Paraguay

Paraguay
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Traveling to Paraguay? Land Connected.

Paraguay is South America's quiet heartland — a river city, Jesuit ruins, a giant dam and a vast Chaco wilderness, without the tourist crowds of its neighbours. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect the moment you land, so app rides, dam tours and restaurant bookings are all handled on your own phone, not on airport Wi-Fi.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Regional trips: if you are crossing into Argentina or Brazil, check whether your plan covers each country before you leave Asunción.

Travel Highlights

  • Asunción old town: the riverside capital's historic centre, Costanera waterfront and the National Pantheon of the Heroes.
  • Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad: the ruined 18th-century mission churches near Encarnación, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Itaipu Dam: one of the world's largest hydroelectric dams, on the Paraná river near Ciudad del Este — book the guided tour in advance.
  • Encarnación waterfront: the southern city's Costanera beach and promenade on the Paraná river.
  • Saltos del Monday: the Monday Falls near Ciudad del Este, a wide waterfall in a forested park.

Getting Around

  • Airports: Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) serves Asunción; there is no public bus service to the airport.
  • Ride-hailing: Bolt, MUV and Uber all operate in Asunción — Bolt is the most popular and usually cheapest, MUV is the homegrown Paraguayan app, and Uber works best with international cards. Coverage drops sharply outside the capital.
  • Taxis: city taxis run on meters with day, night and Sunday rates; check the meter is running, or agree a price first if it is not.
  • Buses: Asunción buses are cashless and need a Jaha or Más smart card; routes and schedules are hard for newcomers to follow, so app rides are usually easier.

Safety and Practical Tips

Paraguay is generally calm for travellers, but petty theft is the main risk: watch bags at bus terminals, markets and in crowded downtown streets, and avoid walking alone after dark in unfamiliar areas.

Summer heat can be intense — carry water, use sun protection and plan outdoor sightseeing for the morning. Tap-to-pay cards and phones are accepted in Asunción's malls and larger restaurants, but carry cash for buses, markets and smaller towns.

Entry and Visa

Entry rules depend on your passport: many nationalities, including US, Canadian, UK and EU citizens, are admitted as visitors without a visa for short stays, but always check the current rules for your nationality before you travel, and carry a valid passport plus proof of onward travel.

Weather and Climate

  • Subtropical: Paraguay has hot, humid summers and mild winters, with rain possible at any time of year.
  • Summer: December to February is the hottest season, with daytime temperatures often above 30°C and frequent thunderstorms.
  • Winter: June to August is cooler and drier, though cold snaps can briefly bring much lower temperatures to the south.
  • Best window: the cooler months from April to September are the most comfortable for city sightseeing and the missions.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the guaraní (PYG) is the local currency; prices in Asunción are usually quoted in guaraníes.
  • Cards: Visa and Mastercard are accepted in malls, larger hotels and restaurants in Asunción; a Wise card works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted.
  • Cash: carry guaraníes for buses, markets and smaller towns, where cards are often not accepted — ATMs are common in Asunción and Ciudad del Este.
  • Tipping: tipping is modest — rounding up or 10% in restaurants is normal, and a small tip for guides and drivers is appreciated.