Paraguay Travel Advisory: Increased Caution in Certain Departments Due to Crime
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 1 advisory for Paraguay overall, but a Level 2 advisory for the departments of Alto Paraná, Amambay, Canindeyú, Concepción, and San Pedro due to crime. Criminal groups are active in these areas, and police presence is low. U.S. government employees require special authorization to travel there and are prohibited from using municipal buses nationwide due to robbery and assault risks.