VPNs and other tools worth installing before you go, curated for travelers visiting Paraguay.
SAT SEN is Paraguay's official pilot alert service from the National Emergency Secretariat, linked to meteorological alerts and emergency recommendations. Its current official page provides an Android app, a web service and an iPhone TestFlight route rather than a normal stable iOS release. It can be useful during severe storms, strong wind, fire or flood conditions, but a pilot app is not a guaranteed warning system. Enable location and notifications, keep the official web page bookmarked and continue monitoring local authorities and credible media. Never wait for a push alert before moving away from floodwater, fire or another visible danger. Save police 911, SEME ambulance 141 and Volunteer Firefighters 132 offline. Medical facilities with stronger capabilities are concentrated in major cities and may expect immediate payment, so keep insurance and evacuation contacts accessible. Dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases are current risks. Use repellent, protective clothing and screened accommodation, and seek medical advice promptly for fever or concerning symptoms. Paraguay's health ministry advises against self-medication for suspected dengue, including aspirin and some anti-inflammatory medicines because of bleeding risk. Avoid floodwater because it can conceal current, debris and contamination. Keep a charged power bank, water, essential medication, a flashlight and offline copies of documents when traveling beyond major cities or during an active weather event.
Paraguay's official pilot service for severe-weather alerts and emergency recommendations, with Android, web and iPhone beta access.
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There are 1 utilities apps available in Paraguay as of 2026.
Cards, peso cash, open transit payments and dependable local apps
Cash backup, QR payments, cable cars and roadblock-aware travel
Use Uber or 99, expect CPF barriers, and carry backup cards and reais
Use Uber, learn the local transit payment, and prepare for long distances
Use dispatched rides, carry small pesos, and learn each city's transit system
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