Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Paraguay
Public transit, airports, and getting around
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
3.5/10Basic bus networks serve Asunción's metropolitan area, where 34% of the population lives, but no metro, rapid transit, or integrated systems exist. Regional trains are limited; services face congestion and pollution pressures. Data-driven planning and electric bus corridors are under consideration, but coverage and frequency remain inadequate outside the capital.
Road Infrastructure
4.2/10Only outer edges have paved roads (9,300 miles total); inland networks are mostly unpaved with maintenance issues. Major upgrades underway: Bioceanic Corridor (338 miles in PY), Route 2 expansion (61 km), Avelino Martínez rehab (6 km), and CAF-financed integration corridors. Urban congestion and flooding persist, but projects add concrete pavements, drainage, and beltways.
Internet Speed
5.2/10Average fixed broadband speeds around 65 Mbps in 2026, with mobile at 45 Mbps; urban areas like Asunción see faster fiber deployment via Bioceanic fiber optic plans, but rural Chaco lags significantly. Investments in connectivity alongside road projects are closing the gap.
Avg: 65+ Mbps • Available in Asunción and major cities; expanding via Bioceanic Corridor, limited rural coverage
Airport Connectivity
5.8/10119 total airports including 13 major ones provide decent domestic coverage; Silvio Pettirossi (ASU) handles international flights to Americas and Europe, but no major global hub status. Cargo-focused nonstop US services; Ciudad del Este eyed for regional logistics hub. Infrastructure underdeveloped regionally.
Hubs: Silvio Pettirossi (ASU)
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- N/A (no metro)
- Bus Trip
- PYG 3,500-5,000 (~$0.50) single ride in Asunción
- Taxi
- PYG 10,000 (~$1.30) start + PYG 5,000/km (~$0.65/km)
- High-speed Train
- N/A (no high-speed rail)
Mobile Network
Reliable 4G in populated areas supports daily use; 5G growth tied to infrastructure projects improves speeds to 100+ Mbps in cities, but rural reliability challenged by terrain.
Driving License
Foreign licenses valid for 90 days with IDP; after 90 days or for residents, conversion to Paraguayan license required via exam/translation at road authority. Drives on right side.
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