The best fashion and gift stores - Paraguay in 2025

Practical information : Treat yourself (& others) Paraguay

Timetable

In town, shops generally open from 8am to 7pm, sometimes with a lunch break. They close on Sundays and sometimes as early as Saturday lunchtime. In tourist resorts, which fill up at weekends, Monday is often the day to rest.Shopping centers are open every day, with longer opening hours, usually from 9am to 9pm, and even later on weekends.

Budget & Tips

In the capital and major cities, you can pay for most purchases by credit card. You can also often pay in US dollars in Asunción, and sometimes in reais, especially in border towns (Ciudad del Este, Pedro Juan Caballero...). In most shopping centers, you can present your foreign passport and ask for a voucher entitling you to a 10% discount in the boutiques (this 10% corresponds to the IVA).

Sales

Black Friday is a much-anticipated event, with major promotions in all areas. It takes place on the last Friday of November, at the start of the hot weather, so it's not surprising that air conditioners, fans and refrigerators are among the top 10 best-selling items!

What's very local

Paraguay is rich in original, high-quality handicrafts (wood, leather, metal, cotton, ceramics...). It's always best to buy directly from artisans and producers in specialized villages. However, prices in stores and at craft stalls in the streets of Asunción are very reasonable. Haggling is not a common practice, and it can be frowned upon to try to negotiate. Occasionally, you'll be offered the " yapa ". Originally, this was a brand of small candies sold in bars. The term has come to refer to gifts from shopkeepers (an extra caramel, tomato or chipa), to thank a good customer.

Tourist traps

Shopping is the main attraction in Ciudad del Este. Be aware, however, that products such as electronics are not necessarily cheaper than in France, and that the temple of Paraguayan capitalism is notorious for its copies and counterfeits. Beware of false bargains on well-known brands, and prefer stores located inside shopping malls to avoid counterfeits. If you buy electronics, ask to try them out in the store, and keep your invoice.

Les meilleures boutiques mode et cadeaux Paraguay

Map of top points of interest Paraguay

ÑANDUTI

EL LECTOR

COSTANERA SHOPPING

CENTRO DE ARTESANÍAS DEL CHACO

GALERÍA CENTRAL

EL MENSAJERO

LA CASA DEL CUERO

POMBERO

CAFÉ MONALISA

GALERÍA MATICES

PASEO LA GALERÍA

LA CASA DE ARTEMERA

LA OFICINA DEL LIBRO

FAUSTO EDICIONES

ARTESANÍA SANTA MARIA

ROSA SEGOVIA PONCHO DE 60 LISTAS

PASEO PEATONAL INDIO JOSÉ

Related searches : shopping-mode-cadeaux Paraguay

Find unique holiday offers with our partners