so travelers should be careful while visiting its markets.
The city is served by the Guaraní International Airport which receives a large number of travelers from the European countries. However a vast majority of travelers from the adjoining countries can just cross the international bridge where entry rules are very lax. Once you arrive here, you would have a large number of things to see and do, and even more options to shop. While in the city go for Itaipu Binacional Hydrodam which offer two hours tours for general public. You are advised to hire a tourist guide in order to understand it better. If you are visiting this place for short period you won’t be able to know the practical aspects of power generation and turbine. For a detailed tour one should book in advance. The audio-visual shows conducted every Friday and Saturday evening is great in terms of entertainment and education. Museo de la Tierra Guaraní and Zoológico Regional is a small museum where exhibits on the Guarani culture and the local wildlife are on display. Descriptions are written in English and Spanish so tourists will not find any difficulty. Refugio Tati Yupi, a strait of Atlantic forests on the outskirts of the city is an ideal place for picnics, camping and other outdoor activities. No mention of Ciudad Del Este would be said complete unless you visit its shopping hubs which are synonymous to the identity of the city.