{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/paraguay/asuncion","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:55:45.363Z","place":{"city":"Asunción","country":"Paraguay","countryCode":"PY","lat":-25.28646,"lon":-57.647},"safety":{"score":64,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":63,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":71,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and expat forums indicate visitors generally feel comfortable during daylight, though many note heightened vigilance after sunset.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":52,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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nearest ~0.8 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":32,"display":"July: highs ~32°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Flood (green)","year":null,"score":96,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Argentina","distanceKm":396}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Asunción is generally safe for visitors who exercise normal urban caution.","summary":"Composite safety data place Asunción at a moderate 62/100 index, with low violent crime but elevated petty theft and corruption risks; recent news shows no major incidents targeting tourists, and official advisories urge a high degree of caution.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery is uncommon but can occur in isolated downtown areas after dark; stay in well‑lit, busy districts."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are most frequent on public transport and in busy markets such as Mercado 4."},"safeAreas":["Villa Morra","Parque Centenario","La Merced","Costanera"],"avoidAreas":["Cerro Lambaré","San Lorenzo"],"scams":["rigged or unmetered taxis overcharging tourists","motochorros (motorcycle‑based bag snatchers) in crowded areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Villa Morra","level":"safe","note":"High‑end residential and commercial district, strong police presence, popular with expats and tourists; petty crime low but stay alert after dark."},{"name":"Parque Centenario","level":"caution","note":"Central, leafy area with museums and parks; generally safe in daylight but isolated spots can see occasional pickpocketing after sunset."},{"name":"La Merced","level":"caution","note":"Busy market and commercial zone; high foot traffic makes it prone to bag‑snatching and tourist scams, especially in crowded stalls."},{"name":"Cerro Lambaré","level":"avoid","note":"Peripheral industrial‑residential zone with higher rates of petty and opportunistic crime; avoid walking alone at night."},{"name":"San Lorenzo","level":"avoid","note":"Suburban district south of the city known for elevated theft and drug‑related activity; best to stay clear, especially after dark."},{"name":"Costanera","level":"caution","note":"Riverfront promenade is scenic and safe during daytime events; nighttime can attract isolated incidents of street robbery, so keep valuables hidden."}]}}