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LivingBudgeting in Obligado: accommodation, rent, power and cheap outings Expensive dates, cheap outings and the lines of a monthly budget in Obligado: rent, electricity, trips to Encarnación and health.
LivingHair salons and barbershops in Obligado: how to choose and book How to choose a salon or barber in Obligado: separate cuts from colour, book ahead of festivities and ask which product they use for straightening.
ServicesSupermarkets in Obligado: how to choose for the weekly shop How to choose a supermarket in Obligado: type of shop, the Colonias Unidas on Route PY06, prices at the till, QR and coping with the heat.
LivingSpas and wellness in Obligado: choosing a massage or spa day In Obligado, wellness means small studios booked on WhatsApp; for sauna and pools, Encarnación's hotel spas are about 40 km away.
ServicesSecurity companies in Obligado: how to choose a licensed one Police licensing, what recent robberies in Obligado show, and what to get in writing before you hire an alarm, cameras or a guard.
LivingVeterinary clinics in Obligado: how to choose care for pets and farm animals How to choose a vet in Obligado: the right type, licence checks, vaccines, emergencies and travelling with your pet.
ServicesClothing stores in Obligado: boutiques and shopping tips Buying clothes in Obligado: what the town-centre shops handle well and when to compare in Encarnación's shopping district.
ServicesMechanic shops in Obligado: how to choose a reliable one Which workshop you need, where to look on PY06 or in Encarnación, and what to get in writing before authorising a repair in Obligado.
LivingSchools in Pedro Juan Caballero: how to choose the right one How to choose a school in Pedro Juan Caballero: school types, language on the Ponta Porã border, fees in writing and enrolment dates.
Food & drinkCafés, bakeries and bistros in Pedro Juan Caballero: how to choose How to choose a café in Pedro Juan Caballero: the right area, border sale days that pack downtown, paying in guaraníes, reais or Pix, and study tables.
Food & drinkBars and pubs in Pedro Juan Caballero: how to choose Where to go out at night in Pedro Juan Caballero, how to pick a bar on the border, and the age, alcohol and safety rules to know.
CultureEntertainment in Pedro Juan Caballero: cinema, casino, lake and Cerro Corá Cinema, bowling, live shows and a casino, the lake, the walk-across border with Ponta Porã and Cerro Corá: what to do in Pedro Juan Caballero.