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= Paraguay Toll Roads 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Manual toll collection + Electronic payment options<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Cash toll collection with electronic debit/credit card POS, QR payments (100% of 16 MOPC state plazas), and Telepeaje RFID (Tape Porã)<br>
'''Operator:''' Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Routes PY01, PY02, PY03, PY05, PY06, PY07, PY08, PY09, PY10, and Luque-San Bernardino (Ecovía)<br>
'''Currency:''' Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG)<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG / ₲)<br>
'''Coverage:''' Major highways and routes<br>
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Manual toll booths, POS card terminals, QR code digital payments, Telepeaje RFID (Tape Porã)<br>
'''Technology:''' Traditional booths with digital payment integration
<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> MOPC (16 government plazas), Rutas del Este S.A., Tape Porã S.A.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, you must pay peajes (tolls) when using Paraguay's major highway routes. The country operates toll collection points on its primary routes connecting Asunción to Ciudad del Este, Encarnación, and other regional destinations. There is no option to skip tolls on the concession routes without taking alternative local roads.</p>


== Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Paraguay? 2025 Update ==
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Paraguay's peaje system is mandatory on Routes PY01, PY02, PY03, PY05, PY06, PY07, PY08, PY09, PY10, and the Ecovía (Luque-San Bernardino).</p>


Yes, Paraguay operates several toll roads (peajes) on major highways connecting cities and border crossings. The toll system helps finance road maintenance and infrastructure improvements across the country.
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2026 Update:</strong> Current rates reflect MOPC updates under Resolutions N.° 1226/2023, N.° 2219/2023, and N.° 2519/2024. Tape Porã S.A. (PY02 operator) updated Category 1 rates to ₲19,000 at Juan Manuel Frutos (Pastoreo) and Minga Guazú. Rutas del Este charges ₲15,000 for Category 1 at Ypacaraí and Nueva Londres. MOPC covers 100% of its 16 government plazas with POS card and QR code electronic payments.</p>


'''Toll Roads Include:'''
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Paraguay toll roads, use the TollGuru Paraguay toll calculator:</p>
* '''Route 1 (PY01):''' Connects Asunción to various destinations
* '''Route 2 (PY02):''' Ciudad del Este to Asunción corridor
* '''Route 3 (PY03):''' Northern connections via Emboscada
* '''Route 5, 8, 9:''' Regional highway connections
* '''Interbalnearia Highway:''' Tourist route connections
* '''Ecovía:''' Luque to San Bernardino


'''Payment Required For:'''
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* All motor vehicles using designated toll roads
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* Different rates based on vehicle type and axle count
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* Both domestic and international travelers
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== Paraguay Toll Costs: Current Rates ==
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Paraguay updated toll rates effective January 2025, with rates varying by route and vehicle category.
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Paraguay uses a vehicle category system (Categorías 1-8) with rates varying by operator and route. The concession-operated plazas (Rutas del Este and Tape Porã) have different rate schedules than MOPC-operated government plazas.</p>


