{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/paraguay/encarnacion","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:03:38.238Z","place":{"city":"Encarnación","country":"Paraguay","countryCode":"PY","lat":-27.33176,"lon":-55.86662},"safety":{"score":58,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":53,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":58,"travellerSentiment":{"score":57,"label":"Cautious","summary":"A significant percentage of people report feeling unsafe walking alone after dark, indicating a general sense of caution among residents and visitors.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":39,"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":55,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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official advisories suggest exercising normal precautions, the composite safety index indicates moderate safety. Travelers should be aware of higher-than-average road traffic death rates and a moderate crime index, with a significant portion of people feeling unsafe walking alone after dark. Corruption and rule of law indicators are also lower than ideal.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific data for Encarnación is limited, the homicide rate for Paraguay is higher than many developed nations, and the crowdsourced crime index suggests a moderate risk of street crime."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in crowded tourist areas, markets, and public transport hubs."},"safeAreas":["Barrio Santa María","Barrio Santa Isabel","Barrio Santa Cecilia","Barrio Santa Rita"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers, especially from the bus station or border crossings.","Distraction theft, where an accomplice distracts you while another steals your belongings."],"zones":[{"name":"Centro (Downtown)","level":"caution","note":"Higher foot traffic can mean increased petty crime; be aware of surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"Barrio Santa María","level":"safe","note":"Generally residential and considered safe for visitors."},{"name":"Barrio Santa Isabel","level":"safe","note":"A quiet, residential area with low reported crime."},{"name":"Costanera (Riverfront)","level":"caution","note":"Popular area, can attract pickpockets; exercise vigilance, especially during events."},{"name":"Barrio Santa Cecilia","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with a generally safe atmosphere."},{"name":"Barrio Santa Rita","level":"safe","note":"Considered a safe neighborhood for residents and visitors."}]}}