Foreign Entrepreneur Invests in Paraguay with Mobile Camper Project

In Paraguay, interest in motorhomes is growing as an alternative to traditional tourism. In 2014, 21 motorhomes were imported for $139,000; in 2015, 15 units for over $130,000. Local manufacturers are considering assembly, and in the interior, wooden motorhomes are already used for mobile technical assistance.

Toyota introduced the PROACE MAX Tanuki, a camper van aimed at long-term travel. Available in two configurations (Tanuki 599 and 636) over 6 meters long. It features a 2.2L diesel engine (140 or 180 hp), full off-grid living equipment: kitchen, toilet, shower, 90L fridge, solar panels, and a 135 Ah lithium battery. Orders are open in Europe; official price not yet announced.

Kia unveiled the electric van PV5 with a modular camper kit from VanLab that transforms the vehicle in five minutes without tools. The kit, costing around $2,000, includes a bed and kitchen.

A Brazilian retiree has been living in a converted vehicle and traveling across South America since 2013. In Paraguay, former journalist Ramón Duarte founded a company producing motorhomes and caravans.

A motorhome caught fire on February 3, 2026, at the intersection of Route 228 and Monteagudo Avenue. An attendant from the Axion service station was first on the scene with a fire extinguisher, followed by volunteer firefighters who performed cooling operations. The incident resulted in no injuries, with damage limited to the vehicle's electrical system and the driver and passenger seats.

Argentine choreographer Flavio Mendoza has showcased his motorhome, which serves as a mobile home for him and his son during circus tours. The vehicle features a two-level layout, a modern kitchen with high-end appliances, a fireplace, and a bedroom on the upper level. It is parked next to the circus tent to accommodate his work schedule.