Overkill53 · CC BY-SA 4.0Parque Lineal Itaipú (Manuel Ortiz Guerrero)
A 48 ha park in Ciudad del Este with trails, bike paths, lookouts and century-old trees; free entry with ID.
What it is
Parque Lineal Itaipú is a 48-hectare green space in Area 1 of Ciudad del Este. It joins three neighbouring parks: Manuel Ortiz Guerrero, José Asunción Flores and Salto del Guairá. It is part of Itaipú's tourism complex and designed for the whole family. It offers paths for walking, running or cycling, rest areas, lookouts and vegetation with century-old trees. Entry is free: you need to show your national ID or, if you are a foreigner, your passport, and registration is handled by the staff of Itaipú's Tourism Advisory Office.
What to see and do
- Trails and bike path
- Century-old trees
- Lookouts and rest areas
- Free entry
Did you know…?
It joins three of the city's historic parks in a single 48-hectare space.
According to ABC (2021) it had planned bike paths and a children's playground.
Tips
- Bring your ID: it is required for entry.
- A good green break to combine with Lago de la República.
For the 2023 winter schedule Itaipú published: 6:00 am to 8:00 pm daily (in 2021 it was 8:00 am to 9:00 pm); it changes with the season, so check before you go.
Best time: Morning or afternoon; avoid summer midday.
Activities
Festivals and events here
Saint Blaise, Patron Saint of Paraguay
The patron saint of the Republic and of Ciudad del Este is honored with Masses, processions and festivities in several towns.
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A double celebration, patronal and founding, in the country's second city, in honor of Paraguay's patron saint.
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Lago de la República
Ciudad del Este's green lung: laps around the lake, caimans, craft beer and the city's biggest festivals.
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Ciudad del Este
The great shop window of the Triple Frontier: shopping, a cosmopolitan buzz and the gateway to Itaipú and the Monday Falls.
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Catedral de San Blas
A 1964 cathedral with a shape evoking a ship and stone sculptures, right in downtown Ciudad del Este.
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Puente Internacional de la Amistad
A 552 m arch bridge over the Paraná River, officially opened in 1965, that linked Ciudad del Este with Foz do Iguaçu.
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Saltos del Monday (Cataratas del Monday)
Three main drops of about 40 meters amid Atlantic Forest, just minutes from the bustle of Ciudad del Este.
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Central Hidroeléctrica Acaray
ANDE's dam on the Acaray River (210 MW), built between 1961 and 1969, predating Itaipú.
Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 5 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.