Paraguay travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Paraguay: travel advice level, plug type C, 220V, emergency 911, currency PYG.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
No advice against travel Updated 2026-11-03
Latest change (original, English)
Update on possible demonstrations and protests in Paraguay ('Safety and security' page).
Update on possible demonstrations and protests in Paraguay ('Safety and security' page).
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CapitalAsunción
CurrencyPYG
LanguagesSpanish, Guarani
Calling code+595
Emergency numbers911
Plug typesType C
Voltage220 V
Driving sideRight
Population6.8M