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What you can bring back from Paraguay duty-free: 2026 allowances by country Trade · Guides & Resources
14/05/2026 · 9 min read

What you can bring back from Paraguay duty-free: 2026 allowances by country

Customs allowances 2026 for 12 countries: Argentina (USD 300 land / USD 500 air), Brazil (USD 500 / USD 1,000), Uruguay, Chile, USA, Spain, Italy. Sensitive products, e-DBV, declaration and fines.

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Is it worth crossing into Paraguay to shop? 2026 price comparison (iPhone, perfumes, whisky, sneakers) Trade
14 May 2026 ·11 min

Is it worth crossing into Paraguay to shop? 2026 price comparison (iPhone, perfumes, whisky, sneakers)

Real May 2026 USD prices comparing Paraguay vs Argentina (MEP) vs Brazil. Table with iPhone 16, MacBook Air, PS5, Sauvage, Levi's, Johnnie Walker. Net arbitrage including travel and customs.

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Ciudad del Este 2026: buying with warranty without falling for the free-shop cliché Trade
14 May 2026 ·12 min

Ciudad del Este 2026: buying with warranty without falling for the free-shop cliché

CDE has evolved: Apple Store iShop, official Samsung, Shopping del Este (200+ stores), Vendôme with Cartier. How to buy tech, perfumes and luxury with invoices, without falling for street stalls.

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Shopping in Asunción 2026: malls, streets and markets for foreigners Visit
14 May 2026 ·10 min

Shopping in Asunción 2026: malls, streets and markets for foreigners

An honest map of shopping in Asunción: 8 active malls, Calle Palma, Mercado 4, tourist discounts and where NOT to buy. Written for Argentines, Brazilians and expats.

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Paraguay Travel Guide 2026: what to see and do Visit
13 May 2026 ·16 min

Paraguay Travel Guide 2026: what to see and do

South America's most underrated destination: Paraguay's 4 tourist regions, must-do experiences, when to go and how much it costs. An honest 2026 guide.

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Paraguay's Jesuit route: Trinidad and Jesús, the World Heritage almost nobody visits Visit
12 May 2026 ·14 min

Paraguay's Jesuit route: Trinidad and Jesús, the World Heritage almost nobody visits

The reductions of Trinidad and Jesús de Tavarangue are among the best-preserved Jesuit ruins in South America, and you tour them almost alone. History, what to see, hours, prices and the nighttime light show.

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How to travel to Paraguay 2026: visa, entry requirements and how to get there Visit
11 May 2026 ·14 min

How to travel to Paraguay 2026: visa, entry requirements and how to get there

Do you need a visa for Paraguay? Who enters visa-free, passport requirements, how to arrive by air and land, customs, money and connectivity. Everything practical to plan your 2026 trip.

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Paraguayan cuisine: chipa, sopa paraguaya and the tereré ritual Visit
10 May 2026 ·13 min

Paraguayan cuisine: chipa, sopa paraguaya and the tereré ritual

Paraguayan cooking is born from corn, cassava and cheese, on a Guaraní base unique in the region. A guide to the dishes you must try —tereré, chipa, sopa paraguaya, mbejú, asado— and where to find them in Asunción.

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Maquila in Paraguay: Law 1064/97, tax benefits and how to apply Invest
01 May 2026 ·8 min

Maquila in Paraguay: Law 1064/97, tax benefits and how to apply

Operational guide to setting up an industry or service under the Paraguayan maquila regime: a flat 1% rate, duty-free imports and the step-by-step CNIME registration process.

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IRP Paraguay 2026: rates, timetable and who is liable Invest
30 Apr. 2026 ·8 min

IRP Paraguay 2026: rates, timetable and who is liable

Who must file IRP in 2026, progressive rates of 8-9-10%, the non-taxable threshold and the official DNIT filing timetable. Based on Law 6380/2019.

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Tax residency in Paraguay: full 2026 process Live
29 Apr. 2026 ·8 min

Tax residency in Paraguay: full 2026 process

The difference between immigration and tax residency, requirements following Law 6984/2022, the 120-day physical-presence rule, the DNIT certificate and how to preserve territoriality.

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How foreigners buy real estate in Paraguay: full 2026 guide Invest
28 Apr. 2026 ·9 min

How foreigners buy real estate in Paraguay: full 2026 guide

Legal framework, the border security zone (Law 2532/2005), documentation, the notary, registration with the Public Registries and the taxes associated with property purchases by foreigners.

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Import/export from Paraguay: customs regime, exporter RUC and licences Invest
27 Apr. 2026 ·9 min

Import/export from Paraguay: customs regime, exporter RUC and licences

How to structure foreign-trade operations from Paraguay: exporter RUC with the DNIT, DUI and DEP documents, MERCOSUR preferences and SEDECO/SENACSA/INAN controls.

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