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Things to see in Ciudad del Este (Paraguay): 15 places and when to go
Ciudad del Este is a city in Paraguay with around 321,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly With kids (6), Nature (5), Wildlife (4). The best known are Friendship Bridge, Saltos del Monday and Ecomuseu de Itaipu. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: March and October to November. In December there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Paraguay · -25.5167, -54.6161
- Population
- About 321,000
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (6) · Nature (5) · Wildlife (4) · Museums and art (3) · Architecture (1) · History (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- March and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- AGT Ciudad del Este, 23 km as the crow flies
What to see in Ciudad del Este
The places in and around Ciudad del Este, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Friendship BridgeDeck arch bridge between Brazil and Paraguay in South America1.6 km
- Saltos del MondayNature5.4 km
- Ecomuseu de ItaipuMuseum in Brazil7.6 km
- BIOcentroWith kids · Wildlife13 km
- Blue ParkWith kids8.5 km
- Blue Park - Parque AquaticoWith kids8.5 km
- Fly ParkWith kids13 km
- La AripucaWith kids13 km
- Mbocay WaterfallNature15 km
- Modelo Reducido de la Represa de ItaipúMuseum8.6 km
- Museo Tierra Guaraní (Itaipú)Museum8.1 km
- Iguazú National Park World Heritage SiteWorld Heritage Site in Argentina15 km
- Polo Astronômico Casimiro Montenegro FilhoPlanetarium9.4 km
- Refugio Biológico Tati YupiProtected area17 km
- Tati Yupi Biological ShelterProtected area17 km
When to go to Ciudad del Este
The best time to visit Ciudad del Este is April to September; also possible: March and October to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not13:26
- FebBetter not12:52
- MarPossible12:11
- AprBest time11:24
- MayBest time10:45
- JunBest time10:25
- JulBest time10:33
- AugBest time11:06
- SepBest time11:52
- OctPossible12:37
- NovPossible13:16
- DecBetter not13:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 25. In April, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Paraguay in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ciudad del Este
The nearest main airport is Guaraní International Airport (AGT, Ciudad del Este), 23 km as the crow flies. How to get around Paraguay (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hohenau, Paraguay6 places208 km
- Encarnación, Paraguay25 places239 km
- Caacupé9 places254 km
- Paraguarí6 places256 km
- Ypacaraí5 places268 km
- Asunción21 places305 km
And all of Paraguay, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ciudad del Este?
The best known: Friendship Bridge, Saltos del Monday, Ecomuseu de Itaipu. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ciudad del Este?
April to September; also possible: March and October to November. In December there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 25.
How do you get to Ciudad del Este?
The nearest main airport is Guaraní International Airport (AGT), 23 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ciudad del Este as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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