Das Abheben von Bargeld an Geldautomaten und die Bezahlung mit Kreditkarten sind in weiten Teilen des Landes möglich. Another form of petty crime are snatch and grabs by thieves on motorcycles, and sometimes victims are threatened with a weapon.There are a couple of natural disasters that hit Paraguay regularly, including droughts, floods, and forest fires but there are also diseases such as yellow fever, and more recently the famous Zika outbreak, which why it's still not safe for pregnant women to travel to Paraguay.Even though, as mentioned, the majority of crime on the streets of Paraguay is non-violent, violent crime is on an increase in crowded tourist areas in Asunción, Ciudad del Este, and Pedro Juan Caballero. Bei ihren Anschlägen zielt die EPP hauptsächlich auf Polizei und Militär, mitunter sind aber auch Zivilisten betroffen, immer wieder auch mit Todesfolge.Die Sicherheitslage sowohl in den Städten als auch auf dem Land erfordert ständige Aufmerksamkeit.

(ca. Zuckerrohrsäfte aufgenommen werden. There have been reports of pickpockets operating on buses.

Im gesamten öffentlichen Raum bleibt Mundschutz Pflicht. If you're pregnant, keep in mind that Paraguay was an affected area of the Zika outbreak.Taking into account the reputation of the countries surrounding Paraguay, and the fact that this is one of the poorest countries in the region, it’s actually much safer than you would expect.There are three large cities in Paraguay, and all three of them are safer than their equivalents in size in the countries surrounding Paraguay.Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and São Paulo are all far more dangerous than major cities in Paraguay.Though petty crime exists, you are unlikely to get into trouble with the muggers, robbers or end up in a violent incident.It is important that you carry some sort of identification with you, as the police have a tendency to stop tourists at random.You may even expect a situation where they expect you to give them some money as some sort of a bribe to allow you to move on.Women should be careful if they’re walking unaccompanied and should avoid going out alone at night, but generally, applying the same safety rules as they would in their own countries will probably suffice.A city with a somewhat shady reputation is Ciudad del Este, located on Paraguay’s eastern border with Brazil, and it is actually known as a location where activities such as smuggling, money laundering, and counterfeiting take place.These activities, however, have nothing to do with tourists so you shouldn’t worry about visiting this city.Just be wary of pickpockets, and various schemes and tactics that criminals might try in order to steal your bags or wallets.

Die Grenzen wurden am 16. Hinweise auf besondere Rechtsvorschriften im Ausland betreffen immer nur wenige ausgewählte Fragen. Reise- und Sicherheit: Letzte Aktualisierungen März 2020 geschlossen, der Flugverkehr eingestellt.

At nights, you can take a cab ride and enjoy its gorgeous lights, since it’s fully illuminated after dark. Keep in mind that taxi drivers will probably try to rip you off if unlicensed.Most crime in Paraguay is not of a violent nature, and you should keep in mind that street crime such as pickpocketing, bag snatching, jewelry theft, and mugging very much exist, particularly in the cities. Die paraguayische Anti-Drogenbehörde SENAD verzeichnet seit längerem international anerkannte Fahndungserfolge; in den Gefängnissen von Asunción sitzen auch Europäer wegen Drogenschmuggels ein.Im Fall einer Festnahme sollte in jeden Fall um sofortige Unterrichtung der deutschen Botschaft in Asunción gebeten werden.Strafverfahren in Paraguay sind langwierig und entsprechen oft nicht deutschen Standards. Paraguay is a country located in South America that shares its borders with Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.And even though it’s brimming with natural resources, being the world’s fifth-largest exporter of soya beans, having the world’s largest drinking water reservoir (Guarani Aquifer) beneath its grounds, and with the biggest hydroelectric producer—the Itaipú Dam—is on its border with Brazil, this country is still extremely poor.It’s actually among the poorest countries in South America, which is why it’s filled with beggars, unemployed people, and petty criminals.But Paraguay is nowhere near boring or worth skipping: it offers great historic and cultural value to everyone walking through the Asuncion city center, whose old, decaying buildings still show their old splendor and are a proof of how beautiful Asuncion used to be.At nights, you can take a cab ride and enjoy its gorgeous lights, since it’s fully illuminated after dark.You can enjoy its nightlife, its many bars, restaurants and its vibrant, though dangerous, city spirit.If you’re yearning for some nature, fear not – Paraguay offers safari rides through each eco-region of the country, and you can get acquainted with its fauna and flora with the help of trained safari guides.Paraguay is generally a safe country though it has its many dangers in the form of petty crime, violent crime, smuggling, money laundering, corrupt police and many other. Wachsam zu sein und jedem Menschen mit einer gesunden Portion Misstrauen zu begegnen, kann überdies nicht schaden. Unlike other South American capitals, such as Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires or Montevideo, Asunción is not built for tourism.