In this guide
To pick a hardware store (ferretería) in Lambaré, start with the job you are doing and where you are in the city: most of the larger shops sit along Avenida Cacique Lambaré and Avenida Luis María Argaña, while the barrios are served by small corner stores. Write down your measurements, message ahead to confirm stock and delivery, and only then head out.
Where to look for a hardware store in Lambaré
Avenida Cacique Lambaré is the city's main commercial strip, lined with banks, cooperatives, supermarkets and shopping centres, and Avenida Luis María Argaña has added many new storefronts over the past decade (Infonegocios, 2025 (opens in a new tab)). In practice:
- On the avenues you will find bigger stores with a wider range and, often, delivery. Go there for large orders or when you need several different trades at once.
- In the barrios (Santa Rosa, Valle Apu'a, Mbachio, San Isidro, Puerto Pabla and the rest of the city's 28 neighbourhoods, per Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)) the local ferretería covers the missing screw, tape or bulb without fighting avenue traffic.
If you live near the Asunción boundary, comparing with a shop across the line is fine: what matters is which one confirms your size.
How to choose for your job
- Plumbing: almost 200,000 Lambaré residents have no sewer connection (ABC Color, 2024 (opens in a new tab)), so many homes rely on a septic pit or tank. For drain repairs, look for a shop with PVC pipe and fittings in several sizes that will swap a part that does not fit.
- Electrical: bring a photo of your breaker panel or the part you are replacing. A clerk who asks about amperage before selling you a breaker is a good sign.
- Paint: ask whether they tint paint in store and will keep the formula so you can match it later.
- Building materials: for cement, rebar, bricks or roofing sheets, choose a store that sells construction materials and runs its own truck. Ask whether delivery covers your barrio and which day it arrives.
What to ask before you go
Send your list and measurements on WhatsApp. The reply tells you a lot:
- Do you have this size and brand today, or does it need ordering?
- Do you cut pipe, rod or glass in store?
- What does delivery to my barrio cost, and at what time?
- Do you take QR, card or bank transfer? QR already accounts for 68.1% of electronic payments in Paraguay (ABC Color, 2026 (opens in a new tab)), but confirm payment before a large order.
- Will you exchange sealed, unused items?
The store that answers clearly on stock, price and delivery is usually the one that also helps when something goes wrong mid-job.
Are any hardware stores open late or 24 hours?
It is not the norm, so do not count on one: confirm the day's hours by message, especially on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If a pipe bursts at night, shut the main valve and buy the part in the morning. Keep the basics at home: PTFE tape, a shut-off valve in your size, flexible connectors, a spare fuse or breaker and electrical tape.
Quick checklist
- Measurements on your phone and a photo of the old part (better still, bring it).
- A list split by trade: plumbing, electrical, paint, fixings.
- Today's hours confirmed by message, especially on Saturdays and holidays.
- A second store saved in case the first is missing a size.
FAQ
Where are the hardware stores in Lambaré?
The larger ones are along Avenida Cacique Lambaré and Avenida Luis María Argaña, the city's main commercial strips. Small corner ferreterías cover the barrios for quick buys.
Is there a 24-hour hardware store near me in Lambaré?
It is not the norm; confirm the day's hours by message, especially on Sundays and holidays. For night emergencies, shut the main valve and keep basic spares at home.
Do Lambaré hardware stores deliver?
Many do, especially those selling building materials. Ask on WhatsApp whether they cover your barrio, what it costs and which day it arrives.
Can I pay by QR?
It is the most common option: QR is now 68.1% of electronic payments in Paraguay. For large orders, confirm card or bank transfer beforehand.
