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A Dirt Cheap Life in Paraguay
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Want to know what it's like to live in Paraguay?🤔
In October 2022 we left our home in New Zealand to embark on a journey to find a new place to live! Sadly our ‘slice of paradise’ was changing. We no longer felt like we could pursue our lifestyle dreams in NZ.
Our first stop was Guatemala. From there we travelled down through El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica looking for a place to call home. Then we heard great things about Paraguay and decided it was worth looking in to.
We love it here but like any new country it takes time to get settled and get the basics organised - especially when you don't speak fluent Spanish.😬
Join us for the adventure & lots of information about our new home in Paraguay!
Blessings
The Neilsens ❤️
In October 2022 we left our home in New Zealand to embark on a journey to find a new place to live! Sadly our ‘slice of paradise’ was changing. We no longer felt like we could pursue our lifestyle dreams in NZ.
Our first stop was Guatemala. From there we travelled down through El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica looking for a place to call home. Then we heard great things about Paraguay and decided it was worth looking in to.
We love it here but like any new country it takes time to get settled and get the basics organised - especially when you don't speak fluent Spanish.😬
Join us for the adventure & lots of information about our new home in Paraguay!
Blessings
The Neilsens ❤️
Life in Paraguay 1️⃣6️⃣ Wandering Aimlessly
Now, when people speak of Asunción it's not usually in reference to its beauty, certain parts are very nice, but a significant part of the city is a diamond in the rough.
Beautiful old buildings interspersed with groovy edifices from the 70's. It's kind of an architectural time capsule.
So enjoy this 'all walkie no talkie' vid 🚶➡️🚶♀️➡️😊.
🧐 Are you are looking for a quick guide with all the info to get you moving? Then download our PARAGUAY RELOCATION GUIDE 2024!
This PDF is packed with tips & info we learned on our journey, and relevant links to our most important blog posts & YT videos.
Click the link below for more info
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Beautiful old buildings interspersed with groovy edifices from the 70's. It's kind of an architectural time capsule.
So enjoy this 'all walkie no talkie' vid 🚶➡️🚶♀️➡️😊.
🧐 Are you are looking for a quick guide with all the info to get you moving? Then download our PARAGUAY RELOCATION GUIDE 2024!
This PDF is packed with tips & info we learned on our journey, and relevant links to our most important blog posts & YT videos.
Click the link below for more info
ko-fi.com/s/07c2c467d6
💻 Check out more info on our blog adirtcheapli...
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Mind Matters 2️⃣ Invest While You Can!
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As the nutters of this crazy world work on their plan to crash the system (look out for Money Pox😱), there are still rock-solid investments available. Sound too good to be true? Well, tune in and you be the judge. 🤔 If you have important questions or topics that you would like to discuss with us personally, you can book a Paraguay Relocation Consult. This is a one hour online session together. ...
Life in Paraguay 1️⃣6️⃣ Rental Option & Advice
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We recently interviewed Marcel about his life in Paraguay and we took the opportunity to check out a house that he rents. We also discussed his thought processes that influenced the way he designed and constructed the house. Anyone who is thinking about renting or building in Paraguay might benefit from checking out this vid! You can learn more about Marcel's rental property at t.me/Paraguay_re...
Mind Matters 1️⃣ Freedom is not Free
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Many people who go searching for freedom in a new country do not make the transition. We’ve been thinking about this and we are working on a play list to help. ‘Mind Matters’ is a deep dive into some of the factors that should be considered before making the big move. The more we think about the realities of moving to another country the better our chances of success. We will give insights abou...
Life in Paraguay 1️⃣5️⃣ Valuable Insights, Unique Perspectives
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We caught up with Marcel in his beautiful place, just a short car ride from Caacupe. Marcel shared valuable insights about his four years in Paraguay; from building houses to building a life in a new country. This interview gives a unique perspective on life in Paraguay. We enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Hopefully you will too! 00:13 - A bit about Marcel 00:50 - Why Paraguay? 03:08 - Tell us abou...
Life in Paraguay 1️⃣3️⃣ How to Get a Car & Motorbike Licence
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Getting a licence in Paraguay is simple however you do need to jump a few hurdles. This vid covers the process that we followed to get our car and motorbike licence. (You do need to ensure you check with your local Municipality regarding requirements) 00:18 - The role of the Municipality Office 00:28 - Summary of licence requirements 00:48 - Licence requirements for people without a cedula 00:5...
