Tips for driving your rental car in Paraguay
If you're travelling to Paraguay, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Paraguay is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Asunción counts 520722 inhabitants. In Asunción hosts 7.9% of the entire country's population, which counts over 6620000 inhabitants. In Paraguay the language spoken most widespread is Spanish but people also speak Guarani. The time zone in Paraguay is GMT-04:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Paraguay is C and the electric voltage is 220 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Paraguay is +595, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.
More travel information about Paraguay
With a fuel cost in Paraguay averaging at 1.74 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Paraguay shares its land borders with Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 77732, 0 of which motorways, which ranks Paraguay as the 63rd country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Paraguay there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG). Speed limits in town are 50 km/h and on motorways they are 110 km/h. Bear in mind that in Paraguay, speaking on the phone while driving is allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Paraguay
Paraguay boasts one UNESCO site which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who travel to Paraguay for leisure just can't miss a visit to Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue (cultural).