

Javitravel
American looking for information about Paraguay
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Lives in Friendswood
Registration: 10 July 2012
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Neighbourhoods: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly... by FreeRangeJoel
Hello again... We'll be looking at accommodations, and eventually checking out where we'd like to live in Asuncion. Could any of you provide feedback on what are the good neighbourhoods, and which are the ones to avoid? What we'll be looking for ...

Barrio Carmelitas y barrio Villa Morra would be the best, particularly if you have young children. I would try to be close to either Shopping del Sol, or shopping Mariscal Lopez. The American School of Asuncion (ASA), or colegio americano, as it ... Read More


Healthcare in Paraguay by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Paraguay ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Paraguay? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

There is a huge difference between public and private health insurance in Paraguay. You would want private health insurance. Public health won't pay for much at all, and you will be asked to cover the cost of x-rays, medications, etc. Also, public ... Read More


Going back to America, Too big of a cultural shock by Yanapana
Hello °µÍø½ûÇøs, I wonder if you know of anyone who has come to live in Ecuador and has decided to return to the States because it was too difficult to adjust to the change. We are going through that right now. It seems like everyone living in Ecuador ...

I would agree with Sundancer. You cannot judge a country just by the people you meet on the streets in the first 24-48 hours. Spain is safe, relatively speaking but quite expensive. Once you live in a 3rd world country for a while, you start making ... Read More