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Shopping in Paraguay

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Shopping is something that intrigues everyone and something that is loved by almost everyone. Barring a few scarce people, everyone loves shopping and is always on the lookout for good places to shop at. 

This merriment of shopping scales up to new levels when you are visiting a new city or even a country like Paraguay. In the case of Paraguay, a country having immense historical and cultural importance, you can hardly keep yourself off the markets and places for shopping in Paraguay that offers a variety of products!

As RocApply we understand how vital it is for you to have a steady shopping lifestyle in a foreign land! For that reason, we have shortlisted the most popular places in Paraguay where one should shop to bag some of the most amazing items in the country at very reasonable costs. Hence, here are the best guide for shopping in Paraguay.

The country has a good range of products due to the import market. In particular, Ciudad del Este is known for its bargain electronic items due to its status as one of the world’s biggest free trade zones.

Traditional items include hand-crafted lace and loosely weaved cotton garments. Another great souvenir item is the cup used to drink a national beverage terere, which is called a guampa. You can readily buy these products in many open-air markets and shops, along with the raw yerba mate tea itself.

The major market in Asuncion is located in Plaza de los Heros. Here, you will find a range of handicraft items, including ao po’i or lienzo, which are loose weave cotton textiles. You will also find other local crafts and guampa cups.

A good shop is Folklore, which trades a range of items, including nanduti, traditional lace products. Also to be found here are traditionally styled leather products.

Ciudad del Este hosts several indoor shopping stalls, each specializing in slightly unique products. They are mainly situated along the two-mile stretch called Avenida San Blas. Among the main malls are King Fong, Mina India, Santo Domingo, Americana, Galeria Rahal, Casa China, and Galeria La Paloma.

Of all these stalls, Americana is the best for electronic items.While low taxes and booming trade can be advantageous to the customer, lack of regulation in Ciudad del Este means the city is rife with counterfeit goods.

If purchasing an electronic item, always check the validity of any warranty, as well as the standard of the product itself. The city is also known for smuggling since it is positioned at the hub of the tri-nation area between Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. As a tourist in the area, you may be approached by people selling goods illegally

"I enjoy shopping and I found it affordable but some of the clothes are definitely not of the highest quality." - Hassan from Turkey

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