What are the must-have apps for traveling in Paraguay?

The essential apps for Paraguay are MUV, Uber, PedidosYa, Tigo Money, WhatsApp.

How many travel apps does Paraguay have?

We've curated 10 apps across 6 categories for traveling in Paraguay, including 6 essential apps.

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Q: What is the best ride hailing app in Paraguay?

MUV is the top-rated ride hailing app in Paraguay. Paraguay's homegrown ride-hailing app, covering Asunción, Greater Asunción, Ciudad del Este, and Encarnación. Includes filters for women-only drivers and pets.

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Heads up

Cash and WhatsApp rule daily life in Paraguay . businesses routinely share their WhatsApp number instead of an email, and many shops expect payment by QR code or bank transfer. Download offline maps before heading outside Asunción, as connectivity drops sharply in rural areas.

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Last updated: March 2026

MUV

Essential

Paraguay's homegrown ride-hailing app, covering Asunción, Greater Asunción, Ciudad del Este, and Encarnación. Includes filters for women-only drivers and pets.

Pro tip: MUV sends an automatic legal invoice to your email after every ride . handy for expense reports.

Uber

Essential

Available in Asunción and the greater metro area. Reliable backup with English-language support and familiar interface.

Pro tip: Uber tends to have fewer drivers than MUV in outer Asunción neighborhoods, so keep both apps installed.

Bolt

Nice to have

Operates in Asunción and serves the international airport, often offering lower base fares than Uber.

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PedidosYa

Essential

The dominant food delivery platform in Paraguay, covering restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, and retail stores.

Pro tip: Use the Mercado section to order groceries delivered in under an hour . a lifesaver when you first arrive.

Rappi

Nice to have

Colombian-origin super-delivery app active in Asunción for food, groceries, pharmacy items, and even cash delivery.

View Food Delivery guide →

Tigo Money

Essential

Paraguay's most widespread mobile wallet, accepted at over 4,000 agents across 97% of the country. Supports QR payments, P2P transfers, and bill pay.

Pro tip: You can register with any carrier . Tigo Money is the closest thing Paraguay has to a universal payment rail.

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