Clothing: Dress is similar to that worn in the US.

Customs: US citizens do not require a visa for a 30-day stay, but they must possess a valid passport. No inoculations are required for entry.

Health: Medical services in Asuncion generally are good, but no adequate health facilities are available in the interior.

Telecommunications: Long-distance telephone service is available almost worldwide. Telegraph service is not always reliable. Asuncion is 1 hour ahead of eastern standard time.

Transportation: Regular air service connects Asuncion to the US. In the capital, metered taxis are available at stands.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, Travel Notes, May 1990.