FINANCES

The finances you will have to raise to come here will vary a bit depending on your length of stay.  For a rough idea, we asked a recent intern who came for a month to bring $500.  That covers all your expenses while in Pargauay (minus a trip to Iguazu Falls).

DO NOT bring traveler’s cheques or personal checks. IF coming from the US, you must bring cash in US dollars. We will change them to Guaranies/ Reals/ Pesos as needed at local change houses.  Most change houses will not touch 100 dollar bills whose serial  numbers begin with CB or D.  Better to bring crisp, new $50 bills with no markings, stamps, tears or defects.  They will be rejected outright and I will be stuck with useless money!

We will take this money off your hands on the first day of the trip so that you will only be left carrying your spending money.

We will keep your travel documents and personal money in a safe place if you so choose.

Don't forget to bring your own personal spending money for any souvenirs or extra food/ drinks outside of meal times together.

And remember, to include in your fundraising the cost of the airline ticket, vaccines expenses, passport and visa and priority mailing expenses, medical evacuation insurance coverage.