@Guide to Paraguay

Hi Andrés, I suggest you check out the Paraguay Expats facebook group. The next meeting will be this Saturday the 15th. Will be a good place to meet people! Also since you have just arrived you may find this post useful: ... Read More

Don´t let fear of hooliganism keep you from watching a live match! Soccer games are usually safe to go to if you take the proper precautions. Don´t sit in the "barra brava" sections - the cheap section behind the goal - that is where the hard core ... Read More

For those of you who didn´t see that particular post about choosing a soccer team, here is the direct link: http://discoveringparaguay.com/home/futbol-club/ Personally I am a Cerro Porteño fan. Mostly this is because we were San Lorenzo fans in ... Read More

Hello Joel, My thoughts on your questions: 1) Will we need to obtain a separate non-resident Visa for him for the scouting mission we plan to do before the big move? Not sure about this one. In general each individual needs their own visa, ... Read More

Just posted this in another thread but realized it is applicable here too: If you are going to be here long term (more than a year) you might consider getting private health insurance. Unlike in the US health insurance here covers the small stuff ... Read More

If you are going to be here long term (more than a year) you might consider getting private health insurance. Unlike in the US health insurance here covers the small stuff - doctor´s visits, etc but not large things like dialysis. If you want to ... Read More

As with all real estate transactions in Paraguay I would strongly encourage you to visit the property in person. Preferably you should do so with someone who has experience in Paraguayan real estate - both to help you figure out whatever repairs, ... Read More

Though the hotel is comfortable, as someone else mentioned, it is not very central. I would not recommend it unless you will have private transportation or the budget to take a taxi everywhere (there are few buses that go to this area of town). I ... Read More

You may need to be more specific about what you consider small, clean and safe. Your standards may differ greatly from those of other expats or locals. Small: how many rooms, bathrooms, etc Clean;do you mean everything in spit spot condition or ... Read More

There are several options for visiting the falls without a Brazilian visa. You will only be able to visit the Argentine side but to some this side is better than the Brazilian side anyway. Please note that while checkpoints are sometimes lax on ... Read More

For the real deal you have to head to Mercado Cuatro. There is a "barrio chino" there with restaurants and stores. It is mostly along República Francesa. Fu sin is good and so is El Paraiso. The contact info is here: ... Read More

I see many people on this forum (and am contacted through my website) that want to move to Paraguay because they are unhappy with the current or suspected future state of their homeland, be it European countries or the US. A lot of people like to ... Read More

Check out Hidalgo Muebles downtown. They are a good source for used furniture. Their phone and address is listed in this post i wrote about buying used things in Asuncion. ... Read More

Another wrinkle: it is very difficult to open a bank account here if you don't have an official employer. If you are able to provide proof of steady income (from a job or pension) you are fine but if you plan to work informally (teaching english ... Read More

Something to keep in mind once you are in Asuncion: if you feel like you are getting the runaround in the Immigration office you can ask to speak to someone in the Asesoría Jurídica. They are often more informed than the desk clerks at reception in ... Read More