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¡Gracias por preguntar! Es Coratei, ubicado en el sur de Paraguay. Está cerca de Ayolas. Aquí está la ubicación en Google Maps: maps.app.goo.gl/ejVDTWF377bfop8C8

If you want to understand the risk related to a financial commitment to a community, no matter its name, please go to Peoplelyzer.org and read the section related to Moving to a community. It's all explained here. Anyone is free to do their research based on the information available. Enjoy your day Puppele and do let me know if anything is still unclear.

Thanks for taking the time to write a detailed comment. It should help People to understand the set-up. I would love to meet and better understand EPV. I agree that the context of the children is important but it's not the only information one should decide on invest upon. Things like property rights, fees, governance model, daily interactions, religious or political aspects matter a lot as well. Also, i always advise People to be cautious about any investment in a community. Feel free to read my guide on Peoplelyzer.org: www.peoplelyzer.org/move-somewhere-else-moving-to-a-community

Hi Abgedreht. Thanks for your message. I am really glad that you live happily. Based on my experience across dozens of communities i take this type of comment with a grain of salt. I have seen so many statements like the one above only to find out that they are false. I am not saying yours is. I have seen many communities where some folks are seeking to attract financial investment and would say anything positive about their community. In that regards, as an inhabitant of EPV, can you explain to us what do you see that get you to say that El Paraiso Verde is a warm community?

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Hi Sebastian, i am hearing conflicting viewpoints on EPV. The best would be to meet before i allow you to unilaterally promote, with the help of some of your connections (as the same folks post/like on 2 videos) EPV under my videos. Please reach out to me so that we can discuss. I would be more than happy to support the project if it is safe to invest in. Don't be surprised by my approach, i have seen numerous scams. i prefer to be cautious. When it's too good to be true, it's likely a scam. The last thing i want is family to get into troubles.

@@ParaguaytranquiloO I don't want to promote anything. It's just a response because you talked about El Paraiso Verde and this is our homeland since five years. There is no scam because you can buy a piece of land and get the title. You are also able to rent a house or appartement. Where is this a scam? How could a project like that be a scam? It's not possible and you don't know it but you talk about it to get some views and now you also get the response directly from some settlers there. I think this is normal, isn't it? You don't have to support this project but please don't lie and talk about scam if it's not true. Have a nice day and welcome to Paraguay.

@@SebastianZehner My view is built on feedback from People. You have your view. It's fine. We don't have to agree or force our opinion on People. I don't make videos to get some views. i make videos to inform folks so that they take informed decisions, no matter where they move in the world. If you are not happy with this please do not waste your time posting under my RUclips channel.

@ParaguaytranquiloO So, that was my feedback. Thank you and have a nice day 😍🙏

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Hi, i did not talk about fraud. i talked about scam and i have not said in this video that EPV was a scam. My goal is to remain factual. i have looked at multiple communities worldwide and the strategy of scamming People is often the same. Let me explain to you how this works if you are unfamiliar with the process. An initial person or couple purchase a large piece of land. Then this person plan to resell the land in chunks at a massive profit. For example, if the land was purchased for 1 million USD, the resell would make, for example, 15 millions USD. To resell the land at this price, the idea of a safe community is advertized. The owner plays with People' s emotions, especially safety in a context of fear. He also plays on FOMO (fear of missing out). After a few months, some folks start to buy lotes / pieces of land and, after living there for some time, realize that the reality is not what was advertised. However, they are often pressured by a strong top-down governance model where they are asked to stay quiet. I have seen communities where members are threatened. They are also told that they would get what they want IF more People join in (invest). Again, i have studied communities for years and i know what i am talking about. i have seen this set-up multiple times. Some of these communities are even run by well-connected People. You also realize that the owners aren't stupid and surround themselves with legal professionals who are in for the money as they benefit from each sale. I am not saying EPV has this set-up, not at all. I am only listening to folks who have lived here. it may be that your experience is great but your experience only is not enough for People to decide to invest massive amount of money into a project. Also, a remark, please be careful about the way your word your comment. It does look like a threat.

​@@ParaguaytranquiloOI see it in a different manner. You said El Paraiso Verde and in your whole statement and in the title you combine scam with communities AND mentiining El Paraiso Verde. This is the fault and not fair at all!

@@puppele7302 i understand your viewpoint. it's the way you read it. People who move to Paraguay are educated enough to understand what i say in the video. It seems that some folks are satisfied and some folks are dissatisfied with EPV. Same as some folks would be satisfied or dissatisfied with the ice cream they purchase at the store. Anyone can post a review on the ice cream store. We have to value the diversity of perspectives, right? My last position on this topic is... whoever want to invest in a piece of a community should be careful. Do you think we can agree on this?

