People from every corner of the globe are drawn to Asunción, where Paraguay’s laid-back capital has quietly become a melting pot of cultures, ideas, and ambition. Each Tuesday evening from 18:00 to 21:00, digital nomads, expats, and friendly locals come together at the ever-popular English networking event organised by The Asunción Times. Held in a different charming bar or restaurant across the city every week, these gatherings offer the perfect blend of Paraguayan warmth and international energy. In this “People of Asunción” series, we introduce the inspiring individuals who make this scene so uniquely alive. In #5: Christian Díaz from Paraguay.
Meet Christian Díaz
Christian, or Chris, is a 48-year-old lawyer. He lived for eleven years in Europe: in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.
Where are you from, and how long have you been in Paraguay?
“I am from Asunción, Paraguay. I was born here, but I went to study in Europe for eleven years and came back in 1995. I have been here since then.”
What are you doing in Paraguay?
“I used to help people establish their residence here, but I left that behind. Now I am focused on opening enterprises with people from abroad, helping them buy land, houses, or apartments. I also handle all the due diligence to show them that Paraguay means business and that everything can be done in the right way.”
What is your favourite place in Asunción and why?
“My favourite place depends on the activity. For eating, I would say any Korean or other Oriental restaurant. For sports, any place where there is football. And weekends are family time: barbeque and spending time with them.”
What is your favourite place outside Asunción and why?
“Paraguarí, especially Cerro 3 Kandú. The view is perfect, filled with nature, and it is a nice hike going up. It is peaceful, a complete disconnection from everything related to Asunción. Having some quiet time is really, really good.”
What do you love most about Paraguay?
“First of all, people still have human connections. Social bonds and family values are very strong, which makes Paraguay unique in many ways compared with other countries or cultures. People will go out of their way to help you, even if you do not speak Spanish. That is something amazing nowadays.”
If you moved away tomorrow, what would you absolutely take with you from Paraguay?
“I would not move anyway. I have been away, I lived in Europe, but there is no chance of giving up this country. The future is too big and too bright. You simply have to work for it.”
As a Paraguayan yourself, how is it to talk to newcomers at The Asunción Times networking events?
“I think The Asunción Times is doing a great job bringing cultures and communities together. People from Asunción and Gran Asunción come, and connecting them with people from abroad who are looking for something different is great. It is unique, and they should keep doing this. It is one huge networking space, binding new cultures with our own here in Paraguay, establishing new friendships, and learning from each other. That is the richest part of it.”
Meet Chris
You may bump into him in person at one of The Asunción Times English networking events – every Tuesday from 18:00 to 21:00, popping up in a different lively bar or restaurant across Asunción. Check our What’s On Guide to find out exactly where the next one will take place.
Read previous episodes of People of Asunción:
People of Asunción #1, Simon Kerzel From Germany: ‘Paraguay Feels Like Genuine Freedom’.
People Of Asunción #2, Patricia Fretes From The US: “I Love The Unity Within People Here”.
People Of Asunción #3, James Meads From The UK: ‘I Love The Great Craft Beer Scene Here’.
People Of Asunción #4, Alexia Choi From South Korea: ‘Friends Made When I Arrived Are Still Friends Now’.
