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Getting around in Paraguay

Air: 

Air service is run by LATN (Líneas Aéreas de Transporte Nacional) and TAM Mercosur (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.

Side of road: 
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Road quality: 

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.

Car hire: 

Cars can be hired at the airport or through local tourist agencies.

Taxi: 

These are readily available and may be called by using telephone numbers listed in the local newspapers.

Coach: 

Breakdown service: 

Touring and Automobile Club provides some assistance to its members. Its Asuncion offices are at 25 de Mayo and Brazil, First Floor (210-550, www.tacpy.com.py).

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.

Rail: 

There are no rail services.

By water: 

There are no regular passenger services on the river.

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