Paraguay - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.

Exercise normal precautions in Paraguay. Some areas have increased crime risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Exercise increased caution due to crime in these departments:

• Alto Paraná
• Amambay
• Canindeyu
• Concepcion
• San Pedro

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Paraguay.     

If you decide to travel to Paraguay:

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive messages and Alerts from the U.S. Embassy and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X.
• Review the Country Security Report for Paraguay.
• Prepare a plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
• Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
• We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel.  Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.

Departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyu, Concepcion, and San Pedro – Level 2:  Exercise Increased Caution

Criminal groups are active in these areas, smuggling weapons, drugs, and other goods along the northeastern border of Paraguay with Brazil. The police presence in these areas is weak. Due to the risks, U.S. government employees working in Paraguay must obtain special authorization to travel to Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyu, Concepcion, and San Pedro.