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Destination Guides - South America / Paraguay
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| Paraguay does experience some violent crime and care should be taken at all times. Weapons are routinely carried. Avoid large gatherings and demonstrations. Take extra care or avoid the border areas. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| Medical facilities in the main cities are good, expect to pay for all treatment in advance. It is recommended that you vaccinate against Hep A, Typhoid and Yellow Fever. Try and avoid being bitten by mosquitos as Malaria and Dengue Fever outbreaks are common. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
30 |
28 |
25 |
22 |
20 |
18 |
19 |
21 |
23 |
25 |
27 |
28 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
16 |
15 |
16 |
15 |
15 |
9 |
5 |
3 |
5 |
15 |
13 |
12 |
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| The climate is sub tropical with heavy rain from September to May. Temperatures are warm all year with the hottest months from December to March. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Asuncion, Paraguay
| Friday |
Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 24°C (75°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 15mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 43%, Sunrise: 05:52PYT, Sunset: 17:42PYT |
| Saturday |
Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 21°C (70°F), Wind Direction: N, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 52%, Sunrise: 05:51PYT, Sunset: 17:42PYT |
| Sunday |
Max Temp: 32°C (90°F), Min Temp: 21°C (70°F), Wind Direction: NNE, Wind Speed: 2mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1007mb, Humidity: 57%, Sunrise: 05:49PYT, Sunset: 17:43PYT |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Paraguay is a conservative society. Show respect for local customs and traditions. Carry ID at all times, a photocopy of your passport is acceptable. Travellers cheques are not widely used. Use only authorised Bureaux to change money. |
| Getting Around |
| Internal flights are available but often disrupted by the weather. The rail service is unreliable or worse. Not all roads are surfaced and these suffer in the bad weather. A road upgrade programme is in progress. Long distance buses are popular and taxis are used for shorter distances. Secure your valuables and belongings on public transport as pick pocketing is rife and assaults are common. Take sensible precautions and do not venture out alone after dark. Expect to be stopped by the police or military to check your documents. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, Heroes Day on 1 March, Easter from 2-5 April 10, Labour Day on 1 May, Independence Day on 15 May, Peace of Chaco on 12 June, Assumption on 15 August, Battle of Boqueron on 29 September, Immaculate Conception on 8 December and Christmas Day on 25 December. |
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| Language |
| Spanish and Guarani |
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| Visa Requirements |
| Visas not required for stays up to 90 days. Ensure that your passport is stamped on arrival. |
| British Embassy Details |
| There is no British Embassy, go through the Embassy in Argentina; Dr Luis Agote 2412, (1425) Buenos Aires, Argentina. Tel: (54)(11) 4808 2200 for the switchboard or (54)(11) 4808 2274 for consular enquiries. |
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