Travel advisory · ParaguaySome governments advise against travel to parts of Paraguay.The warnings cover only these areas: Border zone between Concepción and San Pedro departments.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Border zone between Concepción and San Pedro departments · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, France

Also named by one government: Alto Paraná border zone with Brazil (Germany), Amambay border zone with Brazil (Germany), Canindeyú border zone with Brazil (Germany), Chacarita district (Asunción) (Spain), Northern San Pedro border zone with Brazil (Germany), Pedro Juan Caballero (France), Southern Concepción border zone with Brazil (Germany), Uninhabited areas of Canindeyú (France)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No specific advice; general precautions only	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Exercise Normal Precautions	Aug 19, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	Oct 13, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	No specific travel advisory issued	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	vigilance renforcée (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

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South America

Paraguay

Paraguay suits travelers who want Jesuit mission ruins, a bilingual capital in Spanish and Guaraní, and the dry Chaco, often reached as a side trip from Iguazú.

Start with the essentials Plan a trip to Paraguay

Paraguay is a landlocked country in central South America, bordered by Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia. Its capital, Asunción, sits on the Paraguay River and is where most trips begin. The country is known for its Jesuit mission ruins, built with Guaraní communities in the 1600s and 1700s, and for a culture in which Spanish and Guaraní are both spoken every day.

West of the river lies the Chaco, a dry lowland with few roads and long distances, which suits travelers who want wildlife and quiet rather than city life. Many people reach Paraguay on a side trip from Iguazú Falls. Plan a few days for Asunción and one or two mission sites. The cooler months, roughly April to September, are more comfortable than the hot summer.

Five things to know before Paraguay

Get your passport stamped at the land border
Missing entry stamps lead to fines when you leave. Some bus drivers say you can sort immigration later in Asunción; you cannot, so get off and get stamped at the border. Visas and entry
Check the visa rule for your passport
UK and Canadian passports need no visa for tourism, and the UK says visitors normally get 90 days on arrival. Check your own nationality and permitted stay on Paraguay's official immigration site.
Visit the Jesuit missions from Encarnación
The UNESCO-listed ruins of Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangue are a short drive from Encarnación, on the border with Argentina. Evening light tours run at Trinidad.
Change money only at banks and bureaux
Street money changers and some airport counters risk counterfeit notes. ATMs in Asunción and Ciudad del Este take foreign cards. Money on the road
Plan around the summer heat
From December to February Asunción regularly passes 33°C, and the Chaco is hotter. Travel in the cooler months from May to September if you can.

Paraguay travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Visas and entry

Visa-free stays, border stamps and yellow fever rules.

Read the guide Travel insurance

Medical cover and what policies ask for.

Read the guide Getting around

Long-distance buses and crossing from Iguazú.

Read the guide Money and costs

Guaraníes, ATMs and avoiding fake notes.

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Paraguay

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Lake · San BernardinoYpacaraí Lake

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Sight · ParaguayJesús de Tavarangue

Landmark · ParaguayPalacio de López

Destinations in Paraguay

CityAsunciónExplore

CitySan BernardinoExplore

CityEncarnaciónExplore

CityCiudad del EsteExplore

CityFiladelfiaExplore

When to go

Rainy days

Best

JanuaryRain13 rainy daysHigh35°Low24°Hot, stormy
FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh34°Low24°Hot, stormy
MarchRain12 rainy daysHigh32°Low22°Hot
AprilRain10 rainy daysHigh29°Low20°Warm
MayPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh24°Low16°Mild
JunePartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh23°Low14°Mild, dry
JulyClear5 rainy daysHigh24°Low14°Mild, dry
AugustClear6 rainy daysHigh26°Low15°Mild, dry
SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh29°Low18°Warm
OctoberRain12 rainy daysHigh30°Low20°Warm, storms
NovemberRain12 rainy daysHigh32°Low21°Hot
DecemberRain12 rainy daysHigh33°Low23°Hot, stormy

Average daily high and low in Asunción, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Paraguay

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 35°
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 9 km/h
Chance of rain: 75%

Asunción

05:05 PM

Monday, November 2

GMT-3

Today30°21°75%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 30°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 75%.
Tue32°22°92%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 32°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 92%.
Wed35°23°91%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 35°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 91%.
Thu30°21°75%Thursday: Rain. High 30°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 75%.
Fri33°21°37%Friday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 37%.
Sat25°16°49%Saturday: Drizzle. High 25°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 49%.
Sun23°15°12%Sunday: Clear. High 23°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 12%.

Updated 02:58 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 5,835 PYG

Amount

Converted to

PYG · Paraguayan Guarani

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Paraguay

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar

NovemberCopa Libertadores finalNov 28, 2026

FebruaryRio CarnivalFeb 5 – 13, 2027

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JuneInti RaymiJun 24, 2027

Before you go to Paraguay

Travel insuranceMedical cover comparedRead the guide eSIM for ParaguayPlans across the regionRead the guide Cash and cardsWhere to change moneyRead the guide

Rules for Paraguay, checked

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you arrive from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Read more Get an entry stamp at the border; without one you are fined when you leave, and immigration cannot be sorted out later.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Read more

Paraguay FAQ

Do I need a visa for Paraguay?

UK and Canadian citizens need no visa for tourism, and UK visitors normally get 90 days on arrival. Check the rule and stay length for your nationality on Paraguay's immigration site.

Can I visit Paraguay from Iguazú Falls?

Yes. Ciudad del Este is across the Friendship Bridge from Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil. Get exit and entry stamps if you go beyond the border area.

How many days do I need in Paraguay?

Three or four days covers Asunción and the Jesuit missions near Encarnación. Add several days for the Chaco, which needs a 4x4 or a tour.

Is Guaraní spoken in Paraguay?

Yes. Guaraní and Spanish are both official, and most people speak both. Spanish is enough for travel.

When is the best time to visit Paraguay?

April to May and August to September, when days are warm but not hot. Summer brings heat above 33°C and heavy storms.