=== Current Toll Rates (2025) ===
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Rutas del Este (PY02, Ypacaraí / Nueva Londres)</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Tape Porã (PY02, J. M. Frutos / Minga Guazú)</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Category 1</td>
<th>Cars</th>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Light vehicles: cars, jeeps, pickups, vans</td>
<th>Light Trucks</th>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₲15,000</td>
<th>Heavy Vehicles</th>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₲19,000</td>
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<td>Route PY02 (Pastoreo)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Category 2</td>
<td>₲18,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">2-axle trucks and buses / trailers</td>
<td>₲25,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₲26,000</td>
<td>₲35,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₲32,000</td>
<td>Updated Jan 2025</td>
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<td>Route PY02 (Minga Guazú)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Category 3</td>
<td>₲18,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Light vehicles with trailer / tractor + bus</td>
<td>₲25,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₲26,000</td>
<td>₲35,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₲32,000</td>
<td>Updated Jan 2025</td>
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<td>Ecovía (Luque-San Bernardino)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Category 4</td>
<td>₲15,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">3-axle trucks and buses</td>
<td>₲20,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₲44,000</td>
<td>₲30,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₲56,000</td>
<td>Updated Jan 2025</td>
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<td>Route PY01 (Itá)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Category 5</td>
<td>₲12,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">4-axle trucks and buses</td>
<td>₲18,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₲54,000</td>
<td>₲25,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₲68,000</td>
<td>2025 rates</td>
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<td>Route PY03 (Emboscada)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Category 6/7</td>
<td>₲10,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">5-axle trucks / heavy vehicles (6+ axles)</td>
<td>₲15,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₲58,000</td>
<td>₲22,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">₲74,000</td>
<td>2025 rates</td>
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<td>Ponte Remanso (Paraguay River)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Category 8</td>
<td>₲8,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Motorcycles, mopeds, motorized bicycles</td>
<td>₲12,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Concession tariff applies</td>
<td>₲18,000</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₲8,000</td>
<td>Bridge crossing</td>
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'''Note:''' Rates are in Paraguayan Guaraníes (₲). Approximate USD equivalent: ₲7,300 = $1 USD (exchange rates fluctuate).
<p style="font-size: 14px; color: #6c757d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0;"><em>MOPC-operated government plazas use a separate state schedule (₲10,000 Category 1 at standard state plazas; ₲15,000 Category 1 at Ecovía). Motorcycles are exempt at MOPC state plazas.</em></p>


=== Vehicle Classification ===
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* '''Cars:''' Passenger vehicles, motorcycles, small vans
* '''Light Trucks:''' Commercial vehicles up to 2 axles
* '''Heavy Vehicles:''' Trucks with 3+ axles, buses, large commercial vehicles


== How to Pay Paraguay Tolls ==
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">PY01</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Asunción - Encarnación (382 km)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Itá (Central, km 37), Caapucú (Paraguarí, km 157), Portal de Itapúa (Itapúa, km 281)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">MOPC</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">PY02</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Asunción - Ciudad del Este (343 km)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Ypacaraí (km 42.5), Nueva Londres (km 122), Juan Manuel Frutos (Pastoreo, km 205.7), Minga Guazú (km 305.7)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Rutas del Este S.A. (Ypacaraí, Nueva Londres) / Tape Porã S.A. (J. M. Frutos, Minga Guazú) — Private Concessions</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">PY03</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Asunción - Salto del Guairá</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Emboscada (Cordillera), 25 de Diciembre, Guajaiví (San Pedro)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">MOPC</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Ecovía</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Luque - San Bernardino</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Ecovía toll point (₲15,000 Cat 1)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">MOPC</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">PY09</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Asunción - Pozo Colorado / Chaco</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Remanso, Héroes del Chaco, Pozo Colorado, Cruce Toledo</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">MOPC</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">PY05, PY06, PY07, PY08, PY10</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Regional Corridors</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Horqueta (PY05), Trinidad &amp; Iruña (PY06), Mayor Otaño (PY07), Tacuara &amp; Río Verde (PY08)</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">MOPC</td>
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Paraguay has modernized its toll payment system with multiple options introduced in 2023-2025.
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=== Payment Methods Available ===
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following toll payment methods in Paraguay:</p>


