Security Guards in Asunción

See the Paraguay page for coverage across the country.

Retail and Business Districts in Asunción

The city’s main retail and business areas include:

• Shopping del Sol
• Paseo La Galería
• Shopping Mariscal
• Paseo Carmelitas
• Avenida Aviadores del Chaco
• Asunción Historic Center

Security Considerations in Asunción

The shopping centers of Villa Morra and Las Carmelitas operate with extended hours, large parking areas and crowds that grow in December with year-end shopping and the payment of the year-end bonus (aguinaldo). International brand boutiques need courteous officers who combine discreet deterrence with customer service. The intense summer heat calls for planned rotations, hydration and suitable uniforms at posts near entrances and parking areas.

Office towers on Aviadores del Chaco and Santa Teresa receive visits from regional executives, so access control and reception must be handled in an orderly way and with good presentation. Paraguay is officially bilingual: Spanish and Guaraní are part of everyday interaction, and Portuguese is useful with visitors from Brazil. Rush hour traffic on Mariscal López and Avenida España affects shift reliefs and travel between sites.

Summer storms can flood streets within minutes and affect entrances, parking areas and the arrival of relief staff, so the Post Orders should provide for these scenarios. In July, the Expo in Mariano Roque Alonso draws visitors from across the country to the metropolitan area, and brand launches and corporate events at the city’s hotels require coordinated guest lists and access control.

How Coverage Works in Asunción

McCray designs the program, writes the Post Orders, sets the standard for presentation and service, supervises performance and reports to the client.

The scope of service, licenses and insurance for each site are confirmed before a proposal is issued. Details on licensing are on the Paraguay page.

Services in Asunción

Common Questions

Can Officers Communicate in Guaraní and Portuguese?

In Asunción, Spanish and Guaraní are used daily in stores and offices. The language requirements for each post are defined in the Post Orders and taken into account when selecting officers. When a site receives visitors from Brazil or foreign executives, Portuguese or English can be included as a post requirement.

How Is Security Guard Coverage Priced?

Rates depend on the officer classification, hours, schedule and site requirements. McCray provides a written rate schedule after reviewing the needs of each site. Holiday, overnight and short-notice coverage is billed at a premium rate.