{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/paraguay/ciudad-del-este","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:03:26.967Z","place":{"city":"Ciudad del Este","country":"Paraguay","countryCode":"PY","lat":-25.5036,"lon":-54.65067},"safety":{"score":49,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":39,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":51,"travellerSentiment":{"score":39,"label":"Mostly Negative","summary":"Traveler sentiment indicates a perception of elevated risk, with concerns about crime and safety, particularly after dark or in busy areas.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":35,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":46,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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landscape, with official advisories recommending high caution. While some data suggests improvements in certain areas, the city's proximity to the border and its reputation for illicit activities contribute to a higher risk profile for travelers, particularly concerning petty crime and more serious incidents.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"The city has a history of high-profile robberies, and street crime, including muggings, is a significant concern, particularly in commercial districts and near the border."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are prevalent in crowded areas such as markets, bus terminals, and commercial streets."},"safeAreas":["Hernandarias"],"avoidAreas":["Friendship Bridge Area (Puente de la Amistad) - high risk of petty crime and scams.","Areas with poor lighting or known to be less populated after dark."],"scams":["Currency exchange scams at the border or in busy commercial areas.","Distraction thefts where accomplices pickpocket while one distracts the victim."],"zones":[{"name":"Hernandarias","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safer residential area with less reported crime."},{"name":"Presidente Franco","level":"caution","note":"Close to the border, can experience petty crime; exercise vigilance."},{"name":"Barrio Obrero","level":"caution","note":"A busy commercial area; be aware of pickpockets and opportunistic theft."},{"name":"Ciudad del Este City Center (Centro)","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic increases risk of pickpocketing; avoid poorly lit areas at night."},{"name":"Friendship Bridge Area (Puente de la Amistad)","level":"avoid","note":"Known for high levels of petty crime, scams, and potential for more serious incidents due to border activity."},{"name":"Barrio San Rafael","level":"caution","note":"Can be prone to crime, especially after dark; stick to well-lit, populated streets."}]}}