Ciudad del Este tour with Salto del Monday: Beyond shopping

See the city beyond the malls: waterfalls, churches and squares most visitors miss

A full-day private tour of Ciudad del Este pairs a guided city tour with Salto del Monday, a trio of 40-meter waterfalls in a municipal park, then leaves time for shopping in the free trade zone. Your bilingual guide picks you up from your hotel or airport, covers entrance fees and transport, and connects you with a personal shopper for the retail stretch.

Step-by-step itinerary

City tour, waterfalls, and shopping

• Explore Ciudad del Este city sights
• Visit Saltos del Monday waterfalls
• Shop in Ciudad del Este shopping streets

The experience

Most people come to Ciudad del Este for the shopping, but this tour starts somewhere else. Your guide takes you through the squares, churches and public spaces that shape the city itself: the stadium, the largest mosque in South America, and the falls locals call Paraguay Falls. It's the side of Ciudad del Este that the malls don't show, and it sets up the rest of the day.

Salto del Monday is the centerpiece: three waterfalls dropping about 40 meters into the Monday River, surrounded by native forest. The municipal park is built out with trails, viewpoints and walkways, so you move through it at your own pace. The water hitting the rocks creates what the operator calls a dazzling spectacle, and the park has souvenir shops, picnic areas and options for tree climbing, abseiling and zip lining if you want something more active. It's also a good spot to watch for birds and butterflies.

The shopping stretch comes last. Ciudad del Este has around 300,000 people and sits as one of the largest free trade zones in the world, which means the variety is genuinely wide. Everything from budget-friendly to exclusive international brands across dozens of streets. A personal shopper is at your disposal to help you find deals and navigate the options. The whole tour runs nine hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off.
• transport in a fully-equipped vehicle.
• entrance fees to Salto del Monday and city attractions.
• a professional bilingual private guide.
• VAT, taxes, tolls and parking during stops.
• airport greeting and meet service.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Gregtur Turismo

Is this one for you?This is a private tour with a dedicated guide and driver for your group alone, so the pace and stops are yours to shape: ideal if you want to linger at the waterfalls or move quickly through the city sights. The personal shopper at the end means someone familiar with the free trade zone helps you navigate the deals, rather than wandering the streets on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are Salto del Monday waterfalls like when you get there?

Salto del Monday is three waterfalls about 40 meters high fed by the Monday River, set inside a municipal park with native forest, trails, viewpoints and walkways. The park has souvenir shops, picnic areas and options for more active pursuits like zip lining and tree climbing if you want them.

Can I choose how much time to spend shopping?

The tour includes shopping time in Ciudad del Este's free trade zone streets, and a personal shopper is provided to help you find the best deals and brands. The exact timing is arranged with your guide on the day.

Does the tour price cover entrance to Salto del Monday and the city sights?

Yes, entrance fees to all attractions are included in the tour price, along with transport, taxes, tolls and parking during stops.

What if I'm traveling with a young child?

Specialized infant seats are available, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Let the operator know when you book if you need a car seat.