Travel Safety Index
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Paraguay

Americas

Higher risk than 58% of countries. Main concerns: tourist scams and petty crime.

Government Advisory

20
Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Traveler Practical Risk

45
Elevated

Confidence: high. Main drivers: tourist scams, petty crime, transport reliability.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 68, Violent Incident 17, Civil Unrest 48, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 59, Scams 71πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
🎭Scams
Americas avg: 5571
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Americas avg: 4668
🚌Transport
Americas avg: 5359
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Americas avg: 5048
🌊Natural Disaster
Americas avg: 2724
πŸ₯Health
Americas avg: 2318
⚠️Violent Incident
Americas avg: 4817

Practical advice

  • βœ“Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 4/30/2025
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-04-30 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Paraguay

Is Paraguay safe to travel to?
Paraguay has a practical risk score of 45/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and petty crime.
What are the main travel risks in Paraguay?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Paraguay are: tourist scams, petty crime, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 68/100 and violent incidents 17/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Paraguay?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Paraguay is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Paraguay?
Use app-based rides after dark and avoid displaying valuables in crowded areas.

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