Question 1

What is the "Unofficial City Tour Overcharging" scam in Asunción?

Accepted Answer

Street touts near the Plaza de los Héroes and the Palacio de los López approach tourists offering city tours, often representing themselves as licensed guides. Prices quoted upfront are doubled or tripled at the end of the tour, and touts may claim the original price was per hour rather than per tour. Some collect a fee and disappear before the tour begins. Book tours only through hotels or licensed agencies. Agree on the total price in writing before departing. Do not pay the full amount in advance to someone approached on the street.

Question 2

What is the "Unofficial City Guide Overcharge" scam in Asunción?

Accepted Answer

Self-appointed guides near the Palacio de Gobierno and the Panteon Nacional de los Heroes offer to walk tourists through Asuncion historic centre for a small agreed fee, then demand significantly more at the end of the tour. Some claim a mandatory government guide licence fee was not included in the original price. Agree on the exact final price in guarani before starting any informal tour and get it in writing or witnessed by your hotel. Reject any attempt to add fees at the end. The historic centre is walkable independently with a free map from your hotel.

Tour & Activity Scams in Asunción

Unofficial City Tour Overcharging

Unofficial City Guide Overcharge

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