55Doable with Planning
New York City
United States
Americas
NYC is challenging — street level is fine, but the subway will break you.
Best stroller: Compact
Paraguay
Asunción
54/100Doable with Planning🌱 Limited data
Asunción sits on hills above the Paraguay River with mixed infrastructure — Paraguayan warmth toward families is extraordinary.
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Bring both
This city needs different solutions for different areas.
Key Factors
- •Mixed terrain requires flexibility
- •Traditional markets
Watch Out For
⚠️Use carrier in steep/narrow areas
Carrier Recommended
🎒Traditional markets - extremely crowded, narrow vendor passages
📋 The Bottom Line
Asunción offers authentic South American charm on hills overlooking the Paraguay River. The city has varied terrain from riverside flats to residential hills, with infrastructure quality varying significantly between areas. However, Paraguayan culture is incredibly family-focused — children are treasured, and you'll experience some of South America's warmest hospitality. The Spanish and Guaraní cultural blend creates unique traditions centered around family. The riverside areas and modern shopping centers provide the best accessibility.
Quick Facts
Overall Score54/100
Best StrollerRugged
Biggest ChallengeTraditional markets
Data Quality🌱 Limited data
Gear Recommendations
- 🎒Rugged stroller for mixed urban terrain
- 🎒Good suspension for varied road surfaces
- 🎒Sun shade for subtropical heat
- 🎒Rain cover for summer storms
Score Breakdown
Terrain20%
5/10Slopes20%
6/10Transit12%
4/10Elevators12%
4/10Facilities12%
5/10Crowding12%
6/10Friendliness12%
9/10Neighborhood Guide
🟢 Where It's Easy ✓
- •Costanera riverside - flat waterfront, restaurants, family-friendly
- •Modern shopping centers - accessible, air-conditioned, family facilities
- •Villa Morra area - modern suburb, better sidewalks
- •Government district - wider streets, more accessible
- •Hotel zones - international standards where available
🟡 Where You'll Struggle ⚠
- •Traditional markets - overwhelming crowds, impossible with stroller
- •Many residential hills - challenging terrain
- •Some downtown areas - mixed infrastructure quality
- •Limited public transportation accessibility
🎒 When to Bring the Carrier 👶
- •Traditional markets - extremely crowded, narrow vendor passages
- •Some steep residential hillsides
- •Historic downtown narrow streets
- •Riverside port areas during busy times
Parent Wisdom
❌ What Parents Wish They'd Known
- ✕Traditional markets with any stroller (impossible navigation)
- ✕Not experiencing Paraguayan family culture (incredibly welcoming)
- ✕Missing the riverside areas (they're the most accessible)
- ✕Underestimating subtropical heat and humidity
- ✕Not trying traditional Paraguayan family restaurants
⭐ Parent-Recommended Spots
- ★Costanera riverside walk - flat, peaceful, Paraguay River views
- ★Modern shopping centers - air-conditioned, family dining
- ★Traditional Paraguayan restaurants - incredible Guaraní-Spanish hospitality
- ★Casa de la Independencia - historic, accessible areas
- ★Parque Caballero - green space, playground, family-friendly
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