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To shop for clothes in Lambaré, start on Avenida Cacique Lambaré, the city's main commercial strip, then try Avenida Luis María Argaña, where many new shops have opened in recent years (Infonegocios (opens in a new tab)). Before you go, message the shop on WhatsApp or Instagram to check your size is in stock and ask how exchanges work, so the trip isn't wasted.
Where to look for clothing stores in Lambaré
Lambaré has around 9,000 businesses according to municipal figures, and borders Asunción to the west and north and Villa Elisa to the southeast (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Start here:
- Avenida Cacique Lambaré: banks, supermarkets, shopping centres and pharmacies line it. On the avenue you'll find Shopping Century Plaza, with parking for 250 cars, 130 of them covered (La Nación (opens in a new tab)), and Paseo Cerro Alto (Infonegocios (opens in a new tab)). Good for seeing several shops in one stop.
- Avenida Luis María Argaña: the other growing corridor. Paseo del Totto is on Argaña near Porvenir (Infonegocios (opens in a new tab)).
- Your own neighbourhood: with 28 barrios, from Santa Rosa and Valle Apu'a to Mbachio and San Isidro, the shop you need may be close by, sparing you rush-hour traffic on Cacique Lambaré.
Tenants change, so check your map app for which clothing shops are listed today before heading out.
What to ask before you go
A short message saves time:
- Size and style: send a photo of the item and ask if it's in your size today, at that branch.
- Fitting room: for jeans or partywear, confirm there is one.
- Alterations: ask whether they hem or adjust, how long it takes and what it costs.
- Kids' clothes or uniforms: bring written measurements, not just the child's age.
How exchanges and guarantees work
Paraguay's Consumer Protection Law 1334 requires shops to clearly state the price, the guarantee and the address where complaints can be made (abogados.com.ar (opens in a new tab)). Exchange terms, however, are set by each shop. So:
- Ask before paying how many days you have to exchange and whether sale items count.
- Keep the receipt or invoice and leave the tag on until you've tried it at home.
- If the shop doesn't honour what it promised, file a complaint with Sedeco, the consumer agency, using the online form on its website. Sedeco says 8 in 10 complaints end in agreement, through refunds, exchanges or repairs (La Nación (opens in a new tab)).
How to pay
QR is now the most used electronic payment in Paraguayan shops (Infonegocios (opens in a new tab)), so many stores accept your banking app. Still ask:
- Whether the tag price is the same with card, QR or cash.
- Whether your bank has a discount or instalments that day.
- Whether they'll issue a factura with your RUC if you need one.
Can't find what you want?
Lambaré sits right next to Asunción. The 8.1 km Costanera Sur runs from Avenida Colón to Cerro Lambaré (Última Hora (opens in a new tab)) and gets you to central Asunción quickly if you need more choice. Before crossing, check the brand's Instagram to see whether it has a Lambaré branch.
FAQ
Where are the clothing stores in Lambaré?
Along Avenida Cacique Lambaré, the main commercial strip, with Shopping Century Plaza and Paseo Cerro Alto, and on Avenida Luis María Argaña, home to Paseo del Totto. Check your map app for current shops.
Do clothing stores in Lambaré accept exchanges?
It depends on the shop: the law requires them to state price, guarantee and where to complain, but each store sets its exchange terms. Ask before paying and keep the receipt.
Where do I complain if a Lambaré shop doesn't deliver?
First with the shop. If that fails, with Sedeco through the online complaint form on its website.
