To buy a coffee truck in Paraguay, start by deciding between a locally converted van (Toyota HiAce/Hyundai H1) or an imported chassis, then demand a build sheet covering 220V/50Hz electrical, a 5–7 kW inverter generator, 100–200 L water with filtration, three sinks including handwash, stainless surfaces, ventilation, and Class ABC/K extinguishers. Expect USD 12,000–35,000 for used conversions and USD 25,000–60,000 for new turnkey builds; espresso machine (2–3 kW) adds USD 3,000–8,000. Secure your RUC with the SET and choose Simple/Resimple regime, obtain municipal patente comercial and habilitación municipal, and request Habilitación Sanitaria from MSPBS/INAN; ensure staff hold carnet sanitario. Insurance: third‑party liability plus product liability. Source beans from reputable roasters in Asunción or Alto Paraná and lock pricing for 90 days. Site strategy: morning routes near offices and universities in Asunción, weekend events in Encarnación/Ciudad del Este, and private lots with written agreements and waste‑disposal proof. Payments: Bancard POS and QR Py. Unit economics: target 100 cups/day at Gs. 15,000 average = Gs. 1.5M/day; 26 days ≈ Gs. 39M/month; COGS 30–35%, fuel/consumables 5–8%, leaving 20–25% net if rent is event‑based. Vet fabricators by inspecting welds, wiring gauge, and drainage before paying the balance. Test workflow with a soft opening week.
