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Staying safe

• •Generally speaking, Paraguay is a safe country.
• •There are not many large cities and if you use some common sense and street smarts, you are unlikely to run into any trouble.
• •Ciudad del Este is a hotspot for illicit activities, such as money laundering and counterfeiting, but that should not affect your travels.
• •Southern regions of Paraguay is part of the South America Tornado Corridor, the second most tornado-prone area in the world (behind the United States Tornado Alley).
• •Corruption: Transparency International routinely ranks Paraguay as one of the most corrupt countries in the world.
• •The police force is one of the most corrupt institutions in the country.

Staying healthy

• •Hospitals in Paraguay range from decent to unsanitary and unequipped.
• •Diseases: As usual with diseases – prevention is better than cure. Maintaining good hygiene can help prevent illness.
• •Be sure to cover up your feet when treading on unclean floors, soil and sand by using sturdy shoes as you may pick up a foot flea known locally as pique.
• •If you have picked up a pique, you may notice itching or tenderness in your feet.
• •NYDA® – the World Health Organization (WHO) states that NYDA® which is used to kill head lice is the most effective as it kills adults and eggs.
• •Tungiasis can lead to serious bacterial infections if left untreated including gangrene, so make sure to get this early!