tourism
3.66 million visitors in 2025
Paraguay received 3,657,194 visitors during 2025.
Period: 2025
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Short-term rentals in Paraguay
This section explains how short-term rental works in Paraguay and how to correctly separate the different legal, tax, and operational layers. The concrete answer depends on the type of property, the method of exploitation, and the applicable rules in each case.
✓ Information reviewed: 08/24/2026
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This section explains how to analyze market, profitability, and investment in Paraguay without confusing the different legal, fiscal, and operational layers. The specific answer depends on the type of property, the manner of operation, and the applicable rules in the case. Specific and verified data are presented below in the Gatavia information block.
The investment analysis must separate general tourism data from the actual metrics of a specific property. National or regional overnight stays help to understand demand, but do not equate to occupancy, average price, or profitability of a property.
Tourism market in Paraguay
Data, context and key indicators for the tourism market.
tourism
More than 2 million tourists in 2025
Of the visitors in 2025, 2,029,678 were tourists.
Period: 2025
tourism
USD 1.422 billion in tourism revenue
SENATUR estimated tourism revenue of approximately USD 1.422 billion in 2025.
Period: 2025
tourism
+28,8 % year-on-year
205,067 international tourists in January 2026
The country received 205,067 international tourists in January 2026, an increase of 28.8% year-on-year.
Period: January 2026
Gatavia market assessment
Regulatory complexity
Medium
Operational complexity
Medium
Regulatory risk
Medium
Investment clarity
High
Regulatory alerts
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Regulatory framework
national
Registration and authorization in REGISTUR
Registration in REGISTUR is mandatory for tourism companies included in the regulation.
Registration and authorization in REGISTUR Application: Tourism service providers covered Verified rule: Registration in REGISTUR is mandatory for tourism companies included in the regulation. Conditions: The exact category of accommodation must be identified. Exceptions: Simple residential leasing must be analyzed separately and should not be presumed as a tourism service. Timing: Before operating as a tourism provider. Legal reference: Law 2828; SENATUR Resolution 549/2023 and complementary regulations
national
Alternative tourist accommodations
There are specific regulations and requirements for its formalization.
Alternative tourist accommodations Application: Properties offered as alternative accommodation for tourism purposes Verified rule: There are specific regulations and requirements for its formalization. Conditions: Classification depends on the type of accommodation and services. Exceptions: Not every housing transfer is automatically considered alternative tourist accommodation. Timing: Before commercialization. Legal reference: Resolution SENATUR 549/2023 and extension 320/2024
national
Infrastructure and service standards
Resolution 580/2025 updates infrastructure and service characteristics.
Infrastructure and service standards Application: Hotel and non-hotel establishments registered in REGISTUR Verified rule: Resolution 580/2025 updates infrastructure and service characteristics. Conditions: Depends on the classification in REGISTUR. Exceptions: Alternative accommodations may have a specific regime that differs. Moment: Before licensing or renewal when applicable. Legal reference: Resolution SENATUR 580/2025
national
Municipal authorizations and rules
Properties and commercial activities
Municipal authorizations and rules Application: Properties and commercial activities Verified rule: They must be verified by address and activity. Conditions: Depends on municipality, property, and activity. Exceptions: There is no single national municipal procedure. Timing: Before the start and upon changes. Legal reference: Applicable municipal ordinances
Short-term rental taxation
Taxation
VAT 5% on rental designated exclusively for housing
5
Taxation
VAT 10% on rental for commercial activity
10
Taxation
IRP-RGC on leasing of properties
8
Taxation
INR on rental of property by non-resident owner
7.5
Regulatory and market evolution
02/09/2026
International tourism maintains strong growth in 2026
January 2026 closed with 205,067 international tourists, +28.8% year-on-year.
01/28/2026
USD 1.422 billion in tourism revenue
SENATUR estimated tourism revenue of approximately USD 1.422 billion in 2025.
05/16/2025
New infrastructure standards from 2025
Resolution 580/2025 establishes characteristics for registered hotel and non-hotel accommodations in REGISTUR.
01/01/2023
Alternative tourist accommodations
There are specific regulations and requirements for its formalization.
PROFESSIONAL CONTENT
Gatavia Professionelles Dossier · Paraguay
Advanced analysis for owners, managers and investors who need to go beyond public information.
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Due diligence
Professional checks before purchasing, operating or converting short-term accommodation.
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Advanced regulation
In-depth analysis of requirements, restrictions, risks and regulatory scenarios.
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Professional taxation
Advanced tax treatment, scenarios and issues requiring special attention.
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Professional operations
Processes, recurring obligations and documentary control.
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Territorial radar
Assessment of territories, cities and areas with different market or regulatory conditions.
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Investors
Risks, costs, profitability, scenarios and criteria before making an investment decision.
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Managers
Compliance, representation, reporting and professional management for third parties.
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Metrics and alerts
Professional indicators covering market, demand, risk and regulatory evolution.
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