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To find a good clothing store in Fernando de la Mora, start with the area that suits you: shops cluster along Avenida Mariscal Estigarribia, but in recent years they have spread into the northern and southern parts of the city. Then pick a shop for what you need (everyday wear, workwear, kids' clothes or an event), check sizes and ask about exchanges before you pay.
Where are the shops in Fernando de la Mora?
Avenida Mariscal Estigarribia splits the city into a northern zone, which holds most of the Centro, and a southern zone (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). It is the traditional shopping strip, and many bus lines to and from Asunción pass through the city.
According to the local merchants' association, the city went from about 8,000 businesses a decade ago to more than 12,000 in 2025, and new shops now open not only on the main avenue but also in the north and south (Infonegocios (opens in a new tab)). Fernando de la Mora has no municipal market (ABC Color (opens in a new tab)), so do not expect one big clothing market: shopping is spread across avenue storefronts, shopping arcades and neighbourhood stores.
Other useful roads are Avenida Eusebio Ayala, the way in from Asunción, and Ruta PY01 (formerly Acceso Sur) to the south.
Which kind of shop do you need?
- Everyday wear and basics: shop near home or on your bus route; T-shirts, jeans or kids' clothes are not worth a rush-hour trip across town.
- Workwear or uniforms: ask about large sizes, logo embroidery and lead times.
- Party or event: see the garment early and ask whether they do alterations (hems, waist, sleeves) and how many days it takes.
- Buying for the family: write down everyone's sizes and, if you can, bring a garment that fits each person to compare measurements.
What should you ask for when you pay?
These rules protect you in any store:
- A clear price in guaraníes: Consumer Protection Law 1334 requires prices to be stated precisely, taxes included, in legal tender (Law 1334 (opens in a new tab)).
- An invoice (factura): the consumer agency Sedeco says every sale of goods must come with an invoice (ABC Color (opens in a new tab)). Always ask for it; a complaint is much harder without one.
- Sales: the sign must show the previous price, the discount percentage and the current cash price in guaraníes.
- Instalments: on credit, the store must tell you the cash price, interest rate, surcharges, number of instalments and total to pay.
Can you exchange an item?
Ask about the exchange policy before paying and get it written on the invoice or receipt, especially for gifts. Keep the tag on until you have tried the item at home.
If you buy outside the store, for example by phone or at home, Law 1334 gives you seven days from signing to withdraw, as long as the product has not been used or damaged (Law 1334 (opens in a new tab)). If the store offers a warranty, it must be in writing.
What if something goes wrong?
Talk to the shop first, invoice in hand. If that fails, file a complaint with Sedeco through its online form; the agency says 8 in 10 complaints end in an agreement, through a refund, an exchange or a repair (La Nación (opens in a new tab)).
When is the best time to go?
Rush hour on Mariscal Estigarribia and Eusebio Ayala slows any shop-to-shop trip. To try things on calmly, go mid-morning or early afternoon on a weekday, and before a Sunday or public holiday message the shop to check it is open.
FAQ
Where are the clothing stores in Fernando de la Mora?
The main shopping strip is Avenida Mariscal Estigarribia, and shops have spread into the northern and southern zones in recent years. There is no municipal market, so stores are spread across storefronts, arcades and neighbourhoods.
Should a clothing store give me an invoice?
Yes. Sedeco says every sale of goods must come with an invoice (factura). Always ask for it; you will need it for exchanges or complaints.
Can I return clothes bought by phone or at home?
Law 1334 gives you seven days from signing to withdraw from purchases made outside the store, as long as the product is unused and undamaged.
Where can I complain if a store refuses an exchange?
Start with the shop, invoice in hand. If that fails, file a complaint through Sedeco's online form.
