Is Paraguay safe for Black travellers?
Generally calm; tiny Afro-Paraguayan minority, little data on Black visitors
Why this rating
Paraguay is a US Level 1 destination and the FCDO advises against no areas, although organised crime operates in the north-eastern border departments. The 2022 census counted 8,013 Afro-Paraguayans (0.13% of the population), and the Kamba Cuá community has a documented history of land dispossession. Evidence on how Black travellers are treated is thin, so this rating is provisional.
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Essentials
- Currency
- PYG (Guarani)
- Language
- Spanish + Guarani
- Best time to visit
- May-Sep
- Visa
- Visa-free for many nationalities up to 90 days.
- Health
- No specific vaccines required for most areas.
- Emergency
- 911
- Plugs
- Type A, B, C, N · 220 V, 50 Hz
- Driving
- On the right
Know before you go
- US asks travellers to take increased caution in Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepción and San Pedro
- FCDO: muggers are occasionally violent and can be armed
Border & airport: Asunción airport small and easy.
SafeRoute tip: Kamba Cuá near Asunción hosts Afro-Paraguayan cultural events. Take extra care in the north-eastern border departments.
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Paraguay: common questions
Is Paraguay safe for Black travellers right now?
SafeRoute rates Paraguay 54/100 (watch: mixed picture), last reviewed Sep 2026. Paraguay is a US Level 1 destination and the FCDO advises against no areas, although organised crime operates in the north-eastern border departments. The 2022 census counted 8,013 Afro-Paraguayans (0.13% of the population), and the Kamba Cuá community has a documented history of land dispossession. Evidence on how Black travellers are treated is thin, so this rating is provisional.
What is the official travel advice for Paraguay?
US Level 1 (Aug 2026; increased caution in 5 departments); FCDO: no advice against travel. Advice changes, so check GOV.UK foreign travel advice or travel.state.gov before you book.
Do I need a visa to visit Paraguay?
Visa-free for many nationalities up to 90 days. Rules depend on your passport and change often, so confirm with the official embassy or e-visa site.
What should Black travellers know before going to Paraguay?
Kamba Cuá near Asunción hosts Afro-Paraguayan cultural events. Take extra care in the north-eastern border departments. Asunción airport small and easy. Key warnings: US asks travellers to take increased caution in Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepción and San Pedro; FCDO: muggers are occasionally violent and can be armed.
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Editorial summary, not an official safety rating; conditions, visa and health rules can change without notice. Check official advice before you travel, e.g. GOV.UK foreign travel advice or travel.state.gov.