While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Paraguay is provided for general reference only and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance. Fair Only minimal standards must be met to obtain a Paraguayan driver's license, and driver education prior to licensing is not common. Drivers throughout Paraguay routinely ignore traffic regulations. Persons who drive in Paraguay should be prepared to drive defensively in both urban and rural areas.
Public transportation is readily available for urban and inter-city travel.
Buses vary in maintenance conditions and may not meet U.S. safety standards. Taxis are available and may be called using telephone numbers listed in the newspapers. Since a fatal accident in August 2000, the passenger train from Asuncion to Aregua ceased operations and no regular passenger train service exists. Bicycle travel may not be safe due to traffic and other road hazards. Most urban streets consist of cobblestones over dirt.