Life in Paraguay 1️⃣2️⃣Buying A Car - Legalities, Insurance, Where to Buy
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Buying a car or motorbike in any South American country can be a mission...Paraguay is no different. Thankfully, compared to other places that we've been (ie Nicaragua) buying wheels in Paraguay is a relatively straight forward for people relocating. But it's not without its foibles, eccentricities and challenges. Follow along with our playlist as we discuss the various different angles of buyi...
Life in Paraguay 1️⃣1️⃣ Don't Get Triggered Mr Potato Head!
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Recently we were ravaged, roasted & toasted by a disgruntled creator who took issue with the fact that we had an opinion about why we chose to move to Paraguay from Central America. To protect his identity we will call him Mr Potato Head. MPH was upset about numerous things; he chuffed that we had not travelled to some of the places we claimed and even moved to Paraguay to be with those 'certai...
Property in Paraguay 5️⃣ Due Diligence - Episode 2
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In a relatively unregulated environment, there are many things that you need to keep in mind when considering buying a property. We continue on our Due Diligence playlist to discuss more things to look out for when looking for a property. Some are obvious, many are not. We have learnt lessons along the way and seen many others make good decisions...and some not so good. In this episode we cover...
Property in Paraguay 4️⃣ Due Diligence - Episode 1
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It goes without saying, you don't buy real estate without conducting due diligence. But we're creatures of habit and our capacity to assess risk is shaped by our environment and experience. 🤔 In a foreign country with comparatively little regulations and safeguards it's essential that you look at the risks with a fresh set of eyes. As part of our 'Property in Paraguay' Playlist we are discussin...
Property in Paraguay 3️⃣ Buy the Land, Build the House
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From Finland to Paraguay (and Germany in between), Kimmo and Mervi have found a beautiful slice of land and are building an awesome home. Their experiences, insights and advice are invaluable and interesting. From find the right spot to selecting a good builder, there is so much to learn from these guys. Check out their YT channel 'Building a House in Paraguay' www.youtube.com/@Buildingahousein...
Life in Paraguay 🔟 A New Moto! Well, New to Me!
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Where would Paraguay be without motorbikes? They are the camels of the country, carting entire families, building supplies, and groceries along highways and dirt roads across the country. We have taken the plunge and acquired a cheap Chinese bike...150cc of high octane, pulsating adventure. Ok, maybe a stretch, but hey, it gets us around. In this video we explain our reasoning for getting a bik...
Property in Paraguay 2️⃣ Squatters, Buying & Building...Watch & Learn
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In this deep dive we speak with our Canadian friend ‘El Chaco’, who has much to share. From buying land and building to dealing with banks and integrating with the Paraguay community, El Chaco and his family have established a beautiful property that’s well on its way to self-sustainability. El Chaco has hit some hurdles along the way and how those situations have played out are particularly in...
Life in Paraguay 9️⃣ Expert Advice, Personal Experience
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Life in Paraguay 9️⃣ Expert Advice, Personal Experience
Property in Paraguay 1️⃣ Our New Playlist!
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Property in Paraguay 1️⃣ Our New Playlist!
Unfinished Business in Antigua, Guatemala, then back home to Paraguay!
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Unfinished Business in Antigua, Guatemala, then back home to Paraguay!
Life in Paraguay 8️⃣Making Choices & the Consequences
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Life in Paraguay 8️⃣Making Choices & the Consequences
Life in Paraguay 7️⃣ How Does Paraguay Compare to Argentina & Colombia?
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Life in Paraguay 7️⃣ How Does Paraguay Compare to Argentina & Colombia?
Happy Easter from Paraguay & You're Not Going Mad!
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Happy Easter from Paraguay & You're Not Going Mad!
Life in Paraguay 6️⃣ Tips for Buying Property in Paraguay & Much More
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Life in Paraguay 6️⃣ Tips for Buying Property in Paraguay & Much More
Life in Paraguay 5️⃣ 4 Big Questions About Our Life in Paraguay!
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Life in Paraguay 5️⃣ 4 Big Questions About Our Life in Paraguay!
Should you Move to Paraguay or Nicaragua? Which is Better?
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Should you Move to Paraguay or Nicaragua? Which is Better?
Life in Paraguay 4️⃣Important Questions about Jobs, Business, Your Identity
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Life in Paraguay 4️⃣Important Questions about Jobs, Business, Your Identity
Life in Paraguay 3️⃣ Should you Choose an Intentional Community or Go It Alone?
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Life in Paraguay 3️⃣ Should you Choose an Intentional Community or Go It Alone?
Life in Paraguay 2️⃣ How to Stay Sane When Moving to Another Country
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Life in Paraguay 2️⃣ How to Stay Sane When Moving to Another Country
Life in Paraguay 1️⃣ Bank Accounts, Getting Settled & Potential Pitfalls
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Life in Paraguay 1️⃣ Bank Accounts, Getting Settled & Potential Pitfalls
What is living in Paraguay like? We chat Simon who has lived in Paraguay for over 20 years!
