How many tourists visit Paraguay each year?

Paraguay welcomes 1.1M international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Paraguay?

GDP per capita in Paraguay is $7.0k

What is the life expectancy in Paraguay?

Average life expectancy in Paraguay is 74.0 years

What is the population of Paraguay?

Paraguay has a population of 7.0M

What currency is used in Paraguay?

The currency in Paraguay is PYG Gs

What language is spoken in Paraguay?

The official language in Paraguay is Spanish

Can you pay by card in Paraguay?

Paying in Paraguay: Cash only. Cash essential — bring local currency and find an ATM on arrival

What is the emergency number in Paraguay?

Emergency in Paraguay: 911 (main) — 🚔 Police: 911 · 🚑 Ambulance: 131 · 🚒 Fire: 132

How much does a coffee cost in Asuncion?

Cappuccino price in Asuncion, Paraguay is $2.30

How much does a beer cost in Asuncion?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Asuncion, Paraguay costs $1.00

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Asuncion?

Budget restaurant lunch in Asuncion, Paraguay costs $4.50

How much are weekly groceries in Asuncion?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Asuncion, Paraguay cost $25.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Asuncion?

Taxi or Uber per km in Asuncion, Paraguay costs $0.50

How much does public transport cost in Asuncion?

Single transit ticket in Asuncion, Paraguay costs $0.49

What is the price of petrol in Asuncion?

Petrol 95 per litre in Asuncion, Paraguay is $0.96

How much does internet cost in Asuncion?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Asuncion, Paraguay costs $25.00/month

What is the average salary in Asuncion?

Average monthly net salary in Asuncion, Paraguay is $400

SOUTH AMERICA / PARAGUAY

Asuncion

Triplandio Asuncion guide covers 3 travel guides across 12 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 12 self-guided walking tours in Asuncion with 58 POI, spanning 27.5 km in total. Get inspired by 5 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 3

Areas 12

Local food 5

Tours / POI 12 / 58

Day / Night 28° / 18°

Local Time 19:24

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City & Country Data Paraguay (Asuncion)

Key travel data for Asuncion — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Paraguay

Tourists ✈️ 1.1M/y

GDP/cap 💵 $7.0k

Life Exp ❤️ 74.0 yrs

Population 👥 7.0M

Currency 💱 PYG Gs

Language 🗣️ Spanish

Payments 💳 Cash only

Emergency 🆘 911

💰 Prices in Asuncion

Coffee ☕ $2.30

Beer 🍺 $1.00

Lunch 🍽️ $4.50

Groceries 🛒 $25.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $0.50

Transit 🚇 $0.49

Fuel ⛽ $0.96/l

Internet 📡 $25.00/m

Salary 💵 $400/m

Best time to visit Asuncion (Paraguay)

Now (September) avg: 23°C, wetter month, moderate crowds. Best months to walk: Jul & Jan.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 28°C / 18°C

Sunrise / Sunset 6:35 / 18:47

Local time 19:24

Best Months

Jul & Jan

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Traditional Local Food Asuncion (Paraguay)

Main course Vegetarian

Chipa Guasu

CHEE-pah GWAH-soo · Corn pie

A savory corn pie with cheese and eggs.

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Dessert Vegetarian

Kivevé

kee-VEH-veh · Pumpkin and cornmeal stew

A sweet and creamy pumpkin and cornmeal dish.

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Snack Vegetarian

Mbeju

M'BEH-hoo · Starch and cheese pancake

A gluten-free pancake made with starch and cheese.

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Bread Vegetarian

Sopa Paraguaya

SOH-pah pah-rah-GWAH-yah · Paraguayan cornbread

A dense cornbread made with cheese and onions.

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Soup Meat

Soyo

SOY-oh · Beef and vegetable broth

A hearty beef and vegetable soup.

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