Paraguay
Is Paraguay safe to visit? Advice, scams and health
Paraguay is generally safe for tourists on standard city and site visits, but take normal precautions: keep valuables hidden, use registered taxis, and avoid isolated rural roads after dark. Main risks are petty theft, taxi overcharging, and limited medical care outside Asunción. Check current advisories before booking.
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Government advisories
The US Department of State, UK Foreign Office, Canada's travel.gc.ca and Australia's Smartraveller all issue country-specific advisories. Check the current advisory for each before you travel.
- Check the latest advisory on travel.state.gov (US).
- Check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice (UK).
- Check travel.gc.ca (Canada).
- Check smartraveller.gov.au (Australia).
Safety overview
Paraguay's crime profile includes pickpocketing in crowded markets and occasional robbery in poorly lit streets. Public transport is generally safe, but unofficial taxis may overcharge.
- Carry only needed cash; ATMs are common in Asunción and Ciudad del Este.
- Use registered taxi services or ride‑hailing apps where available.
- Avoid walking alone in poorly lit neighborhoods after 22:00.
Questions people ask
Is medical care reliable in Paraguay?
Public hospitals in Asunción have basic services; private clinics may offer more. Carry travel insurance.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
- officialUS Department of State – Paraguay
- officialUK Foreign Travel Advice – Paraguay
- officialTravel.gc.ca – Paraguay
- officialSmartraveller – Paraguay
Deep dive
Every source; changeable facts are marked check
Sources
- officialUS Department of State – Paraguay
- officialUK Foreign Travel Advice – Paraguay
- officialTravel.gc.ca – Paraguay
- officialSmartraveller – Paraguay
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