Prices in Paraguay are not high: they are lower than in Uruguay and Argentina, but higher than in Bolivia.
Shopping and souvenirs
The ideal place for shopping is Asuncion, as it is one of the Paraguayan cities famous for its large shopping centers. As for souvenirs and other local products, you can find them by visiting the Recova area, located at the intersection of Palma Street and Columbus Avenue. And in Ciudad el Este (this is the duty-free zone and shopping center of the country), you will find numerous commercial points where you can buy any goods at an attractive price.
What to bring as a souvenir of your vacation in Paraguay?
- capes made of the finest nyanduti lace, pumpkin calabas, silver and gold jewelry;
- ceramics (plates, bells, original jewelry, fancy figurines), a hammock, their cotton clothes decorated with folk motifs, multi-colored figurines of chickens (the symbol of Paraguay);
- genuine leather products (bags, wallets, belts), skins of wild animals (for their export from the country, you must have a document confirming the legality of this purchase), wicker baskets and sombreros made of palm leaves, wooden carvings in the form of characters from Paraguayan myths;
- mate.
In Paraguay, you can buy mate from $ 6, silver products - from $ 30, ceramics - from $ 5, genuine leather products - from $ 50.
Excursions and entertainment
On a sightseeing tour of Asuncion, you will stroll through the Plaza de la Constitucion, where architectural structures dating back to the 17-19 centuries are located, you will see the National Congress and the Cathedral. As part of this excursion, you will also visit the Poppy Indians' Reservation. This tour will cost you about $ 40.
On an excursion to Ciudad el Este, you will see a few churches, a 550 m long bridge (it connects Ciudad el Este and the Brazilian city of Foz do Iguacu), as well as the Iguaçu fountains. This tour costs approximately $ 35.
In Asuncion, it is worth visiting the Botanical Garden (which houses the Museum of the History of Nature). The entrance to the Botanical Garden is free, and to the nearby zoo - $ 6-7.
Transport
Public transport in the country is represented mainly by buses: the average cost of a trip is $ 1-2. And for a taxi ride around the city, you will pay about $ 10. If you wish, you can rent a car - this service will cost you at least $ 40 / day.
Economical tourists on vacation in Paraguay will be able to keep within $ 15 per day for 1 person (accommodation in budget accommodation facilities, meals in street cafes). But for those who are used to more and better food, their vacation budget should be planned at the rate of $ 35-45 per day for 1 person.
