Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Paraguay Tourism Statistics: 1.1M Arrivals in 2024
Paraguay recorded 1.1 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 57,039 Airbnb stays in Paraguay in the 12 months to October 2026, with Asunción the most booked city. The busiest month was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 397,978
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 7.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- January
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 83%
Key facts
Paraguay Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts Paraguay at 1.1 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Paraguay at 57,039 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Paraguay added up to 397,978 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Paraguay lasted 7.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks January the busiest Airbnb month in Paraguay in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and March, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Paraguay had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were January, July and March.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Paraguay in August were booked furthest ahead, about 27 days, against 15 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 83% of Paraguay Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Brazil at 24% and Argentina at 17%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Paraguay 9th for Airbnb stays among South America's 13 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Asunción had the most Airbnb stays of the 5 towns it lists in Paraguay in the 12 months to October 2026, at 34,493, ahead of Ciudad del Este and Encarnación.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Paraguay?
UN Tourism counted 1.1 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 millionInternational tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Paraguay
Paraguay had 4,137 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 57,039 stays and 397,978 nights. A typical stay lasted 7.0 nights and was booked about 20 days ahead, longer than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 16 towns it tracks in Paraguay; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,137
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 57,039
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 397,978
- Typical stay
- 7.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 20 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Paraguay?
On Airbnb, January was the busiest month in Paraguay in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and March. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
January ranks first, April last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: January, July, March, September, December, November, October, August, June, February, May, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.1% | 22 days |
| July | 8.9% | 23 days |
| March | 8.7% | 16 days |
| September | 8.6% | 15 days |
| December | 8.6% | 17 days |
| November | 8.3% | 21 days |
| October | 8.2% | 16 days |
| August | 8.2% | 27 days |
| June | 8.0% | 16 days |
| February | 7.9% | 16 days |
| May | 7.8% | 17 days |
| April | 7.5% | 16 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Paraguay Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Paraguay Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 83% came from abroad, led by Brazil at 24% and Argentina at 17%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Asunción was the top origin city at 5.1%, ahead of Buenos Aires at 3.1%. The figures rest on 120,527 reviews, written over many years.
83% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 83%
- From within Paraguay 17%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Paraguay
Asunción, Ciudad del Este and Encarnación took 83% of Airbnb stays in Paraguay in the 12 months to October 2026. January is the busiest Airbnb month in 2 of the 5 towns, led by Ciudad del Este, and March in 1, led by Asunción. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 40% in San Bernardino to 89% in Ciudad del Este.
| Asunción | 34,493 |
| Ciudad del Este | 7,520 |
| Encarnación | 5,585 |
| San Bernardino | 2,922 |
| Luque | 2,737 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Lists the 5 of Paraguay's 16 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Paraguay
How many tourists visit Paraguay?
Paraguay had 1.1 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 57,039 Airbnb stays in Paraguay in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Paraguay?
The busiest Airbnb month in Paraguay in the 12 months to October 2026 was January, then July and March.
What is the quietest month in Paraguay?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Paraguay in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 16 days ahead, against 27 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Paraguay?
A typical Airbnb stay in Paraguay lasted 7.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead. That is longer than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 5.8 nights in September to 8.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Paraguay come from?
Of Paraguay Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 83% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Brazil at 24% and Argentina at 17%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Asunción at 5.1%, ahead of Buenos Aires at 3.1%.
What is the most booked town in Paraguay on Airbnb?
Asunción was the most booked town in Paraguay on Airbnb, with an estimated 34,493 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Ciudad del Este and Encarnación.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (1.1 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 57,039 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 16 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 120,527 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.