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Things to do in Paraguay: places to visit and trip basics
Asunción has a historic center and a riverfront walk; Areguá and San Bernardino, on Lake Ypacaraí, are 28 and 50 km from the capital; Encarnación has 3 beaches on the Paraná River and Ciudad del Este has shops by the Friendship Bridge. Citizens of 71 countries enter without a visa. Each guide names its sources and the date we checked them.
6 parts of a trip
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Entry, stay and season
Check whether your nationality needs a visa, which countries have a scheduled flight, how long Migraciones lets you stay and what each season brings.
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Money, phone and safety
The currency guide covers banknotes, coins and the reference rate. The currency exchange and mobile carrier rankings compare published rates and plans. The safety guide gives official figures by department.
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Asunción
History, riverfront and art in the capital, with hotels, restaurants and bars documented from public sources. The food guide describes the dishes you will find.
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Around Asunción
Areguá, San Bernardino and Yaguarón make 3 separate day trips. The car rental guide covers licence, deposit and cover.
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Encarnación and Ciudad del Este
3 river beaches in the south; shops and warranties to check on the Brazilian border. Both cities have a dated profile in our ranking.
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Further afield
Waterfalls and national parks, from Alto Paraná to the Chaco. The German colonies of Itapúa and Guairá, and 17 cities compared on dated figures.