THE NATIONAL FLAG
The Paraguayan flag consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width: red, white, and blue. However, it is very different from other flags. The front and back sides are different. The front side displays the emblem of the Ministry of Finance, a lion sitting in front of a brown pole with a red Phrygian cap, above which is the inscription “Peace and Justice.” The reverse side of the flag shows the national coat of arms with a pentagonal star surrounded by a palm and an olive branch, both joined at the bottom on one side. Above, the inscription “Republic of Paraguay” extends in a circular form.
ADDRESSES
Addresses are indicated in a somewhat particular way. House numbers are often omitted, with neighboring streets indicated by “c” (near), “e” (between), or “esq” (corner). For example, Av. España C/ Sacramento means that the destination is on España Street near Sacramento Street.
SHOPPING
For shopping, payments can be made in cash and/or with credit or debit cards.
If you have foreign currency, it can be exchanged for local currency at exchange houses or banks, many of which are located in major shopping malls.
It is not advisable to exchange money with street dealers.
In larger cities, cash can be obtained from ATMs.
In Asunción, some large shopping centers accept US dollars as a form of payment.
In the larger towns in the countryside, supermarkets operate with cooperatives. In other places, there are small markets and grocery stores (despensas) that cover basic needs.
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