What are the most spectacular roads in Paraguay?

Located in the heart of South America, Paraguay is divided into the Eastern Region and the Western Region. Being a mostly flat country, with no big mountains, it hosts some of the longest straight roads in the world, especially in the departments of Alto Paraguay and Boquerón, on the north-western area of the country.

The country is home to Trans-Chaco Highway, one of the most iconic roads in South America. Also referred to as Ruta Nacional 9, Ruta PY09, or Ruta Nacional Número 9 "Dr. Carlos Antonio López", it is one of South America's most renowned roads.
With an easy geography, the country has also parts of the world-famous Pan-American Highway, the longest road in the world. It’s a network of roads covering almost 30,000 kilometres (19,000 mi) from North America to South America. It’s said to be the longest road on Earth.

Trans-Chaco Highway

Trans-Chaco Highway is one of the most iconic roads of South America

Trans-Chaco Highway, also known as Ruta Nacional 9, Ruta PY09, or Ruta Nacional Número 9 "Dr. Carlos Antonio López," is a significant road in South America.

The longest straight roads of Paraguay

Where are the longest straight roads of Paraguay?

The departments of Alto Paraguay and Boquerón, on the north-western area of Paraguay, comprise some of the longest straight roads in the world.

Pirapo river bridge

Crossing the defiant Pirapo River Bridge

Pirapo Biver Bridge is a wooden bridge located in the Caazapá department of Paraguay. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Monday River bridge

Crossing the wooden Monday River Bridge

The Monday River Bridge is a wooden bridge located in Southern Paraguay. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.