PARAGUAY
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Various things to consider when traveling to Paraguay.

Climate and best season

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Average temperature and rainfall in Paraguay (Asunción)

Source: Japan Meteorological Agency website, 2017 data (http://www.data.jma.go.jp/gmd/cpd/monitor/)

Cash, cards and currency exchange

・Exchange currency by obtaining US dollars in Japan beforehand and then exchanging them for Guarani locally. Places where you can directly exchange Japanese yen for Guarani are limited not only in Japan but also locally.
・In Paraguay, most restaurants, hotels, and souvenir shops accept credit card payments. Using a credit card has advantages such as not needing to carry large amounts of cash and lower fees. It is recommended to limit currency exchange to the minimum necessary and use a combination of credit cards and cash.

Tips

・Tipping is not very common. However, if you do tip, here are some guidelines.
・Restaurants: About 10% of the bill if the service is good.
・Hotels: About G.5000 if a porter carries your luggage, and a small tip for bed-making is considerate.
・Taxis: Generally not necessary.

Public Safety

・Paraguay is considered a safe country in South America, but it cannot be said to be as safe as Japan.
・In the capital, Asunción, tourists are frequently targeted by robbers, so constant vigilance is necessary. Other frequently reported incidents include pickpocketing, bag snatching, taxi overcharging, motorcycle theft, and skimming.
・Avoid carrying large amounts of cash, going out at night, or wearing conspicuous clothing.

Clothing

・In Paraguay, you need to prepare clothing according to the season. Note that the seasons are opposite to those in Japan.
・In summer, temperatures exceed 40°C, so cool clothing is sufficient. In contrast, winter can have snowfall, so warm clothing is essential. There are significant temperature differences within a day, so layered clothing that allows for easy temperature adjustment is recommended.

Things you should bring with you

Stomach medicine, cold medicine, mobile battery, insect repellent items, sun protection items, etc.

Visa availability and arrangements

・Japanese nationals do not need a visa for short stays of up to 90 days for tourism purposes. At that time, a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months is required for entry.

Required vaccinations

・There are no mandatory requirements for travel. However, vaccinations for tetanus, rabies, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and yellow fever are recommended.