Comments on: Can I go for vacation to Paraguay without been worried about the crime?

By: Eddd

Eddd — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:41:59 +0000

I’ve never heard much about Paraguay… I doubt its dangerous. I’ve been in dangerous countries and dangerous Towns/hoods in the USA.

Im still alive, you’ll do fine.
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By: samwdavis

samwdavis — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:53:59 +0000

Is Paraguay more dangerous than the average U.S. city? Yes. Is it like walking inside a high-security prison riot? No. The key words in the U.S. embassy posting are “common sense”.
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From the U.S. Live in Argentina. Have visited Paraguay.

By: blitzcrackunders

blitzcrackunders — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:19:59 +0000

You are at risk of crime everywhere, even the US!

Some tips to stay safe:
When driving always keep your doors locked and your windows up. People might literally open your door and take your purse
Have your wife watch for suspicious people when taking money out of the ATM. Try to avoid ATMs at night.
Don’t wear expensive jewelry or watches. Think about leaving your wedding bands at home and get “substitute” bands for traveling.
Keep large amounts of money and important documents in a waist or neck band if you absolutely need to take them with you out of the house. Only access these while in the bathroom so that people don’t know you have them.
If you wear a backpack, get a kind that has double zippers so that you can lock the 2 zippers together to prevent pick-pockets.
Be extra careful at night, around bus/train/taxi stations, and in areas that you know are dangerous.
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