Rahim Tabet | Februari 17, 2016 |
Paraguay
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South America
Paraguay is a country in South America which borders Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina. Paraguay is independent of Spain since 1811. The capital of Paraguay Asuncion. A number of major cities in Paraguay are: Ciudad del Este, San Lorenzo, Luque and Concepción.
Travel and holidays to Paraguay
Paraguay is known for its beautiful nature. There are rainforests, national parks, rivers and waterfalls. In the forests of the Gran Chaco still get some rare animal species such as the giant anteater and peccary. There will also be many bird species including 21 different parrot species. The population of Paraguay is poor and often live in slums. Furthermore, the country is known for the production of ceramics and the Jesuit missions in the south of the country (= Jesuit Roman Catholic religious order).
Official Name: Republic of Paraguay
Continent: South America
Surface: 406 752 km²
Capital: Asunción
Population: 6,454,548 inhabitants (2009)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 842 m (Cerro Peró)
Distance (Amsterdam - Asunción): 10,520 km
Flight Duration: about 13 hours
Travel advice
Availability: In Paraguay are security risks apply.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
April, May, June, July, August, September and October are the best months to travel to Paraguay. This avoids the extremely hot and wet summer.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Paraguay. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Paraguay has a tropical climate. In summer temperatures are around 15 to 25 degrees and in the winter months around 25 to 35 degrees. The summer and winter months are opposite to that of the Netherlands.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Paraguay, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Paraguay can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Spanish and Guaraní are both official languages in Paraguay.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Paraguay.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Paraguay shorter than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Argentina (also for Paraguay):
argentinie.nlambassade.org.
Dutch Consulate in Paraguay: argentinie.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Paraguay in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For to pick up a visit to Paraguay is the recommended one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Paraguay (excl Asunción) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Paraguay is paid by the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Paraguay you will find on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Paraguay 6 hours earlier.
During our winter time it is in Paraguay four hours earlier.
Local time, date, time zone and exceptions of Paraguay please visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Paraguay, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Paraguay.
Booking.com
Electricity
In Paraguay the same plugs and sockets are used in the Netherlands.
More information on power in Paraguay you will find on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 911
- Fire: 911
- Ambulance: 911
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Paraguay available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Paraguay available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Paraguay end in .py.
Official website of Paraguay: senatur.gov.py.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Paraguay is 00595 or +595.
Want to call from Paraguay to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
All area codes of Paraguay can be found on Wikipedia.
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Paraguay.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Paraguay.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Paraguay.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Paraguay.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Paraguay, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Paraguay? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Paraguay, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Paraguay?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Paraguay before.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Paraguay, visit Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Paraguay can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Paraguay.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 20 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Houses in Paraguay do not have doorbells?
... Paragauy one of two countries in South America that is not on the sea?
... Football is the most popular sport in Paraguay?
Paraguay is known for its beautiful nature. There are rainforests, national parks, rivers and waterfalls. In the forests of the Gran Chaco still get some rare animal species such as the giant anteater and peccary. There will also be many bird species including 21 different parrot species. The population of Paraguay is poor and often live in slums. Furthermore, the country is known for the production of ceramics and the Jesuit missions in the south of the country (= Jesuit Roman Catholic religious order).
Official Name: Republic of Paraguay
Continent: South America
Surface: 406 752 km²
Capital: Asunción
Population: 6,454,548 inhabitants (2009)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 842 m (Cerro Peró)
Distance (Amsterdam - Asunción): 10,520 km
Flight Duration: about 13 hours
Travel advice
Availability: In Paraguay are security risks apply.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
April, May, June, July, August, September and October are the best months to travel to Paraguay. This avoids the extremely hot and wet summer.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Paraguay. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Paraguay has a tropical climate. In summer temperatures are around 15 to 25 degrees and in the winter months around 25 to 35 degrees. The summer and winter months are opposite to that of the Netherlands.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Paraguay, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Paraguay can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Spanish and Guaraní are both official languages in Paraguay.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Paraguay.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Paraguay shorter than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Argentina (also for Paraguay):
argentinie.nlambassade.org.
Dutch Consulate in Paraguay: argentinie.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Paraguay in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
For to pick up a visit to Paraguay is the recommended one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Paraguay (excl Asunción) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Paraguay is paid by the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Paraguay you will find on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Paraguay 6 hours earlier.
During our winter time it is in Paraguay four hours earlier.
Local time, date, time zone and exceptions of Paraguay please visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Paraguay, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Paraguay.
Booking.com
Electricity
In Paraguay the same plugs and sockets are used in the Netherlands.
More information on power in Paraguay you will find on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 911
- Fire: 911
- Ambulance: 911
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Paraguay available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Paraguay available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Paraguay end in .py.
Official website of Paraguay: senatur.gov.py.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Paraguay is 00595 or +595.
Want to call from Paraguay to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
All area codes of Paraguay can be found on Wikipedia.
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Paraguay.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Paraguay.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Paraguay.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Paraguay.
An overview of all holidays in Paraguay, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Paraguay? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Paraguay, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Paraguay?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Paraguay before.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Paraguay, visit Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Paraguay can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Paraguay.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 20 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Houses in Paraguay do not have doorbells?
... Paragauy one of two countries in South America that is not on the sea?
... Football is the most popular sport in Paraguay?
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