U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Full advisory →Is Paraguay safe? 🇵🇾
Americas · Updated
As of September 2026, Paraguay scores 56/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Paraguay Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 3 Paraguay destinations assessed, Asunción scores highest (64/100), while Ciudad del Este scores lowest (51/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Paraguay: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Paraguay destinations by safety score
#1🇵🇾AsunciónModerate · updated 28 July 202664#2🇵🇾EncarnaciónModerate · updated 25 September 202653#3🇵🇾Ciudad del EsteModerate · updated 18 September 202651
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03 · Evidence Signals
Paraguay safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 6.8 / 100k | 58 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 43.1% | 39 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 65/100 | 65 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 47/100 | 47 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 21.0 / 100k | 40 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Paraguay safety FAQ
Is Paraguay safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Paraguay Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Paraguay averages 56/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 25 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Paraguay?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Asunción currently scores highest at 64/100 (Moderate). Ciudad del Este scores lowest at 51/100.
Where does this Paraguay safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.