Things To Do in Ciudad del Este
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Ciudad del Este Attractions
- Zoo/Aquarium
Flora and Fauna Itaipú Binacional
As a sop to the huge environmental damage caused by the dam, the builders were obliged to spend some money on remedial work such as relocation of wildlife and reforestation. One result is an interesting zoo with displaced jaguars and other animals. As part of this complex, you will… - Landmark
Itaipú Dam
The pride of Paraguay is one of the biggest hydroelectric projects in the world and actually produces 18 times more electricity than Paraguay needs (the remainder is sold to Brazil and Argentina). Although it has proved an economic boon to the area, it has an ambiguous past; its… - Natural Attraction
Salto Monday
Anywhere else, this waterfall would be the star attraction, but when it's so close to the magnificence of Iguazú, Salto Monday's 80m-high (362-ft.) cascade takes on the role of a younger, neglected brother. Nearby you'll find a popular beach resort and nature reserve called Tati…
Ciudad del Este Shopping
Ciudad del Este is regarded as the cheapest place for electronic goods on the continent. Its shops and malls are plentiful and vary greatly in quality. The center is a maze of stores and stalls selling all types of cheap and tacky goods. Be careful of counterfeit products, near-name brands, and short-changing. Always haggle. If you get anything wrapped, make sure it is what you bought.
Some of the malls are more secure and certainly cleaner, such as Mona Lisa, Carlos A. Lopez 654 (tel. 061/513-622; www.monalisa.com.py), which specializes in luxury goods. Casa China, Av. San Blas 206 (tel. 561/500-335; www.casachina.net), sells everything from flowerpots to motorbike helmets.
