Paraguay, without the clichés
copy-paste.
You're planning a trip or a move, but between copy-pasted blogs, undated info and conflicting advice, it's hard to know who to trust. This guide verifies, dates and sources every fact — so you leave informed, not anxious.
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regions explored in depth
My method
Official sources first, corrections welcome.
- •I rely first on Paraguayan and international institutions (INE, Migraciones, SENATUR, MADES, BCP, UNESCO…) and cite every source at the bottom of the page.
- •Every article shows its last update date : information changes; the guide should show that.
- •We know what it's like to plan a move without knowing who to trust: I always distinguish what is verified, what still needs confirming, and I invite readers on the ground to correct me.
Destinations
4 regions, 24+ cities and sites, described with precision.
Activities
Adventure, food, ecotourism, festivals, museums.
Culture
Guarani, economy, traditions, sport, society.
Advice
Formalities, budget, transport, relocation.
Two paths, the same standard of care.
Traveling, in four clear steps.
Visa & paperwork
Passport, length of stay, what to check before booking.
02Budget & currency
Guaraní, cards, cash: how much to plan for and how to exchange money locally.
03Suggested itinerary
How many days, which regions to link up depending on your pace.
04Once you're there
Transport, common scams, everyday safety habits.
The paperwork, explained clearly.
Residency, paperwork, moving, pets: a sourced guide to prepare a relocation without administrative bad surprises, with no shortcuts.
Prepare your file
Passport, apostilled criminal record, birth certificate, proof of funds.
02Temporary residency
2 years, simplified procedure since the 2022 reform.
03Moving
Container, customs clearance: what to plan before shipping your belongings.
04Pets & settling in
Health rules for your companions, final paperwork on arrival.
One country, four faces.
From the green East to the arid Chaco, each region has its climate, culture and pace. The guide explores the country's four main zones, with detailed pages so you choose your route with your eyes open.
Useful benchmarks, each tied to a source.
4.5%
GDP growth 2024 (IMF) : read with regional context
−65%
Cost of living vs France (Numbeo 2025) : order of magnitude, not a quote
27 yrs
Median age (INE census 2022) : young population
~90%
Contact with Guaraní (commonly cited indicators) : co-official language
10%
IRP / VAT reference rates : always verify with SET / local advice
100%
Hydropower electricity (Itaipu, Yacyretá) : top exporter per capita
Understanding Paraguay, in depth.
Four deep dives into Paraguay: the country, its capital, its cuisine and the Guaraní language. Every article cites its sources and shows its last update date.
Paraguay, heart of South America
Bilingual Spanish-Guaraní, 6.1 million inhabitants, a diagonal of cultures between the arid Chaco and the Atlantic forest.
The Guaraní language: the only majority indigenous language in the Americas
Official status, jopará, survival, and essential words: why Guaraní has no equivalent anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions: The 20 Essential Questions Before Travelling to Paraguay
Visa, safety, health, budget, language, transport, accommodation: the questions most travellers ask.
Asunción : what to see, areas and tips
The "Mother of Cities" of South America, founded in 1537 by Juan de Salazar.
Paraguayan cuisine
The questions I get asked most.
Do I need a visa to travel to Paraguay?
No for French, Belgian, Swiss and Canadian nationals (tourist stay under 90 days). Passport valid 6 months after return. These rules change: check before booking.
Is Paraguay safe for a traveler?
Safe, with the usual precautions: keep valuables discreet, use official taxis, be cautious at night in border areas. More vigilance in certain neighborhoods of Asunción.
What budget should I plan per day?
€30 to €50 a day, all included. Among the lowest in South America.
"You should never have to guess before you leave. I rely first on official sources, I date every page, and I clearly say what I haven't verified on the ground yet."
Planning a move without knowing who to trust — I know that feeling. This guide is written from France while preparing my own move to Paraguay. It does not replace Paraguayan authorities or the experience of people who live there: it cites them, connects them, and improves when a reader flags an error. The goal is simple: verifiable, useful information that respects the real Paraguay.
Founder of El Paraguayo, written from France
What this actually changes
- 453 sources cited: Paraguayan and international institutions, press, official data : at the bottom of each page.
- An update date on every article: information changes; the guide should show that.
- Public corrections welcome : especially from readers on the ground, professionals and institutions.
The figures cited refer first to Paraguayan institutions and consultable international references (INE, IMF, Numbeo, UNESCO, Insight Crime, World Bank, Itaipú Binacional…). Each data point remains attributed on the guide pages. This sourcing work does not replace authorities or local professionals: it highlights them.
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Written from France, this guide gets more accurate thanks to readers, local professionals, and anyone who flags outdated info. A correction is not an attack: it is how a serious guide works.
Do you live in Paraguay, work there, or represent an institution? A correction or addition is always welcome: that is how the guide stays useful and respectful of life on the ground.
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