Paraguay is South America's most overlooked country — and visa-free for Filipinos. Asunción is laid-back and inexpensive, while the Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad are UNESCO-listed. Best paired with Brazil or Argentina visits.
Visa
Visa-free for Philippine passport holders for 30 days
Best months
Best: Apr–Sep (dry, 15–25°C)
Flights
Flights MNL→Asunción: via Doha or São Paulo
Realistic budget
~5 days · per person
₱120,000 – ₱220,000
All-in: airfare from MNL · visa · accommodation · food · local transport · activities
Visa-free for PH, mid-range Asunción, Jesuit Missions day tour, Itaipu Dam visit from Ciudad del Este.
Sources: Budget Your Trip, Numbeo. Ranges are 2024–2025 estimates — peak season, FX, and personal spending style will shift them. Always verify before booking.
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Things to do
- • Asunción colonial center
- • Jesuit Missions (Trinidad & Jesús)
- • Itaipu Dam tour
- • Chaco wildlife region
- • Areguá lakeside town
Free things to do
- ✓ Plaza de los Héroes
- ✓ Riverfront walks
Best for
With kids
Limited tourist infrastructure for kids.
With seniors
Hot climate — visit in cooler months.
Visa
Visa-free for Philippine passport holders for 30 days. Bring return ticket, proof of accommodation, and sufficient funds. Always confirm requirements with the embassy before travel.
When to go
Best: Apr–Sep (dry, 15–25°C). Avoid: Dec–Feb (40°C heat).
Getting there from MNL
Flights MNL→Asunción: via Doha or São Paulo. Total travel time ~30+ hrs.