Paraguay City Tour & Monday Falls: Waterfalls Beyond Iguazu

Monday Falls, a traditional Paraguayan café, and the triple border where three countries meet

A six to seven hour tour from Argentina into Paraguay with private transport, crossing the Friendship Bridge to visit Monday Falls and explore Ciudad del Este. The guide handles all border procedures while you move between the waterfalls, a local café serving Paraguayan cuisine, and the city's culture and shopping districts. Entry to Monday Falls is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

City and waterfall tour in Paraguay

• Cross Friendship Bridge by car
• Visit Iguazu Falls at triple border
• See Monday Falls in Paraguay
• Enjoy traditional Paraguayan cafe
• City tour of Ciudad del Este

The experience

The Friendship Bridge is how you enter Paraguay: by car, which the operator says is the safest and most comfortable route. Border queues on both sides are built into the itinerary, so the waiting time is already accounted for and you're not standing around wondering how long it will take. The bridge itself sits at the triple border where Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina meet, and from there the day splits between two things most travelers don't expect to find in Paraguay: Monday Falls, a set of waterfalls a few kilometers from the more famous Iguazu, and Ciudad del Este, the country's second-largest city after the capital Asunción.

Monday Falls is the draw: waterfalls that exist on the Paraguayan side, separate from Iguazu, and the operator emphasizes they're views most visitors never imagine finding here. After the falls, the tour includes a stop at a traditional Paraguayan café where you'll eat local cuisine. Then comes the city tour through Ciudad del Este itself, which is known for duty-free shopping but also has layers beyond that: local culture, gastronomy, and the economic ties that bind the three border countries together. A registered, licensed guide travels with you throughout, speaking English, Spanish, or Portuguese, and handles the bureaucratic side of crossing so you don't have to think about it.

Transport is private and exclusive, meaning you're not sharing the vehicle or the guide's attention with other groups. The operator manages all the logistics (the licensed vehicles work across Brazil and Argentina as well as Paraguay), so the day runs as a single, coordinated trip rather than a sequence of separate arrangements you'd have to coordinate yourself.

What’s included

• Private and exclusive transportation.
• guide support through border procedures.
• entry ticket to Monday Falls.
• clean, comfortable vehicle licensed to cross between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
• registered and licensed guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 7 years) · Infant (under 5): free

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Cris tur iguassu

Is this one for you?Book this as a private tour if you want the guide and vehicle to yourself and don't want to coordinate border crossing logistics on your own. The six to seven hour window fits a half-day excursion from Argentina into Paraguay and back, with the guide handling all the formalities so you focus on the waterfalls and the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years); Child (5 to 7 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What are Monday Falls like compared to Iguazu Falls?

Monday Falls are a separate set of waterfalls located a few kilometers from Iguazu, on the Paraguayan side of the triple border. The operator describes them as beautiful waterfalls that most visitors don't expect to find in Paraguay, offering views distinct from the more famous Iguazu.

Do I have to wait at the border crossing?

Border queues exist both entering and leaving Paraguay, but the waiting time is already included in the six to seven hour itinerary, so it's accounted for in the day's schedule rather than an unexpected delay.

What is Ciudad del Este known for besides shopping?

Ciudad del Este is Paraguay's second-largest city and has a strong local culture and gastronomy scene. While it's popular for duty-free shopping, the tour includes a city tour that shows you more than just the stores: the local character and food traditions of the place.

Will the guide help me through the border crossing?

Yes, guide support to cross the border is included. Your registered, licensed guide handles the bureaucratic side of entry and exit, so you don't have to manage the paperwork yourself.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included, but the tour stops at a traditional Paraguayan café where you can eat local cuisine. A snack at Mi Abuela cafeteria is also available separately.