Paraguay guides
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.
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.
City guidesSanta Rita, Paraguay: a practical guide for visitors and residents Santa Rita essentials: routes, town hall, hospital, QR and Pix payments, language, the Túnel Verde, the Expo and easy day trips.
City guidesBuying a car in Paraguay: total cost, papers and checks Total cost, Vehicle Registry certificate, chassis checks and financing: what to verify before you buy a car in Paraguay.
City guidesParrilladas in Asunción this weekend: a family plan Where to eat grilled meat with the family in Asunción: Sunday buffet churrascarias, grills with private rooms and dinner at Paseo La Galería.
City guidesParrilladas in Asunción: Paraguayan grill, churrasco or mall steakhouse Paraguayan grill, mall steakhouse or churrascaria buffet: six Asunción parrilladas with address, style and one tip each.
City guidesFirst-week living in Asunción: SIM, cash, heat hours What to sort out in your first days in Asunción: airport transfer, a SIM, QR and SPI payments, heat-safe hours and getting around by bus.
City guidesBurgers in Asunción: styles, food parks and prices From lomitería to gourmet smash: burger styles, Food Park Mburucuyá, gluten-free La Burguesa and what a burger costs in Asunción.
City guidesBurgers in Asunción this weekend: Burger Fest and more Burger Fest on 10–11 October at Complejo Barrail, La Burguesa, a delSol lunch with free parking, and neighbourhood lomiterías.