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Getting Around by Air
Air service is run by LATN (Líneas Aéreas de Transporte Nacional) and TAM Mercosur (website: www.tam.com.py). The most popular visitors’ flight is to the Iguazú Falls from Asunción. Air-taxis are popular with those wishing to discover the Paraguayan Chaco. Travel agencies offer daily city tours, but services suffer from frequent disruption by weather conditions.
Getting Around by Water
There are no regular passenger services on the river.
Getting Around by Rail
There are no rail services.
Getting Around by Road
Traffic drives on the right. Roads serving the main centres are in good condition and there is an ongoing programme to upgrade the major routes. Potholes are a hazard, especially in Asunción. Unsurfaced roads may be impassable in bad weather, especially between November and April. Approximately 10% of roads are surfaced. A highway links Asunción with Iguazú Falls, a drive of up to six hours. There are regular police checks. It is advisable to lock doors. Travelling or driving at night are not advisable.
Bus: Often the best and cheapest method of transport within Paraguay. For longer distances, advance booking may be necessary. There are express links to major centres.
Taxis: These are readily available and may be called by using telephone numbers listed in the local newspapers.
Car hire: Cars can be hired at the airport or through local tourist agencies.
Documentation: National driving licence or International Driving Permit are both accepted.
Bus: Often the best and cheapest method of transport within Paraguay. For longer distances, advance booking may be necessary. There are express links to major centres.
Taxis: These are readily available and may be called by using telephone numbers listed in the local newspapers.
Car hire: Cars can be hired at the airport or through local tourist agencies.
Documentation: National driving licence or International Driving Permit are both accepted.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Bus and minibus services are provided by private companies in Asunción, with two-zone fares collected by conductors. The government-operated tramway runs on two routes.
Journey Times
The following chart gives approximate journey times (in hours and minutes) from Asunción to other major cities in Paraguay.
| Air | Road | Rail | River | |
| Pedro Juan Caballero | 1.15 | 11.00 | - | 13.00 |
| Concepción | 1.00 | 12.00 | - | 14.00 |
| Ciudad del Este | 1.05 | 5.00 | - | - |
| Encarnación | 1.10 | 5.00 | 14.00 | 9.00 |
