🇵🇾 Paraguay

Is Asunción Safe?

6.5
Tripvey Safety Score
estimated from public data
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Moderate Risk — Stay Alert
Tripvey's estimate from travel advisories and public data — not official safety advice. How we score
6.5
Safety
Crime & scam risk
9.5
Value
Budget friendliness
7.0
Beauty
Scenery & culture

What Travelers Say About Asunción

Asunción is one of South America's least-visited capitals and one of its most authentic — a city of 2.5 million that moves at a pace entirely its own, where colonial architecture survives in unexpected corners, terere (cold mate with herbs) is consumed constantly, and the Guaraní language is co-official with Spanish and spoken by most of the population. Paraguay as a country is remarkable: the Chaco wilderness (one of South America's last frontiers), the Jesuit missions of Trinidad and Jesús (UNESCO), and the Pantanal wetland are all accessible from the capital.

Common Scams in Asunción

Ciudad del Este Border Zone Cautionmedium
Ciudad del Este (3 hours from Asunción on the Brazil–Paraguay border) is one of the world's largest informal trading zones — massive electronics and counterfeit goods markets. While many visitors go for legitimate shopping, the area has documented issues with pickpocketing, counterfeit currency, and occasional more serious crime. If visiting, go with a local guide, keep cash minimal, be alert in crowded markets, and return to Paraguay before dark.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirementmedium
Paraguay requires proof of Yellow Fever vaccination for entry if arriving from certain countries (most of South America and Africa). Even if not required for your nationality at entry, Yellow Fever vaccination is strongly recommended for travel to Paraguay's interior (Chaco region) and for onward travel to neighbouring countries. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure and carry your International Certificate of Vaccination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asunción safe for tourists?

Asunción scores 6.5/10 — moderate risk. Common issues to watch for: overcharging, tourist scams, and petty theft in crowded areas. Stay alert at markets and busy transport hubs.

Is Asunción safe at night?

Be selective about where you go at night in Asunción. Tourist districts are fine; avoid unfamiliar side streets. Use ride-hailing apps — they give you a paper trail and fixed prices.

Is Asunción safe for solo female travelers?

Asunción at 6.5/10 is manageable for solo female travelers with prep. Research which neighborhoods to avoid, book accommodation with good reviews, and have your accommodation's number saved offline.

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