Asunción: gastronomy, nightlife and culture — the capital no guidebook tells you about
From guaraní chipa and tereré to the nightlife of Villa Morra and the sensory chaos of Mercado 4: Asunción rewards the curious traveler.
Complete guides, market analysis and everything you need to know about Paraguay.
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From guaraní chipa and tereré to the nightlife of Villa Morra and the sensory chaos of Mercado 4: Asunción rewards the curious traveler.
Macroeconomic stability, low living costs and territorial taxation made Paraguay the preferred destination for Argentines, Colombians, Europeans and nomads seeking permanent residency in the region.
Electronics, clothing, cars and fuel up to 50% cheaper. Everything you need to know to shop in Paraguay from Argentina, Chile, Brazil or Uruguay.
Beyond shopping tourism, Ciudad del Este is a 400,000-inhabitant metropolis with a USD 6 billion annual economy, Mercosur logistics, the Itaipú Binacional dam and unique cultural diversity.
The maquila regime allows operating export industries with a unique 1% tax on local value added. Imported inputs are duty and VAT free.
Real comparison of three top destinations for Spanish-speaking digital nomads: cost of living, territorial tax system, coworking infrastructure and tech community. Asunción has concrete advantages few people know about.
The IRP is progressive (8%, 9%, max 10%) on Paraguayan-source income. Minimum threshold G. 80 million/year (~USD 11,000). Foreign income is not taxed.
With 120 days per year in Paraguay or your primary residence there, you obtain fiscal residency. DNIT issues the certificate in 10 business days. Foreign income is not taxed.
Zone-by-zone analysis of Asunción's real estate market: rental yields, annual appreciation, price per m² and demand profile. From Surubi'í to the corporate corridor, with real 2025-2026 data.
Paraguay allows foreigners to buy urban properties without restrictions. The process includes a licensed notary, RUC for the buyer and registration at DGRP. Costs: 3-5% of value.
The combination of a US LLC + Paraguayan fiscal residency is popular among digital nomads. Dividends from a single-member LLC are not taxed in Paraguay due to the territorial principle. But there are conditions and risks you need to know.
Structured guide to all current taxes in Paraguay: IRP (individuals), IRE (companies, replaced IRACIS in 2020), VAT 10%/5%, IMAGRO (agricultural) and the now-repealed IRACIS.
Honest comparison of the four most-used jurisdictions by digital nomads: cost of living, taxes, residency requirements, language, connectivity and quality of life.
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