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Ciudad del Este

Ciudad del Este is a border city in eastern Paraguay, facing Brazil across the Paraná River. It connects to the Iguazu area on the other side of the river, making it easy to combine into one trip.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Ciudad del Este
Gateway airport
Guaraní International Airport
Best season
Apr, Jun–Sep
Time zone
America/Asuncion
Sights covered
11 places

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Iguazu River

Nature

Iguazu River

One of the largest rivers flowing into South America's Paraná, it rises in the Brazilian highlands and flows to the border area with Paraguay. At 1,320 km long, it offers exotic scenery along its course.

Omar Ibn Al-Khatab Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Omar Ibn Al-Khatab Mosque

A mosque located near Iguazu Falls. It's worth a brief stop on a visit to the falls for a taste of its exotic atmosphere.

Saltos del Monday

Nature

Saltos del Monday

The main attraction of Monday Municipal Park near Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, this is a magnificent waterfall about 45m high and 120m wide. It's a great place to walk and admire the cool cascade up close.

Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu

Temples & religious sites

Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu

This Buddhist temple stands in the Triple Frontier area where Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina meet, built in 1996 by Chinese immigrants. Belonging to the Pure Land school, it's a great place to explore its exotic atmosphere.

Cathedral of San Juan Bautista

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral of San Juan Bautista

A cathedral in the heart of downtown Ciudad del Este. As the city's foremost religious landmark, it makes for a pleasant short visit.

Monday River

Nature

Monday River

The Monday River flows through Paraguay's Alto Paraná department and joins the Paraná River near the Triple Frontier. It's a pleasant spot to pause and take in the riverside scenery.

Acaray River

Nature

Acaray River

A river flowing through eastern Paraguay, formed by the confluence of the Iguazú and Itakyry rivers. It joins the Paraná River near Ciudad del Este, where you can also see the Acaray Dam.

Mezquita del Este

Temples & religious sites

Mezquita del Este

A mosque and cultural center in Ciudad del Este that serves as a place of worship and gathering for the Muslim community of the Triple Frontier region. It offers a close-up look at distinctive Islamic architecture.

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Average temperature by month

5-year average

27° Jan
26° Feb
25° Mar
22° Apr
18° May
18° Jun
17° Jul
19° Aug
22° Sep
23° Oct
25° Nov
26° Dec

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