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City guidesFirst-week living in Villarrica: SIM, money, shopping and health A day-by-day plan for your first week in Villarrica: SIM, QR and cash, the bus terminal, market and fair, hospitals, renting and the heat.
City guidesGetting around in Asunción: buses, Red Búho and ride apps JAHA or Más card, free transfers to electric buses, the E3 to the airport, Red Búho until 03:30 and when Bolt, Uber or MUV make sense.
Food & drinkFood and meals pacing in Asunción: what to eat, when and where A big lunch at midday, cocido with chipa morning and afternoon, and each meal kept in one neighbourhood to dodge heat and traffic.
City guidesParks and outdoor pacing in Asunción: Costanera, Botanical Garden and Ñu Guasu Which park to pick in Asunción: Costanera, Botanical Garden and zoo, Ñu Guasu or Carlos A. López, with hours, fees and how to dodge the heat.
CultureEntertainment in Encarnación: carnival, beach, cinema and casino What to do in Encarnación by season: carnival and summer concerts, water park, mini zoo, cinema and the Casino Carnaval.
City guidesTips for Encarnación: when to go, getting there and day trips Encarnación needs at least one night from Asunción. From there, Trinidad, Jesús, Hohenau and Posadas all work as day trips.
ServicesCar dealerships in Encarnación: how to compare before you buy How to compare car dealerships in Encarnación: new or used, registry certificate, public deed, stolen cars and financing.
ServicesHardware stores in Encarnación: how to choose a ferretería How to choose a hardware store in Encarnación: where the shopping areas are, when to use an industrial supplier, what a quote must show and how to pay.
LivingPharmacies in Encarnación: how to choose for prescriptions and basics How to choose a pharmacy in Encarnación: close to you, prescriptions and antibiotics, the registration number on the box and summer heat.
Food & drinkFamily-friendly places in Encarnación: beaches, parks and outings with kids The Costanera and Playa San José, playgrounds, a mini zoo, the railway museum and a trip to Trinidad: a family plan for Encarnación.
City guidesHotels in Encarnación: where to stay and when to book How to choose a hotel in Encarnación: the right area for your trip, the dates that sell out and what to confirm before paying.
City guidesEncarnación travel guides and tourist spots: what to see and how Encarnación's sights you can see on your own, and how to visit the Jesuit ruins with or without an agency.