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What is living in Paraguay like? We chat Simon who has lived in Paraguay for over 20 years!
San Bernardino - Lakeside Paraguay style!
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San Bernardino - Lakeside Paraguay style!
A Relaxing Day In Piribebuy, Paraguay
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A Relaxing Day In Piribebuy, Paraguay
Kudos for offering them money to get the hell out and find. place... Glad they didnt turn up with guns
Thank you
love the place, I'm interested for somewhere in 2025
Love the music...
Some good info there! Always get the car registered to your name!
Fair enough👍
There are some old beautiful colonial buildings around the Colegio Dante Alighieri, an Italian-sponsored high school, and surrounding areas along the streets Independencia Nacional and Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion. Another pretty area to walk around would be street De La Residenta, that neighborhood, and around the Colegio Internacional, a high school I believe founded by Americans. The Grand Hotel Del Paraguay is also located nearby. The prettiest avenue in Asuncion with magnificent old Colonial buildings and impressive old mansions is the Avenida Mariscal Lopez, from beginning to end,
There are some beautiful old buildings there, even if they are looking a bit run down.
La desventaja y el riesgo que corres al comprar un vehículo por contrato privado es que te estafen porque podría tener un embargo y vos no podes saberlo, por eso es recomendable hacer la transferencia a nombre del comprador y necesariamente en ese caso se tendrá que cambiar el nombre del propietario en la cédula verde !
Yes, I agree, that risk is there.
I dont know why this channel is called dirt cheap. There is nothing dirt cheap in Paraguay.
It's just a name. But compared to many places Paraguay is very good value in many respects.
Very good my friend, congratulations !
Some of those who landed in Paraguay back ın the 1890s from the koalas land remained and later on gave birth to the most prolific storyteller ever had Paraguay and maybe even the southern cone of South America. RIP my respected good friend Robin Wood...
Yes, thank you. Robin was clearly a fascinating character. Such a unique life journey and legacy.
How about the roads and traffic situation in the respective countries?
Great advice
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Always learn their language asap and integrate with those lovely people! ❤
Great advice.
My experience is that it is always better firts after arriving in Paraguay to rent a house or apartment for a couple of years while buying a property a built your house according to your expectation, desire or posibility.
That's a good strategy.
Hey Adam, great points! Id be interested to hear more about that community you are talking about.
Hi Paul. Thanks for watching. I'm looking forward to putting that vid together also. Some lessons to be learnt there I think.
Always friendly but not overly trusting is key imo. Speaking for living in other poor nations (never been to Paraguay) I will say those who move and dont speak the local language tend to get milead by the smiles.... not all smiles are "friendly".... poverty makes people mean sometimes and one needs to be aware of that too. A foreigner is mostly seen as a walking dollar.... the smiles are in many occasions and invitation to you to share your money..... true story....
I agree entirely, although in these dark days poverty isn't always the enabler. Example, some years ago, I spent a period in Perth, Australia. One of the highest wage per capita cities in the world. That place is a cesspool of drug addicts and associated crime. Same stories in parts of NZ. Comparatively, Paraguay is regarded as poor. But the crime here is minuscule compared to those I've mentioned. All that said, I agree entirely with you. People need to look past a nice smile. You have to keep you wits about you.
I don’t think I would ever understand anyone that moves to another country and not embrace the culture and it’s people. Why move otherwise. That to me would be my draw card. I’d be like wanting to get to know everyone, learn the language, learn the customs, learn how to cook their food. The list goes on.
I like your way of thinking 👍🏻
Thanks very much for the encouragement and for watching.
Love your insights, I am planning to come in november to meet those amazing people you mentioned.:) I will have an open mind indeed and want to experience how it is really like. I am expecting though a great country: super friendly people, low costs, nature, great food and more freedom!
Hey, thanks for the encouragement. You will find all the above. Regarding food, I guess it depends on where you're coming from and your tastes. It's actually a category that causes a lot of discussion. We find the food here to be great. The variety of restaurants is limited compared to what we're used to, but that's a minor issue in the scheme of things. If you're in the Caacupe area please let us know.👍
@@ADirtCheapLifeParaguay I am from Europe currently in Greece, also great cuisin. I will contact you then, how can I reach you?
@@heinzvl9990 hola@adirtcheaplife.com. Lucky you, I love the Greek islands...or at least I did another life time ago. I'm sure a lot has changed.
