By Bus
Buses (colectivos) are the main form of transportation in Paraguay with quality ranging from large double-decker buses that feature bathrooms, A/C, and TVs, to local commuter buses with plastic bucket seats. City buses that have been pressed into regional services do not have bathrooms onboard but often make at least one pit stop en-route. Buses can be taken from the bus terminal or flagged down along the highway, though you are less likely to get a seat this way. Most towns have specific passenger pick up points, usually by the main plaza or entrance to the town. Stops are rarely marked so you will have to ask locals where la parada (the bus stop) is. Purchasing a ticket ahead of time from the bus agency will save you a lot of hassle and waiting. Large towns may have dedicated agency offices, while agents in smaller towns may sell tickets out of their homes. The more popular your destination, the better (more comfortable) bus options will be available. Double-decker (doble piso) buses are generally preferable as they are more comfortable and often faster. Directo (direct) buses are faster, and only stop to pick up passengers a few times at key points en-route (these are listed at the beginning of each chapter). Removido services make innumerable stops and should be avoided whenever possible. Always double check with the driver to make sure the bus will pass your destination, even if it is listed on the bus’ sign, as routes can sometimes change without any notice. Buses run less frequently on the weekends and are even rarer on holidays. In general, it is best not to count on the last regional or city bus of the day, especially on Sundays.
NASA and Nuestra Senora de Asuncion (NSA) are the bus lines with the most routes throughout Paraguay. Bring earplugs to block out loud movies and a long-sleeved garment or blanket, as the A/C can be pretty powerful on some buses. Make sure your travel plans include leeway in case buses run late or break down.
National Bus Companies Alborada: 021 551 612 Altos: 0512 230 097 Atyra: 0520 20005 Beato Roque Gonzalez:
021 558 795, 071 204 850 Cardozo Hermanos: 021 555 728 Ciudad de Pilar: 021 558 393 Cometa de Amambay:
0336 273 555, 0336 273 247 Crucero del Este: 021 555 082 Empresa Canindeyu: 021 555 991 Empresa del Sur: 0786 233 083 Empresa Paraguari: 051 432 479 Empresa Piribebuy: 0515 212 164
La Areguena: 0513 432 182 La Concepcionera:
0351 230 446, 0331 240 813
La Encarnacena: 021 551 745
La Guairena: 021 551 727
La Ovetense: 021 551 737
La Pilarense: 021 551 736
La Santaniana: 021 551 607
La Tobatena: 0516 262 660
La Yutena: 021 558 774
Loma Grandense: 0516 252 495
Mariscal Lopez: 021 551 612
Nasa-Golondrina: 021 551 731
Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion: 021 551 725
Pycasu: 021 551 735
Rysa: 021 551 602
Salto Cristal: 021 555 728
San Cosmena: 021 551 641
San Juan SRL: 021 555 728
Stel Turismo: 021 558 196
Tebicuary: 021 555 991
Tres Fronteras: 061 550 105
TTL Libertador: 0351 230 613, 0331 42320, 0331 43414 Turismo Garcia: 061 502460 Virgen Serrana: 0516 262 660 Yacyreta: 021 294 05,
021 551 725 Ybytyruzu:
021 558 393
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