What are the best expat areas in Asunción?

**1. Villa Morra** - The Expat Favorite

• **Best For**: Safety, walkability, expat community
• **Rent**: $600-1,200/month for nice apartment
• **Vibe**: Modern, international, upscale
• **Pros**: Safest area, restaurants, shopping, coworking
• **Cons**: Most expensive, can feel less "authentic"
• **Walk Score**: High - most things nearby

**2. Carmelitas** - Best of Both Worlds

• **Best For**: Young professionals, nightlife, convenience
• **Rent**: $500-900/month
• **Vibe**: Trendy, lively, urban
• **Pros**: Restaurants, bars, good internet, central
• **Cons**: Noisier, less family-oriented
• **Walk Score**: High

**3. Recoleta** - Quiet Sophistication

• **Best For**: Families, professionals wanting quiet
• **Rent**: $500-1,000/month
• **Vibe**: Residential, upscale, peaceful
• **Pros**: Safe, quiet, good schools nearby
• **Cons**: Less nightlife, need transport for some things
• **Walk Score**: Moderate

**4. Las Mercedes** - Family Central

• **Best For**: Families with children
• **Rent**: $450-800/month
• **Vibe**: Suburban, family-oriented
• **Pros**: American school nearby, parks, safe
• **Cons**: More residential, need car/Bolt more
• **Walk Score**: Moderate

**5. Manorá** - Value Pick

• **Best For**: Budget-conscious expats
• **Rent**: $350-600/month
• **Vibe**: Mixed, developing
• **Pros**: Affordable, safe enough, upcoming area
• **Cons**: Fewer amenities, less English spoken
• **Walk Score**: Lower

- **Bañado Sur/Norte**: Flood zones, high crime

• **Centro at night**: Empty, can be unsafe
• **Chacarita**: High crime rates
• **Some parts of Lambaré**: Research specific areas

**Luxury Budget ($1,500+/month rent)**

• Villa Morra penthouses
• Las Lomas gated communities
• High-rise buildings with amenities

**Comfortable ($800-1,500/month)**

• Nice Villa Morra apartments
• Good Carmelitas locations
• Recoleta houses

**Budget-Friendly ($400-800/month)**

• Manorá
• Parts of Recoleta
• San Lorenzo (further out)
• Lambaré (select areas)

**If you value...**

• Safety above all → Villa Morra
• Nightlife and social → Carmelitas
• Family environment → Las Mercedes or Recoleta
• Budget savings → Manorá or San Lorenzo
• Authentic local feel → Sajonia (with caution)

- **InfoCasas.com.py**: Main listing site

• **Clasipar.com.py**: Classified ads
• **Facebook Groups**: "Asunción Apartments for Rent"
• **Real Estate Agents**: Often have exclusive listings
• **Walking Around**: Look for "Se Alquila" signs