Paraguay guides
Practical tips, local recommendations and stories to help you experience Paraguay like a local.
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.
LivingCost of living in Paraguay: cities, trade-offs, and a moving checklist What it costs to live in Paraguay, with sourced numbers: minimum wage, basic basket, rent in Asunción and suburbs, transport and residency steps.
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 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.
LivingSchools in Asunción: Goethe, ASA, admissions and traffic How to choose a school in Asunción: school types, Goethe and ASA admissions, your rights over late fees, the school calendar and the morning commute.
LivingPharmacies in Asunción: finding one open 24 hours and on Sunday Need a pharmacy open now in Asunción? Pick a nearby 24-hour branch and call first. Prescriptions, prices, payment and delivery explained.
LivingGyms in Asunción: how to choose and what to check before paying Choosing a gym in Asunción: location and buses, heat, trial sessions, contracts and minimum terms, and free outdoor training.
LivingMedical centers in Asunción: public, IPS and trauma Where to get care in Asunción: the free Policlínico Municipal, IPS Hospital Central for insured workers, the Hospital de Trauma for injuries, and 141 for an ambulance.
LivingNeighborhoods and errands in Asunción: Villa Morra and the centre Group your errands into two loops, Villa Morra and the centre with Mercado 4, and keep ID or passport paperwork for another morning, before the heat.
LivingSpas and wellness centers in Asunción: how to choose, Villa Morra How to choose a spa or wellness centre in Asunción: types of spa, the Villa Morra area, what to ask before booking and how to pay.
LivingVeterinary clinics in Asunción: 24-hour care, UNA and free vaccines Where to take your pet in Asunción: a 24-hour emergency hospital, the low-cost UNA hospital and free municipal vaccination days.
LivingSchools in Caacupé: how to choose the right one How to choose a school in Caacupé: school types and costs, levels, enrolling early, the PY02 commute and what to check on a visit.