'''Traditional Methods:'''
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* '''Cash:''' Paraguayan Guaraníes accepted at all toll plazas
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* '''Credit Cards:''' Visa, Mastercard accepted at major toll plazas
<li>Paraguayan Guaraní (₲) accepted at all toll plazas</li>
* '''Debit Cards:''' Paraguayan bank cards accepted
<li>Always carry small denomination guaraní notes for exact change</li>
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'''Digital Payment Options (New 2025):'''
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2. Credit/Debit Cards (POS) and QR Codes:</strong></p>
* '''QR Codes:''' Mobile payment via QR scanning
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* '''Digital Wallets:''' Electronic payment systems
<li>POS card terminals and QR code digital payments (via Bancard/Infonet) officially cover 100% of MOPC's 16 government toll plazas (Itá, Caapucú, Portal de Itapúa, Emboscada, 25 de Diciembre, Río Verde, Remanso, Héroes del Chaco, Pozo Colorado, Cruce Toledo, Tacuara, Guajaiví, Horqueta, Trinidad, Iruña, Mayor Otaño, Ecovía)</li>
* '''Telepeaje:''' Electronic toll collection devices
<li>Accepted at concession-operated plazas (Rutas del Este, Tape Porã)</li>
<li>Provides a fast, contactless option at enabled booths</li>
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=== Toll Plaza Locations with Digital Payments ===
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">3. Telepeaje (Electronic RFID):</strong></p>
* '''Ponte Remanso''' (Paraguay River crossing)
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* '''Emboscada''' (Route PY03)
<li>Tape Porã Tag: RFID transponder for PY02 concession plazas (Juan Manuel Frutos and Minga Guazú)</li>
* '''Itá''' (Route PY01)
<li>Dedicated electronic lanes allow faster passage without stopping for cash payment</li>
* '''Ecovía''' (Luque-San Bernardino route)
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'''Coming Soon:''' Digital payment expansion to Route PY02 toll plazas (Pastoreo and Minga Guazú)
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Rate Adjustments (July 2025, in effect through 2026):</strong></p>
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<li>Tape Porã S.A. raised PY02 Category 1 rate from ₲18,000 to ₲19,000 at Juan Manuel Frutos and Minga Guazú as of July 6, 2025, under MOPC Resolution N.° 2519/2024</li>
<li>Rutas del Este updated rates at Ypacaraí and Nueva Londres (₲15,000 Cat 1) under MOPC Resolutions N.° 1226/2023 and N.° 2219/2023</li>
<li>MOPC state plazas on PY01 (Itá, Caapucú, Portal de Itapúa) charge ₲10,000 for Category 1</li>
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* '''January 2025:''' Updated toll rates on Route PY02 (₲18,000 for cars)
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* '''January 2025:''' New Ecovía toll rates implemented
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* '''December 2023:''' Digital payment methods introduced at 4 major toll plazas
<li>PY02 duplication completed: 149 km duplicated highway from Ypacaraí to Caaguazú</li>
* '''Enhanced infrastructure:''' Improved toll plaza facilities and signage
<li>Digital payments (POS for credit/debit cards and QR codes) operating across 100% of MOPC's 16 government plazas</li>
* '''Payment modernization:''' Integration of electronic payment systems
<li>Semana Santa 2026: MOPC suspended tolls at its 16 government-operated plazas on Wednesday, April 1 (12:00 to 23:59) and Easter Sunday, April 5 (00:00 to 23:59) under Presidential Decree N.° 5710; concession plazas maintained normal rates</li>
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== Planning Your Paraguay Journey ==
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=== Cost Considerations ===
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* '''Domestic travel:''' Budget ₲15,000-50,000 for multiple toll crossings
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* '''International routes:''' Higher costs for border-crossing highways
<li>Asunción to Ciudad del Este (PY02 full): ₲68,000 across 4 concession plazas (₲15,000 Ypacaraí + ₲15,000 Nueva Londres + ₲19,000 Juan Manuel Frutos + ₲19,000 Minga Guazú)</li>
* '''Currency:''' Ensure adequate Paraguayan Guaraníes for toll payments
<li>Asunción to Encarnación (PY01): ₲30,000 across 3 MOPC plazas (₲10,000 Itá + ₲10,000 Caapucú + ₲10,000 Portal de Itapúa)</li>
* '''Exchange rates:''' Approximately ₲7,300 = $1 USD (varies)
<li>Luque to San Bernardino (Ecovía): ₲15,000 (single MOPC plaza)</li>
<li>Asunción to Salto del Guairá (PY03): Multiple MOPC plazas at government rates (₲10,000 each for Category 1)</li>
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=== Travel Tips ===
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Practical Tips:</strong></p>
* '''Cash preparation:''' Carry sufficient Guaraníes for toll payments
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* '''Route planning:''' Major highways have toll points at strategic locations
<li>Carry Guaraní cash or an active debit/credit card / QR payment app — POS terminals are active at 100% of MOPC's 16 government plazas and concession plazas</li>
* '''Digital payments:''' Available at select modern toll plazas
<li>MOPC government plazas are periodically free on certain national holidays by presidential decree</li>
* '''Border crossings:''' Expect toll charges on routes to Argentina and Brazil
<li>Concession plazas (Rutas del Este, Tape Porã) maintain normal rates on holidays unless specifically ordered otherwise</li>
* '''Peak hours:''' No time-based pricing variations
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== Paraguay vs. Neighboring Countries ==
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Typical Car Rate</th>
<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Coverage</th>
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<th>Country</th>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Paraguay</td>
<th>System Type</th>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Cash + POS Cards/QR + Telepeaje RFID</td>
<th>Coverage</th>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₲10,000-19,000/plaza (~USD 1.30-2.50)</td>
<th>Payment Methods</th>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">PY01, PY02, PY03, PY05-PY10, Ecovía</td>
<th>Typical Cost</th>
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<td>Paraguay</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/argentina-toll Argentina]</td>
<td>Manual toll plazas</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">TelePASE + Mercado Pago + Cash</td>
<td>Major highways</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">ARS 3,000-5,000 per 100 km</td>
<td>Cash, cards, digital</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">5,200+ km national highways</td>
<td>₲8,000-18,000 per plaza</td>
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<td>Brazil</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/brazil-toll-highways-concessionaries-price Brazil]</td>
<td>Electronic + manual</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Sem Parar / ConectCar RFID + Cash</td>
<td>Extensive highway network</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">BRL 4-12/plaza</td>
<td>Cash, SemParar, cards</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Extensive federal + state network</td>
<td>R$2-15 per section</td>
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<td>Argentina</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/bolivia-toll Bolivia]</td>
<td>Electronic + manual</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Cash only (manual booths)</td>
<td>Major autopistas</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">BOB 5-15/plaza</td>
<td>Cash, Telepass, cards</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Major national routes</td>
<td>ARS$200-800 per section</td>
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<td>Bolivia</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/uruguay-toll Uruguay]</td>
<td>Manual toll plazas</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Cash + VIA TAG electronic</td>
<td>Limited highway network</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">UYU 80-200/plaza</td>
<td>Primarily cash</td>
<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">National highway network</td>
<td>Bs 5-15 per plaza</td>
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== Major Toll Routes ==
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=== Route PY02 (Ciudad del Este - Asunción) ===
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I avoid Paraguay tolls completely?</h3>
* '''Distance:''' ~320 km corridor
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, but toll-free alternative local routes add significant travel time. For safety and efficiency, toll highways are strongly recommended for all intercity travel.</p>
* '''Toll plazas:''' Pastoreo (Km 205) and Minga Guazú (Km 305)
* '''Purpose:''' Connects major commercial hub with capital
* '''Traffic:''' High volume commercial and tourist route