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Sebastian, i hear you and thanks for expressing your view. My input is based on friends and connections who lived in El Paraiso Verde. Some were renting, some purchased. I would be more than happy to sit down with you and hear your views. I would also try to invite some of my connections who lived in El Paraiso Verde so that they can listen to you. You can contact me at @julienpeoplelyzer on Telegram or let me know how to contact you.

​@@ParaguaytranquiloOThank you, this was my response to your comments in the video. However, you did two or more videos with El Paraiso Verde in it. I don't know why but it's fine when I may to share my experience with one personal comment. I understand that you don't like communities and you're right. It's not for everyone. That was enough from my side. I wish you success and a peaceful life in Paraguay. I like it. See you ❤

@@SebastianZehner To my knowledge, only one video mention EPV. Let me know if this isn't the case. It's not about liking or not liking communities. The concept of People coming together to support each other resonates with me. To execute this concept, a format is the "community" where People will come together to live in proximity. People should align on desired outcomes. Unformately, often, the common denominators are fear and the search of a paradise (that does not exist). 40 years ago, villages used to be communities. Unfortunately, we have been sold a lifestyle that has destroyed this concept of community. The more you separate People, the easier they are to control. It took me some time but i start to see clearly what is working and what is not working in terms of communities and most importantly, why.

​@@ParaguaytranquiloOThis video here with title: Paraguay communities: don't get scammed! Starts at 4:00 And another video on your channel with title: Paraguay: are there communities of foreigners? Starts at 1:20 Only a short answer for your question. Bye 👋

Sí, buena idea! Puedo hacerlo.

Dale!

Estoy totalmente de acuerdo. ¿Qué me recomendarías? No es fácil encontrar música.

Thanks! Trying to get more of these shots as views of Asuncion are useful. Cheers

Hi Liz, you are correct. There are regulations in place that may tax your assets as you exit the country. I have in mind a few rules planned (Netherlands, France, Canada, ...) regarding taxation if you live but i need to check them. Overall, one can witness a trend to prevent Western folks from leaving the West. It's done through several actions: getting you scared (problem of safety in country A, B, ...), dragging on administrative processes or changing them (apostilles is a great example), taxation when leaving, making it harder for you to sell your property (France is a great example), ...

Yes, it's human nature to come together. We are wired to live as a group and a long long time ago, being alone often meant that you were going to die. Now, for Paraguay, you see population being concentrated in some area. The Greater Asuncion area has something like a million and a half People (as per stats). The rest of the population is spread across dozens of cities and towns. There are also hundreds of tiny villages and you find People living in the country side, in the middle of nowhere. They often keep the land. In Paraguay, most of the land is owned by a small part of the People and thus this also drive where People will settle and live. If this is not your land, you won't live there usually.

@ParaguaytranquiloO i have seen some news reports about indigenous people fighting for land...some big protest in Asuncion...seems not so successful for them though?...it is difficult to find more factual info in that regard. Also news on poverty and landless people in Paraguay . As u know the ownership of land is a problem in many countries. Chile, Brazil and Argentina all have some issues. Maybe the mixing of the locals with whites in the past will help somewhat?

@@terrybaikie2181 Land inequality in Paraguay is high. In under countries under developed or in development, the government often works for the wealthy and wealthy folks tend to despise poor folks. I felt this in India and i do feel this here. In this context, poor folks struggle. A lot of white folks arriving here don't want to mix with local folks. This is the reality. Many white folks are happy to take advantage of the country but not to help. There is a opportunity to create more synergies between Western newcomers and local folks. I should make a video on this topic as it's an important topic. Thanks for raising it.

@@ParaguaytranquiloO It's certainly nice to hear your thoughts. Such a video will be interesting indeed. If the locals are welcoming of immigrants it would be advantageous for everyone.

@@terrybaikie2181 Paraguayans have always been welcoming to immigrants given the history of the country, having received many immigrants over the centuries. Presently about 40% of the population is white. Many second and third-generation Germans, Italians, Russians, etc., don't speak the language anymore, just Spanish. The exception are the Mennonites, settled in the Chaco region. They speak Plattdeutsch (low German). And Spanish, of course. As stated above, there are deep socio-economic class differences among the well-to-do, and the poor population. And as usual, the poor tend to lose out. At this time, there are no more than 30,000 pure indigenous Indians in the country. Native aborigines as we know have been abused in the new world (The Americas) over the centuries, North (the US) and South (Latin America),

At this point in time, i don't know. If anyone knows, feel free to share.

Thanks!

The city looks better structured and organized than classic Paraguayan towns. I did not see trashes in nature (although i did not extensively drive in the town). You do see a lot of Germans and knowing about their mindset you understand why the city appears as it does.

Very useful comment! Thanks Abdel.

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Indeed, you often get scammed once, and then you remember!

Salut Abdel! Sure. It would be great to meet you. The eastern side has a lot of farming activities. It also mean more chemicals in the soil, air and water. It is something to factor in.

