The phenomenon of private clubs in Paraguay, which usually bring together a mix of social, sports and family clubs, in Paraguay attracts the attention of foreigners who settle in the country.

Although some of them are exclusive places for Paraguay's "upper class", the reality is that many members bought their access decades ago, with much lower prices, while there are some with more reasonable prices even today.

In this article we are going to tell you about some of these clubs as well as their prices, as they are known by researching on the Internet.

What you should know about Private Clubs in Paraguay

If we can tell you 3 points common to all these private clubs in Paraguay:

• You should know that access is restricted and to buy a membership title you will have to obtain a transfer or wait for the intended club to open the option to buy places.
• You will need to be introduced by 2 or 3 current members of the same club.
• Access is not cheap, and some private clubs in Paraguay involve a large outlay (even many thousands of dollars) when purchasing membership. Apart from a monthly fee that is usually quite affordable.

Take the indicated prices as merely indicative, since they are the published by a local press story in 2017, and surely there have been changes.

International Tennis Club (CIT)

• Entry fee: Gs 200.000.000 (27.000 USD)
• Monthly fee: Gs 360.000 (48 USD)

Founded in 1981, it is an emblem in tennis with 25 clay tennis courts and 2 international ITF tournaments. In addition to tennis, it has other sports facilities, football, gyms, saunas and restaurant services and even its own Burger King restaurant.

Ideal for tennis lovers who want to enjoy a family atmosphere.

Centennial Club

• Entry fee: Gs 450.000.000 (60.000 USD)
• Monthly fee: Gs 300.000 (40 USD)

Founded in 1937, it is an emblematic club in Asunción. The name "Club Centenario" was chosen in homage to the fourth centenary of Asunción's founding. The club's central objectives were to promote closer ties between families in Paraguayan society.

It has large rooms for events and meetings, sports facilities of all kinds and a large building that serves as vertical parking. Apart from its headquarters in Asunción, it has another one with a golf course in Surubi'i.

This club is considered by many to be one of the elites of Asunción in Paraguay.

Rakiura Resort

• Entry fee: Gs 45.000.000 (6.000 USD)
• Monthly fee: Gs 200.000 (27 USD)

Regarding the price, we have seen on the internet individuals who sell their property title for about USD 5.500

More than a club, it is a resort, as it combines a portion of residential real estate development with social, sports and leisure facilities.

It has a water park, restaurants and cafes, swimming pools and an infinite collection of sports options: golf, horse riding, tennis, paddle tennis, beach volleyball, multi-sport sports courts, archery and a fitness gym.

San Bernardino Yacht Club

• Entry fee: Gs 180.000.000 (24.000 USD)
• Monthly fee: Gs 180.000 (24 USD) – 2019 data

Founded in 1945, it is one of the most special Clubs in Paraguay because it is located in the city of San Bernardino, a town one hour from Asunción and which multiplies its population with the arrival of summer.

The Nautical Club is a meeting point for boat owners (San Bernardino has the spectacular Ypacarai Lake) but also for many other families who have a second residence in this town.