=== Route PY01 (Asunción Region) ===
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do motorcycles pay the same tolls as cars?</h3>
* '''Key plaza:''' Itá toll station
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Motorcycles are exempt from tolls at MOPC government-operated plazas. Tape Porã and Rutas del Este concession plazas apply their own category rules.</p>
* '''Coverage:''' Southern connections from capital
* '''Significance:''' Important for regional travel


=== Ecovía (Luque - San Bernardino) ===
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What currency is accepted at Paraguay toll plazas?</h3>
* '''Route type:''' Tourist and commuter highway
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Paraguayan Guaraní (₲) is accepted at all toll plazas. Electronic card payments (POS for credit and debit cards) and QR code digital payments cover 100% of MOPC's 16 government plazas and concession plazas (Rutas del Este and Tape Porã).</p>
* '''Distance:''' Approximately 50 km
* '''Purpose:''' Connects Asunción area to lake region


== Frequently Asked Questions ==
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are there free toll days in Paraguay?</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, the MOPC periodically suspends toll collection at its 16 government-operated plazas on specific national holidays by presidential decree (e.g. Presidential Decree N.° 5710 for Semana Santa 2026). This does not apply to concession-operated plazas (Rutas del Este and Tape Porã), which continue to charge normal rates unless a specific government order applies to them.</p>