@@ADirtCheapLifeParaguay yes actually at Kefalonia island at the moment. Summer time is still good fun, but during the year in Athens it is struggeling.
I think we all know what's likely to happen in the Northern Hemisphere. Love is often the best armor
fanstastic, so good you said it ... are you moving around in your bike ? how is that going ? also whats the weather looking like now.. cheers
I do most of my local travelling on my bike. It's only a 150 so if we go to Asuncion we catch a bus, and if we travel further away we take our car. But I love my bike. Travel is so cheap here and compared to other places I've lived the public transport is more plentiful. The cold is mostly behind us now, and as you might notice in our vids, I'm wearing a cap again. The cold took us by surprise, it was quite change. But it didn't last long and now the warmth is back. We don't get too bothered about weather and this climate suits us fine.
Cross ventilation is very important, also heat loss prevention (cold or hot) , i think with the good prices in the electric bill in paraguay you could keep the AC running, different than in Florida i think the reason AFFORDABLE housing there has low ceilings and atics is so they save the money to finish 1/3 of the house, so i would go with the Marcel Design of having the high ceilings. Can you comment if you have seen houses with Bugs/Moskito screens ? to open the windows and enjoy cross ventilation.. can you mention you a house like Marcel's what would be the renting price (because the house is rented already and i couldnt find the price anywhere). thx for the video cheers
After many years in Paraguay, I could not have said it better.
Words well spoken , Sir. Thank you.
Nice very learnfull conversation. Thanks.
what's the price per hectare? and to build a house?
because they come to a poor country and don't stay in their country if they are going to complain
After I bought property, I had a well drilled and installed a submersible pump and bladder tank which everyone said was a mistake. Not that there's anything wrong with that kind of system, but it is not used very often around here. The funny thing is that now, I supply water to several neighbors.
Great work. Good for you having the courage to plow ahead. There's many solutions that this country needs to be exposed to. I bet you have happy neighbors. 👍
Spot on in regard to neighbors. I bought 2 lots, then bought another so I dont have anyone too close. May buy another 1 or 2 lots if they become available.
Great video .
Great video .
Forget about Paraguay it’s a very volatile country and you can ended up in a nasty surprising mass. And luckily if you don’t loose your life in the end. Paraguayans are for themselves and the government doesn’t protect you they look up to their people only. After all you’re a just a useless foreigner and you don’t mean nothing to them. Very, very sad what happened to my family!…My father brought property and settled in Paraguay built a beautiful farm peacefully home life with 7 small kids and one baby on the way. We were living there for about ten years, when they came to our door with guns, told my father to pick up his family and leave by next day, go back to his country to never comeback, otherwise hey would kill him and his family. We left as told. Sadly my father die from a stroke 7 months later caused by the loss of livelihood. My mother has the 8th baby one week after my father died. The saddest part is that they still doing this till these days. It’s a fact and it’s the truth. So please do diligence and beware. Please make sure you have guns if possible, and a good attorney in your home country to protect yourself and your family.
If this happened as you say then that's an unfortunate situation. It's also the first and only story I've heard like that. I don't know who you are referring to when you say 'they'? I can only say, if this were happening on a consistent basis it would be impossible that I would not be hearing about it. Bad things happen in many countries. Paraguay is by far the safest country I have ever lived in.
Forget about Paraguay it’s a very volatile country and you can ended up in a nasty surprising mass. And luckily if you don’t loose your life in the end. Paraguayans are for themselves and the government doesn’t protect you they look up to their people only. After all you’re a just a useless foreigner and you don’t mean nothing to them. Very, very sad what happened to my family!…My father brought property and settled in Paraguay built a beautiful farm peacefully home life with 7 small kids and one baby on the way. We were living there for about ten years, when they came to our door with guns, told my father to pick up his family and leave by next day, go back to his country to never comeback, otherwise hey would kill him and his family. We left as told. Sadly my father die from a stroke 7 months later caused by the loss of livelihood. My mother has the 8th baby one week after my father died. The saddest part is that they still doing this till these days. It’s a fact and it’s the truth. So please do diligence and beware. Please make sure you have guns if possible, and a good attorney in your home country to protect yourself and your family.
If this happened as you say then that's an unfortunate situation. It's also the first and only story I've heard like that. I don't know who you are referring to when you say 'they'? I can only say, if this were happening on a consistent basis it would be impossible that I would not be hearing about it. Bad things happen in many countries. Paraguay is by far the safest country I have ever lived in.
I have been living in Paraguay for the past 40 years. I don't know where you were living, but it is the exact opposite of where I live. Biggest safety issue here is the condition of the roads.
