Travel and Relocation Services in Paraguay: A Practical Guide

Practical guides to the travel and relocation services you may need in Paraguay: how to get from the airport, hire a driver, plan a trip, rent an apartment, understand residency, choose a school and find healthcare. Each guide explains how to handle the job yourself and how to evaluate any provider you decide to use.

This is an independent information site. We do not sell, arrange, book or quote any of these services, we do not take commissions, and we do not recommend particular businesses. The guides are general information, and prices, rules and schedules change, so confirm the details with the official source or the provider before you act.

Practical guides to travel and relocation services

Whether you are visiting for a long weekend or planning a new life here, the same approach helps. Work out what you need, compare more than one option, ask for prices and terms in writing and check the provider's credentials. For tourism services, that includes checking registration with the tourism authority, SENATUR. For legal, medical, property and education questions, the guides link to the official authorities and say clearly that they are not professional advice.

Arriving and getting around

Airport transfer. How to get from Silvio Pettirossi airport to Asunción by taxi, ride-hailing app, bus, hotel pick-up or pre-arranged transfer, and what to check before you get in.
Private driver. When hiring a driver makes sense, how to find and vet one, what to agree in writing and how to stay safe.
Travel planner. A step-by-step checklist for planning your own itinerary, with route ideas, seasons and budget categories.

Moving to Paraguay

Apartment hunting. How to look for an apartment in Asunción yourself: where to search, neighbourhoods, contracts, guarantees and scams to avoid.
Paraguay residency. A general overview of how residency works, with a pointer to the immigration authority and advice on choosing a qualified lawyer. Not legal advice.
School placement. How to compare international, bilingual and local schools and what enrolment usually involves.
Healthcare in Paraguay. How the public and private systems work, insurance, emergencies and vaccination information. Not medical advice.
Paraguay real estate tour. Background for anyone looking at property in Paraguay.

How to choose any service provider

A few habits protect you in almost every case. Ask for the full price and what it includes, in writing. Check how the person or business is registered, and ask for references you can verify. Read recent independent reviews. Understand the cancellation and refund terms before paying, and avoid paying everything up front to someone you have only met online. If an offer sounds too good to be true, or comes with pressure to decide now, take a step back.

For a general sense of the country before you dive into logistics, see Wikipedia's overview of Paraguay, and if you are still deciding whether to relocate, read the cost of living in Paraguay article. If you are visiting, start with the Paraguay tourism guide. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.