Paraguay Travel Guide 🇵🇾
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Paraguay — Asunción, Jesuit missions, Chaco region, riverside towns & cultural heritage
🌤 Live Weather — Asunción
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Asunción
🌍 Regions Eastern Paraguay · Gran Chaco
💱 Currency Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG)
🗣 Languages Spanish · Guaraní
⏱ Time Zone GMT−4 (DST may apply)
🔌 Plug Type Type C · F — 220V
Famous for: Jesuit mission ruins · tereré culture · riverside life · off-beat South America travel
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free / visa-on-arrival for many Passport valid 6+ months Onward ticket- Some nationalities require pre-arranged visa
- Travel insurance recommended
- Border entries may require registration
Always verify rules for your nationality before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 May–Sep Pleasant & cooler
🌞 Dec–Feb Hot & humid summer
🍂 Mar–Apr Shoulder season
🌧 Oct–Nov Occasional rainfall
Summer temperatures can be very high in Chaco region.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $30–50 / ₹2,500–₹4,200 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — $65–110 / ₹5,400–₹9,100 per day
- 👑 Upscale — $160+ / ₹13,300+ per day
Remote travel & private transport increase costs.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Asunción Encarnación Jesuit Missions of Trinidad & Jesús Ciudad del Este Gran Chaco Areguá & Lake Ypacaraí🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Intercity buses
- Taxis & rideshare in Asunción
- Private tours to missions
- 4×4 recommended for Chaco
Rural roads may be unpaved — check conditions in advance.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — Tigo · Claro · Personal
- Good coverage in major towns
- Limited in Chaco & rural zones
- Tourist SIMs available in cities
Download offline maps for remote routes.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash preferred in small towns
- Cards accepted in malls & hotels
- ATMs mostly in major cities
- Carry small bills for buses & markets
Exchange USD/EUR in authorized exchanges only.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Chipa (cheese bread)
- Sopa Paraguaya
- Bori bori soup
- Asado & barbecue dishes
- Tereré (cold yerba mate)
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Holy Week & Jesuit heritage events
- San Juan Festival
- Patriotic & cultural parades
- Local music & folk celebrations
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally calm & welcoming
- Take precautions in busy urban areas
- Travel prepared for rural distances
- Use licensed transport
Inform someone when traveling to remote Chaco areas.
🎒 What to Pack
- Light clothing + sun protection
- Reusable water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Cash & power bank
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Subtropical climate
- Hot summers
- Mild winters
- More humid in eastern regions
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Asunción historic center & riverside
- Day 2 — Museums & local markets
- Day 3 — Travel to Encarnación
- Day 4 — Jesuit Missions day trip
- Day 5 — Optional Ciudad del Este / Itaipú area
❓ FAQs
Is English widely spoken?
Limited — Spanish & Guaraní are primary.
Is Paraguay an offbeat destination?
Yes — great for slow & cultural travel.
Do I need cash?
Yes — especially outside major cities.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 141
👮 Police 911
🔥 Fire 132
🩺 Tourist Assistance Local Emergency Services
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