Ciudad del Este
Paraguay · Departamento del Alto Paran�PY
City in Alto Paraná, Paraguay
Ciudad del Este is the second-largest city in Paraguay and capital of the Alto Paraná Department, situated on the Paraná River. It is located 327 km (203 mi) east of Asunción, the capital, and is adjacent to the border with Brazil, to which it is connected by the Friendship Bridge on the Paraná River. It is the largest city within the Triple Frontier region, which borders Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil and Puerto Iguazú, Argentina. The Itaipú Dam, one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the world, is near Ciudad del Este, as is Iguazu Falls.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 350,000
- Coordinates
- -25.510, -54.611
- Timezone
- America/Asuncion
- Elevation
- 185 m
Overview of Ciudad del Este
Ciudad del Este is a busy regional city in Departamento del Alto Paran�, Paraguay. Some 350,000 inhabitants call it home. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards nature, culture and adventure.
Things to do in Ciudad del Este
Nature in Ciudad del Este
(21)Looking for nature? Ciudad del Este has Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Counting everything, 21 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ciudad del Este.
Culture in Ciudad del Este
(18)Ciudad del Este's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. It is a direct read of Ciudad del Este's activity profile. That is 18 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Ciudad del Este
(13)Ciudad del Este's adventure entries include Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Everything listed here comes from what Ciudad del Este is actually tagged with. There are 13 tagged experiences in this group.
Water Sports in Ciudad del Este
(13)Ciudad del Este records Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Paddleboarding under water sports. It is a direct read of Ciudad del Este's activity profile. Altogether 13 options are tagged here.
Sports in Ciudad del Este
(12)Under sports, Ciudad del Este is tagged with Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Hunting. Counting everything, 12 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ciudad del Este.
Nightlife in Ciudad del Este
(9)Nightlife lovers get Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Everything listed here comes from what Ciudad del Este is actually tagged with. There are 9 tagged experiences in this group.
Wellness in Ciudad del Este
(5)Our data lists Farms, Ranches, Spa, Therms and Wellness as wellness options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ciudad del Este.
Family in Ciudad del Este
(4)Ciudad del Este records Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo under family. All of it is drawn from Ciudad del Este's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Ciudad del Este
(2)Shopping lovers get Food and Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Ciudad del Este is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Ciudad del Este
(2)Our data lists Fishing and Secret as other activities options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ciudad del Este.
Best time to visit Ciudad del Este
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Getting to Ciudad del Este rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is America/Asuncion.
Similar destinations
Places near Ciudad del Este that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ciudad del Este known for?
- Ciudad del Este is mainly a destination for nature, culture and adventure, set in Departamento del Alto Paran�, Paraguay with around 350,000 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Ciudad del Este?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Ciudad del Este. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Ciudad del Este?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Ciudad del Este located?
- Administratively, Ciudad del Este sits in Departamento del Alto Paran�, Paraguay — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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