Paraguay
Take care if you travel to the north-eastern provinces of:
- Concepción
- San Pedro
- Amambay
- Canindeyú
Illegal cross-border activities are common and may become violent.
If hiking in remote areas, register your details with park authorities. Research local natural hazards and conditions before you go.
Travelling to Iguazu Falls
If you plan to visit Iguazu Falls, read our:
We can’t help you to apply for visas to visit other countries.
Road travel
You’re almost 2 times more likely to be killed in a motor vehicle accident in Paraguay than in Australia.
Driving in Paraguay can be dangerous. Hazards include:
- poor driving standards
- disregard for traffic regulations
- poorly maintained roads and vehicles, especially outside urban areas
- unsealed roads
- stray animals on the road in rural areas
- vehicles without headlights on rural roads
The network of sealed roads in Paraguay is limited. Heavy rains can make some roads impassable.
If you plan to drive in Paraguay:
- You will need an international driving permit.
- check you have adequate travel insurance
- learn local traffic laws and practices
- avoid driving at night in rural areas
More information:
Taxis
Most taxis are in poor condition and don’t have functioning seat belts.
Some taxis may appear to be official but aren’t registered. There are reports of passengers being robbed in unregistered taxis.
If you need to take a taxi:
- use only registered taxi companies
- after dark, book registered taxis by phone or at major hotels
Air travel
DFAT doesn’t provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.
Check Paraguay’s air safety profile with the Aviation Safety Network.
More information:
Read the original advice at SmartTraveller.gov.au by Australian Government