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/ Paraguay
South America's best-kept secret
Paraguay is authentic, crowd-free South America. A bilingual Spanish-Guarani nation, it offers a laid-back colonial capital on the river, UNESCO-listed Jesuit missions and the vast Chaco wilderness. For a Cameroonian traveller it is a long-haul but surprisingly affordable destination once you land, ideal for those after warm human connection rather than checklist sights. Tereré (iced yerba mate) is shared all day long and sets the social rhythm.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Paraguay has no embassy in Cameroon. Apply through the competent Paraguayan consulate (often Paris, or the mission accredited for Central Africa), sometimes by mail. Allow plenty of lead time and confirm the exact procedure with the consulate.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6 months beyond return
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport photos
- Round-trip flight and hotel booking
- Proof of funds (bank statements)
Good to know
- •No embassy in Cameroon: apply via a consulate abroad
- •Confirm up-to-date requirements directly with the consulate
- •Yellow fever strongly recommended, sometimes checked on arrival
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
900 000 FCFA–1 380 000 FCFANo direct flights. Expect 2-3 stops (often via Addis Ababa or Europe, then São Paulo or Buenos Aires) for a total of 28-38 hours.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Asunción historic centre
Stroll past the Palacio de los López, the National Pantheon and the Casa de la Independencia, witnesses to colonial and independence history.
Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad
Near Encarnación, these UNESCO-listed ruins tell the 17th-century Guarani-Jesuit utopia, stunning at sunset.
Mercado 4
Asunción's vast street market: spices, tereré herbs, crafts and street food in an electric atmosphere.
Encarnación Carnival
If you visit in February, the 'carnival capital' delivers colourful riverside parades along the Paraná.
The Gran Chaco
A guided trip into this huge wilderness reveals surprising wildlife and the Mennonite colonies.
Ñandutí lace in Itauguá
Discover the traditional spiderweb 'ñandutí' lace in its home village, perfect for unique souvenirs.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in Asunción, settle in and take a first walk along the riverside Costanera.
- D2
Day 2: Historic centre, National Pantheon, Casa de la Independencia and a first shared tereré.
- D3
Day 3: Mercado 4 in the morning, craft shopping and the Barro museum in the afternoon.
- D4
Day 4: Travel to Encarnación (comfortable bus), settle in by the Paraná.
- D5
Day 5: Jesuit Missions of Trinidad and Jesús, a highlight of the trip.
- D6
Day 6: Return towards Asunción, stopping in Itauguá for ñandutí lace.
- D7
Day 7: Last shopping, farewell meal and departure.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Paraguay
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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