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Practical tips, local recommendations and stories to help you experience Paraguay like a local.
City guidesMercado 4 Asunción: what to buy, how to get there, staying safe Asunción's biggest street market, in barrio Pettirossi: what to buy section by section, which bus gets you there and how to stay safe in the crowds.
City guidesYbycuí National Park: waterfalls, La Rosada and how to get there Ybycuí as a day trip from Asunción: park trails and waterfalls, official fees, La Rosada closed for repairs, and what to see in town.
City guidesHow much does a house cost in Santa Rita, Paraguay? Santa Rita has no official reference price. How to work out what a house costs, what you'd pay monthly on a loan and which extra costs to add.
City guidesWeekend in Santa Rita, Paraguay: a two-day plan, heat and errands A concrete two-day plan for Santa Rita: the town on Saturday and Ñacunday National Park on Sunday, with hours, fees and tips for the heat.
ServicesFirst visit shopping in Ciudad del Este: logistics that save the day A plan for your first shopping day in Ciudad del Este: crossing the bridge, downtown hours, an indoor afternoon and heading home with your receipts.
City guidesElectric bikes and scooters in Paraguay: a practical buying guide How to choose an e-bike or e-scooter in Paraguay: which type fits, where you're allowed to ride, the 220 V charger and what to ask before paying.
LivingIs Paraguay dangerous? A practical safety guide Paraguay ranks among the region's safest countries for homicide. Where to take extra care, how to avoid theft, and what to do on the road or in an emergency.
ServicesBuying tires in Paraguay: how to decide if the deal is worth it Before you cross for tires, add up travel, customs allowance and manufacturing date. That tells you whether Paraguay's price is really a deal.
ServicesElectronics in Paraguay: compare, test and buy safely in Ciudad del Este How to buy electronics in Ciudad del Este without surprises: exact model, in-store test, invoice with serial number, written warranty and where to complain.
ServicesBuying tools in Paraguay: how to compare models and costs Exact model, voltage, receipt and warranty: what to check before you pay for a tool in Ciudad del Este.
ServicesShopping in Ciudad del Este: areas, routes, and practical checks Three shopping routes in Ciudad del Este by what you buy and how you get around, with stores, opening hours and the checks to make at each stop.
ServicesWeekend pacing in Ciudad del Este: heat, traffic, and short loops How to split a weekend in Ciudad del Este between shopping, a midday break and short outings without fighting the heat or the bridge queue.
ServicesBuying a car in Paraguay for Brazil: what the law allows A used car bought in Paraguay cannot be registered in Brazil except in narrow cases. What applies to new cars and Paraguayan plates.