M. Swiderski
American expat in Paraguay
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6
About me
American
Lives in Asuncion
Registration: 02 October 2013
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5 good reasons for living in Paraguay by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Paraguay, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
I am from the US, so my list reflects a comparison between Paraguay and The United States. My top five reasons for loving my life in Paraguay are: 1.FREEDOM. It sounds weird that someone born in “the land of the free” would find more freedom ... Read More
set up my life in Paraguay by Stefffie stef
Hello, everyone. I have been considering leaving the US for about half of my life. Upon doing research, I have chosen Paraguay. I was divorced 2 1/2 years ago, my rock band that I lead for 15 years is now defunct and I basically no longer have ...
Hello Stef, I am new to the forum and so just got your meassage. What you are considering is a huge undertaking. I have lived a large part of my life abroad, and there are many things to consider before deciding to come here. I have lived full time ... Read More
Any one gotten into Farming in Paraguay??? by brandwach
Any one gotten into Farming in Paraguay??? I would be very interested in hearing your story. Also, I am kinda interested in the idea of buying a farm and getting it farmed by someone else. Is this common practice? Thanks
Hello Brandwach. If your idea is, as you stated, to internationalize assets and buy property which will produce moderate ROI, but which will appreciate in value over time, then I can give you some advice, as that is exactly what I did back in 2008. ... Read More
Places to visit in Paraguay by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Paraguay, what would you suggest to discover the country? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Paraguay, the tourist sites? How to visit the country in ...
Hi Julie, There are some great suggestions on this thread from FreeRange Joel, Tera and ParaguayService. I myself am partial to Caacupe and Atyra (the cleanest town in Paraguay) because I have a home there. The views on the road from Caacupe to ... Read More
Looking for Asuncion Hotel Recommendations by Kevin4822
Hi, I'm considering moving to Paraguay and in October I'm taking a trip down to Asuncion. I've done some research, but I want others opinions on the best hotels for a cheap price range. I've found two potential hotels: Hotel Casa ...
Hello Kevin, It seems you have done some homework, as both those hotels are in basically good locations, not far from Carmelitas, the wealthiest part of Asuncion, where much of the shopping, restaurants, bars, etc are located. I have only stayed ... Read More
Owning land + a small business a good investment? by sh1982
Hey all,i am in the early stage of planning my move to Paraguay and will to get some information.I plan on investing some money in land(about 500 to 750 ha) and then hire someone to farm it for me(most likely a combo of cattle and ...
Hello SH 1982. I would recommend that you really think before procedding with your idea of buying so many hectares, and hiring staff to work your land. The Paraguayan mindset is very different than that in Europe or the USA (where I am from). I had ... Read More