Hi! I don't think the whole area could become water logged but one would need to go there and do some research. I can ask local contacts as well. Through my network and knowledge i can provide advices. Feel free to email me.

Thanks for the comment!

Thanks for sharing your view. I was thinking that take-off and landing are boring part (for most People) so i did not include them in. The drone videos are about the landscape & cities but not about the drone. What matters is that People can see the land from above. Cheers

The drone can fly up to 70 km per hour. It's not that fast compared to fpv drones that can reach 150 km per hour quite easily.

¡Gracias! Tu comentario significa mucho para mí. Es entre Coratei y Ayolas. La zona de despegue es la playa de Coratei. ¿Vives en Paraguay? ¿Has estado alguna vez en Coratei y Ayolas?

@ParaguaytranquiloO Vivo en Ayolas, hay más lugares interesantes por Ayolas que no son tan conocidos, te recomiendo Las Piedras, el mirador del Club Social y Deportivo Yavcyreta y visitar La Hidroeléctrica Yacyreta y su museo. Como vi que estabas ahí yo esperaba blog de la ciudad XD

Desde Coratei también hay paseos en elicopetero por el río desde el Hotel Ramonita y te pueden bajar en alguna isla de playa que no sea privada también, aunque también puedes ir a las privadas si pagas entrada y quien te lleve en bote, el agua se ve cristalina desde abajo en esas playas😱

@@Comosellame ¡Gracias! En realidad, es genial que menciones estos lugares, ya que las personas que vean el video pueden leer tus sugerencias y visitarlos. Mi audiencia son más bien extranjeros que llegan a Paraguay y se preguntan en qué ciudad vivir. Por eso hago videos de muchas ciudades de Paraguay, pero sin entrar en detalles profundos. Supongo que entiendes lo que quiero decir. Entonces, déjame preguntarte, ¿qué ciudad recomendarías a los extranjeros en el sur de Paraguay?

@@ParaguaytranquiloO Les recomiendo Ayolas👍

Thanks, Marie!

Itacurubí de la Cordillera? There are 2 Itacurubi in Paraguay.

Gracias!

Don't hesitate to let me know what is helpful. It helps me to improve.

I'd love to hear more about your plan! I am sure we can find folks who will resonate with this project.

Perfect! That is exactly the outcome my videos seek: you being well aware of what you are moving to so that the likelihood of misfit is reduced. Thanks for the feedback!

Well said! The video on communities of foreigners may be useful to you and anyone researching communities in Paraguay. Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/tYrpZ3NEifg/видео.html. More content on this topic is coming as i progressed my research over the past few days.

Thanks Lizashley! I appreciate you took the time to write this feedback. More great videos are coming in shortly. I do hope they will help you to make the best decision for yourself and your family.

We would need a good hour to discuss this topic and many videos in RUclips try to address this question. I would say that, based on the variables i was considering, Paraguay scored higher than Argentina and Chile. Now, i do think that a Paraguay / Argentina strategy where you spend some months a year in Argentina could actually be a great strategy. One of the folks in my network spend a few months a year in Mendoza to avoid the hottest months. What do you think?

Good point. Well, i left France in my early twenties. Sometimes i even search my words in French so if i were to do my videos in French People may wonder why can't this guy speak French properly. It's also a question of audience. I can reach out to much more folks by using English.

@@ParaguaytranquiloO Good; thank you,

​@@jgonz260Do you speak French as well? Cheers

@@ParaguaytranquiloO No, not really, just Spanish, English, a little Portuguese, and I pretend to know a little bit of Italian,

@@jgonz260 That's already a great achievement! Enjoy your day ;)

Thanks for this useful piece of information. I do hope the video helps foks to move in the right direction. The more mini-communities are created, the more we actually create a network of folks who support each others.

Yes! And my apology for not spending more time with you guys. It's funny. We did not exchange contact information. I arrived home and thought, "What a moron!" i should have asked them for their contact information, and here you go. I read your message now. Let's catch up when you guys have time. We are close to opening a club for Cantonese speakers! I let you find me on Telegram (@JulienPeoplelyzer) or on Facebook in the Paraguay Expat group.

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Thanks! I know Adam and Brenda. Unfortunately we, as well as friends, had sour experiences with them. It all started well but it went wrong. I would just say that some folks put money before People. Maybe i will meet the Swiss lady through another path. Laws of attraction tend to work quite well in Paraguay! Also, an advice i received from a very good friend... "make friends slowly". Thanks again and i hope to meet you at some point.

@@ParaguaytranquiloO I have been researching them for a while and it seem a little off on many levels with horror stories off people who havebeen froen out of the community for some reason. and they seem to not accept LGBT which I am not but I have friends who are and would not feel comffortabe living in a gated comuity that exclude people in this absurd manner.

​@@NorskInjustisby "them", are you talking about the permaculture farm? I don't know this farm, that's why i am asking.

Should be doable! Always happy to meet new human beings!