Bookstores and stationery in Coronel Oviedo: school supplies, copies and printing

To find a bookstore in Coronel Oviedo, first decide what you need: school supplies, photocopies and printing, or a specific book. For supplies and copies, the shop nearest your home, school or faculty will do; for a specific title or a big job such as binding a thesis, message them on WhatsApp first to confirm price, stock and turnaround.

Where to go: 8 places with an address

1) Librería El Colegio

Long-standing shop on Mariscal López: school supplies, office stock and steady inventory. Useful if you’re already downtown or need reams and backpacks without driving to Asunción; call ahead for one-off items.

📍 Av. Mariscal López, Coronel Oviedo

📞 +595 521 202358

🕒 lun–vie 07:00–17:30; sáb 07:30–16:00; dom cerrado

2) Fotocopia La Economía

Corner of Carlos A. López and Fernando de la Mora. Mixes copies, prints and supplies with a long window (including Sunday). Handy for late or weekend rush jobs; ask colour pricing and turnaround when you call.

📍 Carlos A. López c/ Fernando de la Mora, Coronel Oviedo

📞 +595 971 121086

🕒 lun–sáb 07:00–21:00; dom 07:30–20:00

3) Copyfull

On Ayolas in San Isidro. Copy and print focused, Mon–Sat (Saturday until midday). Useful if you’re already in that barrio and need a quick run; confirm whether Local 2 is open the same day.

📍 Ayolas, Barrio San Isidro, Coronel Oviedo

📞 +595 985 192450

🕒 lun–vie 07:00–17:30; sáb 07:30–12:00; dom cerrado

4) Gusber Impresiones

Padre Molas at Juan Ángel Benítez: stocked stationery plus copies and prints. Good stop if you need supplies and a print job at the same door; Saturday closes 15:00 per the listing.

📍 Padre Molas c/ Juan Ángel Benítez, Coronel Oviedo

📞 +595 993 553549

🕒 lun–vie 07:00–18:00; sáb 08:00–15:00; dom cerrado

5) Librería Crayolitas

On Marcelino Machuka. Neighbourhood bookstore for school and basic supplies. Closed Sat–Sun — don’t count on that door on weekends; call on a weekday for a specific item.

📍 Marcelino Machuka, Coronel Oviedo

📞 +595 975 361461

🕒 lun–vie 07:00–18:00; sáb–dom cerrado

6) Librería Arca De Noé

Opposite Colegio Gymmart on Carlos Antonio López. Handy if you’re already in that school zone and need something quick; public hours disagree across sources, so confirm by phone before you cross town.

📍 Carlos Antonio López frente al Colegio Gymmart, Coronel Oviedo

📞 +595 521 204390

7) Librería San Isidro

In Barrio San Isidro on Jóvenes Por la Democracia. Early weekday window and a short Sunday. Fits school-supply runs before class; ask for the exact door when you call (the plus code helps on Maps).

📍 Jóvenes Por la Democracia (GGPX+J32), Barrio San Isidro, Coronel Oviedo

📞 +595 972 878211

🕒 lun–vie 06:30–20:00; sáb 07:00–18:00; dom 09:00–12:00

8) Fotocopiadora Centro De Impresión

Copy shop in San Isidro (code 050116). Built for print runs Mon–Sat (Saturday until midday); listings often omit the exact street, so ask for a landmark when you call.

📍 Barrio San Isidro (050116), Coronel Oviedo

📞 +595 973 652067

🕒 lun–vie 07:00–18:00; sáb 07:30–13:00; dom cerrado

What kind of shop do you need?

In Paraguay a "librería" is usually a stationery shop: school supplies, notebooks, folders, photocopies and printing. Shops that sell books to read are fewer.

• School supplies: any neighbourhood shop covers the basics; for the full list, pick one with more stock and ask them to pack it for you.
• Copies, printing and binding: ask whether they print from your phone, email or a USB stick, whether they do colour and how long it takes.
• Books: bring title, author and publisher. If they don't have it, ask whether they can order it from Asunción and how long it takes.

Where to look in Coronel Oviedo

Oviedo is 132 km from Asunción on Route PY02 and is the junction for Ciudad del Este, Villarrica, Encarnación and Pedro Juan Caballero (Wikipedia⁠⁠ (opens in a new tab)⁠). The municipality has 92 urban and rural districts, so the right shop depends on where you live and your routine:

• Students: the city has eight universities, two public and six private, and the Universidad Nacional de Caaguazú (UNCA) has its main campus here. Shops and copy centres near the faculties are the most practical for notes and printing.
• Coming in from a rural compañía: bundle your shopping downtown with other errands. Near Mercado Municipal Nº 1, parking is practically impossible⁠⁠ (opens in a new tab)⁠ and many people park several blocks away, so allow for that.
• Passing through on the highway: pick a shop on your route rather than driving into the centre at rush hour.

When is it busiest?

The big rush is before school starts. In 2026 classes began on Monday 23 February and end on 30 November, with winter holidays from 13 to 23 July (Hoy⁠⁠ (opens in a new tab)⁠).

• The two weeks before term are the most crowded for supplies and book covers. Shop in early February if you can.
• Before final exams and thesis deadlines, demand for printing and binding rises. Send the file a day ahead and pick it up.
• On Saturday afternoons and Sundays many shops close or open shorter hours; check before heading out.

What to check before buying the school list

• The MEC kit: pupils at public and state-subsidised private schools receive a school kit. By February 2026, 694,232 kits had been delivered, and Caaguazú was still among the departments pending (La Nación⁠⁠ (opens in a new tab)⁠). Each bag includes a materials list and a number to report missing items: check it before buying so you don't double up.
• Brands: ask the school whether equivalents to the listed brands are accepted; it can cut the total a lot.
• Pre-packed order: send a photo of the list by WhatsApp and ask them to prepare it for pickup to skip the queue.
• Invoice: ask for a factura with your RUC or ID number if you need to claim the expense.

How to pay

QR is now the most used electronic payment in Paraguayan shops (Infonegocios⁠⁠ (opens in a new tab)⁠), but for a few copies bring small notes or coins: it's quicker, and not every shop takes cards for very small amounts. For a large order, ask whether they want a deposit and whether binding is included in the price.