=== Can I pay tolls with US dollars? ===
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What is the difference between MOPC and concession toll plazas?</h3>
No, Paraguay toll plazas primarily accept Paraguayan Guaraníes. Some major plazas accept credit cards, but cash payments must be in local currency.
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">MOPC-operated plazas are government-run with standard state rates (e.g. ₲10,000 Category 1) and accept cash, POS cards, and QR codes. Concession plazas (Rutas del Este at Ypacaraí/Nueva Londres and Tape Porã at Juan Manuel Frutos/Minga Guazú) charge concession-specific rates and offer electronic payment, Telepeaje RFID lanes (Tape Porã), and QR code payments. Concession rates are adjusted on contractual schedules.</p>


=== Are there electronic toll collection systems like EZ-Pass? ===
<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't pay a Paraguay toll?</h3>
Paraguay is introducing electronic payment options including QR codes and digital wallets, but does not yet have a comprehensive electronic toll collection system like neighboring countries.
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Paraguay's toll system uses manual barrier booths where payment is required before proceeding. There is no automated license plate billing. Attempting to pass without paying will be stopped by barrier gates and toll attendants.</p>


=== Do I need exact change for cash payments? ===
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Toll plaza operators can provide change, but having approximate amounts in Guaraníes helps speed up the process, especially during busy periods.


=== Are there toll-free alternative routes? ===
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll Operators:</strong></p>
Some local and secondary roads provide toll-free alternatives, but these routes are typically longer and may have lower road quality compared to toll highways.
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<li>MOPC (Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Comunicaciones): [https://mopc.gov.py/peajes/ mopc.gov.py/peajes] - Government toll rates and locations</li>
<li>Tape Porã S.A.: [https://www.tapepora.com.py tapepora.com.py] - PY02 concession operator (Juan Manuel Frutos and Minga Guazú plazas)</li>
<li>Rutas del Este S.A.: [https://rutasdeleste.com.py rutasdeleste.com.py] - PY02 concession operator (Ypacaraí and Nueva Londres plazas)</li>
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=== What happens if I don't have enough money to pay? ===
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Regional Toll Information:</strong></p>
Toll plaza operators may accept payment in installments or provide guidance on nearby currency exchange options. It's recommended to prepare adequate funds before travel.
<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
<li>[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/argentina-toll Argentina Toll Roads] - TelePASE electronic system, 5,200+ km national highway network</li>
<li>[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/brazil-toll-highways-concessionaries-price Brazil Toll Roads] - Sem Parar and ConectCar RFID, extensive concession network</li>
<li>[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/bolivia-toll Bolivia Toll Roads] - Cash-only system on national routes</li>
<li>[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/uruguay-toll Uruguay Toll Roads] - VIA TAG electronic system, national highway coverage</li>
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=== Are tolls the same for motorcycles and cars? ===
<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for all vehicle types across Paraguay's toll roads, use the TollGuru Paraguay toll calculator:</p>
Generally yes, motorcycles and cars pay similar rates in the passenger vehicle category, though specific rates may vary by toll plaza.


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== Infrastructure & Development ==
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=== Current Network ===
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* '''Infrastructure improvement:''' Ongoing highway quality enhancements
* '''Regional integration:''' Coordination with Mercosur transportation initiatives
 
== Common Mistakes to Avoid ==
 
* '''Insufficient cash''' - Ensure adequate Guaraníes before traveling toll roads
* '''Wrong currency''' - US dollars not accepted at most toll plazas
* '''Route planning''' - Factor toll costs into travel budgets
* '''Payment delays''' - Have money ready to avoid holding up traffic
* '''Alternative route assumptions''' - Not all parallel roads are toll-free
* '''Digital payment availability''' - Not all toll plazas have electronic payment options yet
 
== Useful Links & Resources ==
 
* [https://www.mopc.gov.py Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC)]
* [https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-paraguay TollGuru Paraguay Calculator]
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Paraguay Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Cash toll collection with electronic debit/credit card POS, QR payments (100% of 16 MOPC state plazas), and Telepeaje RFID (Tape Porã)
Coverage: Routes PY01, PY02, PY03, PY05, PY06, PY07, PY08, PY09, PY10, and Luque-San Bernardino (Ecovía)
Currency: Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG / ₲)
Technology: Manual toll booths, POS card terminals, QR code digital payments, Telepeaje RFID (Tape Porã)
Operators: MOPC (16 government plazas), Rutas del Este S.A., Tape Porã S.A.

