Paraguay’s capital may not be the easiest city to take a holiday in but those who persevere with its shortcomings and still-developing infrastructure find it can be a very rewarding destination in terms of its cultural and sightseeing offerings, its humble and remarkably generous people and its variety of activity possibilities.

Silvio Pettirossi International Airport is the country’s main airport and its chief international gateway. It’s located just outside of the city centre in the suburb known as Luque. The main airlines operating flights to and from the airport are Aerolineas Argentinas, Aerosur, Gol and TAM Mercosur. Despite its status, the airport maintains few direct connections with Europe or North America, so visitors from these destinations are often obliged to fly to Buenos Aires or Sao Paolo and take a connecting flight.

Banks: 08.45 to 15.00, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 08.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 18.00, Monday to Friday
Government Offices: 08.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 18.00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 08.00 to 12.00 and 14.30 to 19.00, Monday to Friday; 08.00 to 12.00, Saturday
Shops: 08.00 to 12.00 and 15.00 to 19.00, Monday to Friday; 07.30 to 13.00, Saturday