Paraguay

Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ (2/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Best For: Markets, corn-based dishes, home-style food
Challenging Because: Cheese-heavy cuisine and meat broths

🥗 What to Eat

• Chipa (cheese bread — vegetarian, not vegan)
• Mbejú (cassava pancake — ask about cheese)
• Boiled cassava (mandioca)
• Rice, beans, and simple vegetable sides
• Fresh fruit and market produce

🚫 Watch Out For

• Sopa paraguaya (cornbread with lots of cheese)
• Animal fat used in cooking
• Meat stock in soups and stews
• Cheese added automatically

🗣️ Survival Phrases (Spanish / Guaraní)

• I am vegetarian: Soy vegetariana/o
  (soy veh-heh-tah-ree-AH-na)
• I am vegan: Soy vegana/o
  (soy veh-GAH-na)
• No meat: Sin carne
  (seen KAR-neh)
• No cheese or dairy: Sin queso ni lácteos
  (seen KAY-so nee LAHK-teh-os)

🧭 Veggie Trip Tip

Vegetarian eating is possible but limited — vegans should plan carefully, rely on markets, and confirm ingredients clearly.