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Town · Alto Paraná Department, Paraguay
VanSky index for Presidente Franco, Paraguay — 76 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.
Presidente Franco, Paraguay — VanSky 76 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #2 of 38 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
Cities with a close score — route alternatives
A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
How it's calculated:
Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day
Presidente Franco ranks 1 of 38 cities. Country average VanSky — 88.
Updated: 11.07.2026
Nafta Súper
$1.10 /l
PYG6,711.47 · €0.97/l
38 of 133
cheaper than 72% of countries
RON 97
$1.42 /l
PYG8,632.70 · €1.25/l
40 of 92
cheaper than 58% of countries
Gas oil
$1.39 /l
PYG8,461.45 · €1.22/l
61 of 134
cheaper than 55% of countries
Gas oil premium
$1.69 /l
PYG10,309.88 · €1.49/l
17 of 41
cheaper than 61% of countries
GLP
$0.81 /l
PYG4,899.79 · €0.71/l
20 of 51
cheaper than 63% of countries
Kia unveiled the PV5 electric van, which can be converted into a camper in five minutes without tools using a modular kit from VanLab. The kit includes a bed, kitchen, and storage, uses V2L technology, and costs around $2,000.
An event for motorhome and travel trailer owners is scheduled from April 2 to 5 in Puerto Aragón. It is organized by APUBE with the invitation of the Barrancas Commune. The general admission fee is $30,000 per team for the four-day event.
Incidents
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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.
Two stories in the vanlife world: former journalist Ramón Duarte started building RVs in Paraguay, while a US owner converted a Lamborghini Urus into a camper for a round-the-world trip.
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.
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