Top 7 Best Places to Live in Asuncion Paraguay

[@manualberto8897]

As a Paraguayan I'm worried about people from developed countries coming to live here. They're only making prices to rise. I mean it's ok as soon as you're willing to work here and adapt to our economy. But this new trend of digital nomads with first world salaries is just the beginning of catastrophic results for us.

[@NomadElite]

Many are digital nomads. Also, many are retirees and business owners, which will benefit the Paraguayan economy. Nomad Elite has employed several Paraguayans. It is a win-win situation. Thanks to companies like ours, local salaries will rise in Paraguay and greatly benefit Paraguayan society, as these companies pay more than local entities and provide better terms and bonuses.

[@meals24u]

@@NomadElite yes but one of the downsides to foreigners coming to Py is the surge in RealEstate. It now becomes very difficult for the majority of the population to own anything in terms of real estate, and far the majority of that rise comes from foreigners. But that’s not just from digital nomads, US or Europeans, it’s also because wealthy Brazilians, Uruguayans and some Argentinians are buying up these large plots of lands left and right, even at premium prices, and that creates terrible imbalance in the country. As a Paraguayan I see it everywhere, including even the Chaco region

[@AnnSisuLiv]

The problem is circular. Western countries are being flooded by people from all over the world. That drives prices up. Those people are seeking relief from the same pressures. It's a worldwide issue at the moment, not isolated to Paraguay.

[@chic4u85]

I'm from America and visited Paraguay recently I can see the appeal, however I share the same sentiments. Paraguay is a country where you can see the huge gap, either people are living in poverty or extremely wealthy it's very unfair.

[@davycrockett8886]

It's a two edged sword. There are many people who benefit hugely from rich people coming to the country, you can see the jobs and money it's creating in a big way! Of course real estate prices will go up. Paraguans make money from selling real estate too. The likely consequences for the poor is they get pushed away from certain areas. The question is whether there is the opportunity to develop low cost housing on the edges or the opportunity to move to other towns? In the end the rich foreigners are generally good imo. It's more a question of whether it's alright for some people to be rich or must all people be poor.

[@giopreda]

I’m Paraguayan, currently studying in Ireland (although right now I’m back home because I’m on break) and I was born and raised in the old downtown of Asunción. I’m definitely biased but I think it’s one of the best places to live in the metro area. It is totally walkable, as opposed to the new downtown, and very diverse and dynamic. There are just a little less shopping opportunities in the old downtown, there are still malls and calle Palma is filled with standalone stores and department stores, which you can get to by foot. If you walk through the old downtown (calle Palma) and the riverside (Costanera) you get a much better taste of Paraguayan life and culture than if you’re walking through the new downtown. The old downtown is also the center of most countercultures and the best place to be if you’re young and/or queer. It is somewhat sketchy but I’ve gone a lifetime without getting mugged and it is definitely much more safe than some other cities in the metro area like San Lorenzo or Luque, and more importantly the old downtown represents what Paraguay and Asunción really are much better than the new downtown which is much more Americanized.

[@NomadElite]

Yes, many cultural events like theaters happen in the old downtown.

[@malthus101]

"The old downtown is also the center of most countercultures and the best place to be if you’re young and/or queer." - sounds like fucking communist Hell.

[@paraguayball3138]

I saw this exact video at an assembly in the american school of ascuncion (my school) of some parents with their daughter, the level of coinsidence is insane that this showed up in my feed.

[@ellaesmilena]

Soy de San Lorenzo y me agrada ver que hables de mi país, los extranjeros deberían ver que tenemos mucho potencial de crecimiento y expansión.

[@NomadElite]

¡Bienvenidos a Nomad Elite!

[@魚魚小動物]

If the subtitle can be showed up in sentences instead of poped up one by one that will be much better for non-native speaker to read it

[@NomadElite]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@silvanamendoza7740]

I loved your video and the information about Paraguay, I’m from Paraguay, but I live United States

[@NomadElite]

Hey! When are you coming back home? 😊

[@wolfen69]

Paraguay is great but some things to consider. Traffic is hell. Rush hour can last 2 or more hours to move very short distances. There are no highways and very narrow roads not maintained at all, just a reality. Aregua and especially San Bernardino is a summer beach towns with huge activity during those months, concerts, festivals etc. So not so laid back during those dates. Asunción has many other barrios between old downtown and the new cosmo hub that is Villa Morra that are definitely worth checking out, like Villa Aurelia or Ciudad Nueva without going as far as San Lorenzo, which I don´t like at all. There's also a huge campaign to revitalize the old downtown area. This has been attempted unsuccessfully many times before but this time around they seem to be doing it right. Time will tell. I love downtown and its surrounding areas.

[@peterleppanen3309]

How about some videos showing houses or appartments.

[@paulkesse8947]

Hi, what about best options for banking? Thank you 👏👏👏

[@NomadElite]

Please watch our banking in Paraguay video

[@paulkesse8947]

@@NomadElite ah... Ok... thanks

[@PsychicZya]

Great video thank you - no one ever talks about other neighborhoods. Is it possible to rent actual houses?

[@NomadElite]

Thank you, darling. For sure! Remember, some Paraguayan real estate agents and landlords may require a guarantor. However, you can definitely find more lenient landlords.

