Explore South America in a 4x4 Camper

Paraguay is a great starting point for your South American adventure. You’ll find a wide choice of affordable 4x4s, SUVs and campers, straightforward purchasing procedures and relatively fast ownership transfers. Its central location makes it easy to head towards the Andes, Patagonia, Brazil or beyond. And with SudameriCampers, you’ll have experienced local support from day one.

Yes! Foreign visitors can buy and register a vehicle in Paraguay. You’ll generally need your passport and proof of your non-taxpayer status, which can be obtained locally. We help you navigate the paperwork, organize the purchase and arrange the ownership transfer – so you can focus on planning your adventure.

Those that have travelled with 2wd vehicles will say it isn’t necessary, those who have travelled with 4wd vehicles will  highly recommend it. There are reasonable arguments for 4wd and 2wd vehicles, I have personally travelled with both on several occasions and would recommend people to select a 4×4/4wd vehicle if possible.

For most roads in South America 4×4 isn’t necessary and it is a fact that  2wd vehicles are lighter, more fuel efficient, simpler and require smaller less expensive tires.

You won’t NEED 4X4 if you plan to travel  mostly on paved roads or nice dirt roads, unless it rains. It is truly surprising how fast things can escalate for the worse in a  nice dirt road or trail after even modest rain.

More importantly, although rarely mentioned, it should be emphasized that 4wd is a safety feature.

4wd isn’t useful only on extremely rough terrain, even on dry asphalt or dirt road, a 4wd and 4×4 vehicle respectively offer better grip, traction and maneuverability than a 2wd vehicle, making a 4wd much safer. 

On 4×4 vehicles (with hi/lo transfer case) you engage 4×4 high as soon as you leave the asphalt (that’s its purpose), the difference in grip and responses to steering inputs is very noticeable, highly diminishing the risks of accidents. The same applies to permanent 4wd vehicles both on and off  road.

4wd vehicles also have  higher ground clearance (invaluable on South American roads) and their suspension and steering components are more robust and durable than on 2wd vehicles.

Weather complications and safety aside, 4×4 offers flexibility and freedom.

When out in the open, the difference between an OK, a good and a great camping spot is 4wd. You can get  far away from the road, where you won’t be seen, and have a quieter safer night.

There are also  many amazing places in South America  reachable only with 4×4 vehicles but aren’t popular with travelers, making them in my view very appealing.

Few things are more rewarding and satisfying than reaching and spending time in places where not many  people have been.

If used as intended and where intended, 4×4 will provide you with a totally different travel experience.

Proof you are a non tax paying foreigner (takes about 30 minutes at the tax office) and your passpor.

No taxes are paid by foreigners when purchasing a vehicle.

With our services the title transfer could  take only 7 days (with the Fast Title transfer option), while a normal title transfer usually takes approximately a month, these are the steps:

1  You select the vehicle you wish to purchase

2  Sign a Purchase Contract (₲250,000 / ≈ €38) and pay the seller at a Public Notary’s office. You also pay the Notary 50% of the title transfer fee at this moment to initiate the transfer process.

Newly imported vehicles cost more, because extra paperwork is needed and license plates must be issued for the first time. Contact us for a quote.

The cost of the title transfer varies according to the price, type, and model of the vehicle (hence the lowest possible value is declared), but it normally costs around between ₲2,500,000 and ₲3,000,000 (≈ €375–450), depending on the value of the vehicle.

3 Obtain the non tax payer waiver at the tax office (no cost)

4  Go to any Municipality in or around Asuncion with the vehicle to obtain the Habilitacion or Registration (around ₲350,000 (≈ €53) on average, depending on the value of the vehicle)

5  Finally the vehicle must be taken to a Verification Plant where it is inspected. They provide you with a verification report which is taken to the Notary .

6  Collect the title and Cedula Verde from the Notary’s office once it is ready and pay the rest of the title transfer fee.

With our All Inclusive Package we do all the documentation for you.

Yes! Paraguayan-registered vehicles can travel across South American borders, provided you have the required documentation. This generally includes your vehicle registration, appropriate insurance and, if you’re not the registered owner, an authorized driving permit. Requirements and temporary import limits vary by country, so check the rules before crossing.