Paraguay Travel Risk Overview
Is Paraguay safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Paraguay scores 41/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Paraguay Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 19 Aug 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Paraguay has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 41 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 51 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Paraguay, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Paraguay assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 14, 2026
Paraguay maintains a moderate safety risk profile with a baseline composite score of 41 out of 100 and a Level 1 travel advisory from the US State Department. Current conditions include a green flood alert and a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC. Additionally, recent political headlines note that China has sanctioned Paraguayan and Belizean ministers over diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 05:44 UTC
How safe is Paraguay to visit in 2026?
Paraguay currently sits at 41/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Paraguay with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Paraguay, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Ciudad del Este, Encarnación, Asunción), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (50/100) and crime and scams (50/100).
Paraguay's score of 41 is higher than the scores of 54% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 51 |
Assessment memory
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| Saved assessments | 0 |
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Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise normal precautionin Paraguay due to crime. Paraguay is generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas have increased crime risk. U.S. governmen…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Paraguay. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Paraguay’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Paraguay set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Paraguayan Embassy in the UK. Passport validity requirements To enter Paraguay, your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. Make sure you get your passport stamped. Make sure that an immi
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Jan 21, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Paraguay
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Ñacunday risk score moved from 41 to 42 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Doctor Juan Eulogio Estigarribia risk score moved from 41 to 42 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Ciudad del Este risk score moved from 41 to 42 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Paraguay
Showing 51 destination files with city-specific safety data in Paraguay, ranked by demand and population.
Ciudad del Este
Tier BAlto Paraná
Encarnación
Tier BItapúa
Asunción
Tier BAsunción
General Eugenio A. Garay
Tier BBoquerón
Doctor Juan Eulogio Estigarribia
Tier BCaaguazú
Puerto Pinasco
Tier BPresidente Hayes
Concepción
Tier BConcepción
Lima
Tier BSan Pedro
Presidente Franco
Tier BAlto Paraná
Itauguá
Tier BCentral
San Ignacio
Tier BMisiones
Veinticinco de Diciembre
Tier BSan Pedro
Francisco Caballero Álvarez
Tier BCanindeyú
Capiatá
Tier BCentral
San Juan Nepomuceno
Tier BCaazapá
Loreto
Tier BConcepción
San Lázaro
Tier BConcepción
Fernando de la Mora
Tier BCentral
Mariano Roque Alonso
Tier BCentral
Salto del Guairá
Tier BCanindeyú
Tobatí
Tier BCordillera
San Lorenzo
Tier BCentral
Luque
Tier BCentral
San Antonio
Tier BCentral
Caacupé
Tier BCordillera
Borja
Tier BGuairá
Pedro Juan Caballero
Tier BAmambay
Yby Yaú
Tier BConcepción
Santa Rosa
Tier BMisiones
Filadelfia
Tier BBoquerón
Tres de Mayo
Tier BCaazapá
Itacurubí de la Cordillera
Tier BCordillera
Katueté
Tier BCanindeyú
Villa del Rosario
Tier BSan Pedro
Ypejhú
Tier BCanindeyú
Ñacunday
Tier BAlto Paraná
Ñemby
Tier BCentral
Horqueta
Tier BConcepción
Villarrica
Tier BGuairá
Guarambaré
Tier BCentral
Carapeguá
Tier BParaguarí
Pilar
Tier BÑeembucú
Bella Vista
Tier BAmambay
Villa Ygatimí
Tier BCanindeyú
Itá
Tier BCentral
Areguá
Tier BCentral
Paraguarí
Tier BParaguarí
Arroyito
Tier BConcepción
Capitán Bado
Tier BAmambay
Abaí
Tier BCaazapá
Emboscada
Tier BCordillera
All towns in Paraguay (39 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Paraguay
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Paraguay - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is not illegal and there is a small, active LGBT+ community in Asunción. Same-sex marriages are not recognised in Paraguay. People are likely to disapprove of same-sex couples showing affection in public. Find more information on the websites of LGBT+ organisations like Aireana, Panambi and SOMOSGAY.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 21 Jan 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Personal ID
You must always carry ID. Carry a copy or printout of the photo page of your passport, and a copy of your entry stamp.
If you are resident in Paraguay, the authorities will issue you with an identity card.
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
There are severe penalties for trafficking and possession of illegal drugs. If you are caught in possession of or trafficking drugs, you may get a prison sentence, without bail. Prison standards are poor.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is not illegal and there is a small, active LGBT+ community in Asunción. Same-sex marriages are not recognised in Paraguay. People are likely to disapprove of same-sex couples showing affection in public. Find more information on the websites of LGBT+ organisations like Aireana, Panambi and SOMOSGAY.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Risks at public venues
Safety regulations at public venues may be non-existent or poorly enforced.
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 21 Jan 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Paraguay’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Paraguay set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Paraguayan Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Paraguay, your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has…
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 21 Jan 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Paraguay as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Paraguay. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Paraguay
The most weather-stable two-month window for Paraguay is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 15°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 85 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; November is the wettest typical month at about 181 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 5, 2026.
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Emergency Numbers
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General emergency | 911 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Paraguay through the year?
Check local forecasts and climate normals for specific travel months before booking your trip to Paraguay.
What time is it now in Paraguay?
As of October 2026, Paraguay scores 41/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). The US State Department rates Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. The UK FCDO advisory is: No FCDO advice against travel. Always check official foreign-ministry advisories within 7 days of departure.
Is Paraguay safe for women travelling alone?
We do not hold gender-specific incident data for Paraguay. Review your home foreign ministry's women traveller guidance before departure.
When is the best time to visit Paraguay?
July–August is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Paraguay is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 15°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 85 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Paraguay?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.