Paraguay - Transportation

In order to develop the economy, trade and tourism in Paraguay, the country's leadership pays close attention to the creation and introduction of high-speed and at the same time inexpensive modes of transport. Modern highways are being built, river and railway tracks are being improved. All this will improve transport links with neighboring Latin American countries ( Argentina , Brazil and Bolivia ) and increase passenger traffic to the country.

Consider the main modes of transport in Paraguay.

Motor transport

The system of motorways of Paraguay includes highways, highways and roads of local importance. At the same time, we note that as of the end of the 20th century, only about 10% of the roads with a hard surface were found. All the rest are dirt roads that can be moved only during the dry season.

As for the highways, through Paraguay territory passes part of the largest in Latin America Pan-American Highway (the length of this site in Paraguay is about 700 km). The capital of the country - the city ​​of Asuncion - connects with the territory of Bolivia Transchak Highway. In Paraguay, right-hand traffic, most of the roads have one lane in each direction.

Railways

This is a very popular form of transport in the country. This circumstance is due to the low cost of travel on trains in Paraguay everywhere, except for the section of the road connecting Asuncion and Aregua. Although it should be noted that the trains here are quite old and slow. If you need to reach a certain point quickly, it is better to use public transport or go by car. The construction of the railway in Paraguay was started in the middle of the XIX century by order of the President of the country Carlos Antonio Lopez.

The total length of the railway tracks in Paraguay tends to 1000 km, most of them have a track width of 1435 mm. Only 60 km of tracks are built with a track of 1000 mm. Paraguay has a rail link with Argentina (it also has a gauge of 1435 mm) and with Brazil (in Brazil the gauge is 1000 mm, and the Paraguayans are moving to this standard).

Water transport

The main waterways in Paraguay are the rivers Paraguay and Parana. It is for them that most of the cargo is transported to neighboring countries and within Paraguay. The busiest waterways pass up the Paraguay River. There ships are sent, delivering goods from the capital to other river ports. The main port of Paraguay is the city of Villette, which is located near Asuncion.

Public transport

This type of transport in Paraguay includes buses and taxis. The bus service in the country is well developed, especially for large cities, where routes are enough to get from one part of the city to another, as well as to the suburbs. The most important bus stations are located in the cities of Asuncion, Ciudad del Este and Encarnación . From the bus companies can be identified La Encarnacena and Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

However, it should be noted that buses in Paraguay - not the safest transport, so tourists often prefer to take a taxi. In order to avoid misunderstandings about the cost of a trip with a taxi driver, it is better to negotiate beforehand, even before boarding a car. Also, before using this type of transport, you can ask about its approximate cost in the representation of the travel agency or the hotel employees.

Airlines

In Paraguay, there are 15 airports with paved runways and appropriate equipment for receiving commercial flights. The largest airports in the country, serving the bulk of international and domestic airlines, are Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asunción and Guaraní International Airport in the suburbs of the second most important city in Paraguay, Ciudad del Este. Of the most popular airlines is TAM Airlines Paraguay (TAM Airlines Paraguay).