[@meals24u]

Coming from Canada, I went straight to the Chaco and it was nice, now in Paraguarí though and I’m avoiding San Lorenzo like the plague and Asuncion also in general.. I escaped the city life for a reason, and Asuncion is as one would expect any other western city to be. So not for me..

[@NomadElite]

Good to hear you had a good time in Chaco!

[@Learned333]

I've looked at Villarica before. I imagine after my "soft landing", I'd probably wind up there.

[@NomadElite]

Sounds like a plan!

[@markarundel7856]

Look at Las Mercedes. By for the safest and more cosmopolitan area.

[@horroRomantic444]

Barrio Obrero is nice part of Asuncion to live if you love soccer.

[@_ddoraemon_]

As a paraguayan I don't recommend San Lorenzo, the infrastructure is simply too lacking and the culture shock would be too much (it is even for me as an Asuncena) imo Luque and Limpio would be better cheaper urban options. San Lorenzo has the national university tho which is good and I don't really know much about investments but I know quality of life. I agree with the rest of the video.

[@NomadElite]

Thanks for sharing.

[@idgebwnkagtwg4807]

Next to Shopping del sol in Las lomas is best. Unico building recommended. What about outside of Asuncion? What's worth visiting?

[@MrBCWalker01]

Handicapped accessibility and accommodation: how it is? If I still had two legs I'd be planning a scouting trip already, but being in a wheelchair forces me to think about this before even going to check.

[@NomadElite]

I forwarded your request to my team. Please send me an email for easier communication. It’s hard to keep track of replies. Thanks.

[@dougveganparadisebuilder5808]

Honestly, it is pretty terrible for handicapped people because sidewalks are maintained by the property owners and not by the municipalities so it is a big obstacle course.

[@AnnSisuLiv]

Not suitable for people with physical limitations.

[@aleelt2937]

For 600$ you can rent an entire two story house easily

[@josefaguero4572]

❤

[@hellsente7826]

Aregua sounds wonderful... but I'm scared that its internet speed/reliability might not be.

[@NomadElite]

My buddy told me it is about the same as in Asuncion.

[@toruhu]

Starlink

[@dougveganparadisebuilder5808]

Starlink is available.

[@johannesfeil7955]

Hi, I'm also in Paraguay, Asunción. Do you like to have a meetup?

[@ericespinoza664]

pinnedo shopping area is good too

[@Jewtopia79]

How far are these places from the nearest international airport?

[@Learned333]

The first 6 places he mentioned are all within 4-10 km from the main airport.

[@Jewtopia79]

@@Learned333 That's good to know. How about time wise during rush hour for each of those places?

[@Learned333]

@@Jewtopia79 That's quite variable anywhere in the world especially with accidents, new construction, etc. that can pop up at any time. You would have to monitor that yourself by plugging in a route like from a hotel to the airport on a website like Google Maps with the Traffic layer turned on.

[@markarundel7856]

Compared to London where I am originally from. It's very safe in the nice areas in Asunción

[@nazarenodelidia]

Hello, do you already have your citizenship in Paraguay? Are you aware of SMU? SMU is the Mandatory national service of Paraguay. I did some research, and I discovered that it is currently active. If you have your nationality, you are automatically at the service of your country, according to the law of Paraguay. Do you know if they are applying that law? Because that law does exist, it is Mandatory. If they start applying it, then you will be forced to enlist in the army, or pay a penalty fee

[@Luchiinku]

Hi! I'm paraguayan, the law technically exist but it's not being enforced

[@jgonz260]

Don't worry about it. You won't be affected, especially being a foreigner even if you have Paraguayan residency or citizenship. That law is only in the books right now, not being enforced at all,

[@LibertarianFacts]

How dangerous is there?

[@NomadElite]

I had no issues.

[@uqvguerr]

Its Aregua cheers. I live in Ypacarai Paradise

[@NomadElite]

You're the man!

[@flia0davalos]

I didn’t now there’s expat’s in Paraguay, people say that makes everything more expensive 😂, but in Paraguay the economy is more political then it is for comercial stock so they are wrong

[@NomadElite]

Do you like Paraguay?

[@flia0davalos]

@@NomadElite I love Paraguay 🇵🇾 it’s my country 😅 I live en barrio Santo Domingo next to the central bank

[@tjbo7118]

I like your videos but the text on them is very distracting and not helpful at all because you are just flashing one or two words at once. Its frankly kinda annoying. But thanks for the info just the same.

[@NomadElite]

You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback!

[@lvillal6217]

Subtitles make videos more inclusive (for people with hearing impairment or with more basic English level). I would suggest considering subtitles with entire sentences instead of word by word.

[@AwakeTruthSeeker]

Good information, but you keep mispronouncing Paraguay again. You even did a video a few weeks ago about pronouncing it correctly. Paraguay rhymes with lie, die, by, try, guy -- not with gay, lay, day. I thought it was only uneducated Americans who mispronounced it, but you seem to have picked up their bad habit.

[@NomadElite]

Good point!

[@dougveganparadisebuilder5808]

@@NomadElite Your pronunciation of Aregua as well.

[@lakabimo]

It's really not difficult to correctly pronounce "Pa-ra-guay" instead of "perrguey" as gringos usually pronounce.

[@NomadElite]

Don't we love Paraguayan girls!

[@akkin228]

​@@NomadElite Paraguayan men?