Forget about Paraguay it’s a very volatile country and you can ended up in a nasty surprising mass. And luckily if you don’t loose your life in the end. Paraguayans are for themselves and the government doesn’t protect you they look up to their people only. After all you’re a just a useless foreigner and you don’t mean nothing to them. Very, very sad what happened to my family!…My father brought property and settled in Paraguay built a beautiful farm peacefully home life with 7 small kids and one baby on the way. We were living there for about ten years, when they came to our door with guns, told my father to pick up his family and leave by next day, go back to his country to never comeback, otherwise hey would kill him and his family. We left as told. Sadly my father die from a stroke 7 months later caused by the loss of livelihood. My mother has the 8th baby one week after my father died. The saddest part is that they still doing this till these days. It’s a fact and it’s the truth. So please do diligence and beware. Please make sure you have guns if possible, and a good attorney in your home country to protect yourself and your family.
If this happened as you say then that's an unfortunate situation. It's also the first and only story I've heard like that. I don't know who you are referring to when you say 'they'? I can only say, if this were happening on a consistent basis it would be impossible that I would not be hearing about it. Bad things happen in many countries. Paraguay is by far the safest country I have ever lived in.
Es mentira
Awesome!
Piece of advice. If ur referrals are to be on the money. Then be more selective. This guy is wrong. He’s not reliable. He demonstrated nothing substantive. You my man are asking to be taken advantage of. I’m 70, USA gal 125% bilingual because grew up in Mexico for 20 yrs . Go to the anthropology department at university. Find out their translation devices from Guaraní. realtors need to be AI literate. Think with ur wallet not with heart.
Thanks for your opinion. I know people who are married to Guarani partners. They've been exposed to the language for decades, and they are still not fluent in the language. I am not 'referring' anyone and I am not asking anyone to take advantage of me or anyone else. To this point I have avoided problems by doing what I am doing in this video...talking, listening, asking, considering. It's up to you to decide your path, and it's my right to speak to anyone. Life is complex, so are people.
This guy is not reliable
Love the house and the setting among the trees and no neighbours in sight. Just my cup of tea.
Dream place, so the other man was the owner? How much would it go for? Are there houses available like this?
Yes, Marcel owns the property. If you check the description, you will find a link to his Telegram channel for the property. If you download the Renting Guide there is info on the Telegram channels that have good quality rental options all over Paraguay 🙂
@@ADirtCheapLifeParaguay oh wow thanks a lot, good info!
Beautiful place ❣️
No offense, but Europeans are not the best source of information for building homes in Paraguay. As a person who lived in South Florida for over 30 years, I can tell you this: The remedy for humidity is called air conditioning that you are not afraid to use a lot. High ceilings are pretty, but if you want to be efficient, build a house with an attic. That way you are not cooling, or heating all that space.
@@andyespo13 Good call. No question, the best source of information are those who have lived with these conditions and cracked the code. I do believe the ample ventilation that Marcel has incorporated is miles ahead of many buildings I have seen here, but as you say, there's a myriad of other ways to get the job done. Thanks for your thoughts about this.
Looks great
price..... cost of living with bills? very nice house!
You can find this info on Marcels Telegram channel - the link is in the description 🙂
@@ADirtCheapLifeParaguay i checked this link and honestly not willing to sign up or install anything why is it so hard to expose few digits?
What a beautiful house, and green all around, not too far from Asuncion. I love it!
Thank you for your invaluable insights. While I, too, feel inclined to join the wave of immigrants seeking freedom from Western dystopia and totalitarianism, it seems inevitable that globalist agenda will catch up sooner or later.
I appreciate your perspective. There's no place on earth that is free of the effects of their agenda. It's a fallen world. But at least we are enjoying the time we have left. For the time being we can live a life that is remarkedly free when compared to most of the world. I think we're heading into a very dark time, and all things considered I don't think there's a better place to face what's ahead than in Paraguay. If nothing else, we have enjoyed the 2 years that we have been away from NZ. That's 2 good years we would have wasted had we stayed there.
Is it imperative to be able to speak Spanish fluently ? Are there people/schools where you can learn...? English--> Spanish or French --> Spanish ?
In the longer term yes, you need to be able to speak English. However, depending on your abilities it can be a long road to fluency. But if you land here with zero Spanish you can get by with Google Translate etc until you pick up the language. The good thing is that you will be immersed in the language and Paraguayan's are more patient with Language newbies than many other countries. I recommend searching on RUclips 'Spanish Comprehensible Input. Another awesome video is on the YT channel 'Poly-glot-a-lot' How to Acquire any language not Learn it.
Excelent outlook of life in Paraguay for new settlers in an unknown country. Congratulations and thank you
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