Do I Need to Pay Tolls in Paraguay? 2026 Update

Yes, you must pay peajes (tolls) when using Paraguay's major highway routes. The country operates toll collection points on its primary routes connecting Asunción to Ciudad del Este, Encarnación, and other regional destinations. There is no option to skip tolls on the concession routes without taking alternative local roads.

Key Reality: Paraguay's peaje system is mandatory on Routes PY01, PY02, PY03, PY05, PY06, PY07, PY08, PY09, PY10, and the Ecovía (Luque-San Bernardino).

2026 Update: Current rates reflect MOPC updates under Resolutions N.° 1226/2023, N.° 2219/2023, and N.° 2519/2024. Tape Porã S.A. (PY02 operator) updated Category 1 rates to ₲19,000 at Juan Manuel Frutos (Pastoreo) and Minga Guazú. Rutas del Este charges ₲15,000 for Category 1 at Ypacaraí and Nueva Londres. MOPC covers 100% of its 16 government plazas with POS card and QR code electronic payments.

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Paraguay toll roads, use the TollGuru Paraguay toll calculator:

Paraguay Toll Costs: Current Rates 2026

Paraguay uses a vehicle category system (Categorías 1-8) with rates varying by operator and route. The concession-operated plazas (Rutas del Este and Tape Porã) have different rate schedules than MOPC-operated government plazas.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Category (2026)

Vehicle Category Description Rutas del Este (PY02, Ypacaraí / Nueva Londres) Tape Porã (PY02, J. M. Frutos / Minga Guazú)
Category 1 Light vehicles: cars, jeeps, pickups, vans ₲15,000 ₲19,000
Category 2 2-axle trucks and buses / trailers ₲26,000 ₲32,000
Category 3 Light vehicles with trailer / tractor + bus ₲26,000 ₲32,000
Category 4 3-axle trucks and buses ₲44,000 ₲56,000
Category 5 4-axle trucks and buses ₲54,000 ₲68,000
Category 6/7 5-axle trucks / heavy vehicles (6+ axles) ₲58,000 ₲74,000
Category 8 Motorcycles, mopeds, motorized bicycles Concession tariff applies ₲8,000

MOPC-operated government plazas use a separate state schedule (₲10,000 Category 1 at standard state plazas; ₲15,000 Category 1 at Ecovía). Motorcycles are exempt at MOPC state plazas.

Toll Plazas by Route (2026)

Route Corridor Key Toll Plazas Operator
PY01 Asunción - Encarnación (382 km) Itá (Central, km 37), Caapucú (Paraguarí, km 157), Portal de Itapúa (Itapúa, km 281) MOPC
PY02 Asunción - Ciudad del Este (343 km) Ypacaraí (km 42.5), Nueva Londres (km 122), Juan Manuel Frutos (Pastoreo, km 205.7), Minga Guazú (km 305.7) Rutas del Este S.A. (Ypacaraí, Nueva Londres) / Tape Porã S.A. (J. M. Frutos, Minga Guazú) — Private Concessions
PY03 Asunción - Salto del Guairá Emboscada (Cordillera), 25 de Diciembre, Guajaiví (San Pedro) MOPC
Ecovía Luque - San Bernardino Ecovía toll point (₲15,000 Cat 1) MOPC
PY09 Asunción - Pozo Colorado / Chaco Remanso, Héroes del Chaco, Pozo Colorado, Cruce Toledo MOPC
PY05, PY06, PY07, PY08, PY10 Regional Corridors Horqueta (PY05), Trinidad & Iruña (PY06), Mayor Otaño (PY07), Tacuara & Río Verde (PY08) MOPC

How to Pay Paraguay Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods in Paraguay:

1. Cash (Efectivo):

  • Paraguayan Guaraní (₲) accepted at all toll plazas
  • Always carry small denomination guaraní notes for exact change

2. Credit/Debit Cards (POS) and QR Codes:

  • POS card terminals and QR code digital payments (via Bancard/Infonet) officially cover 100% of MOPC's 16 government toll plazas (Itá, Caapucú, Portal de Itapúa, Emboscada, 25 de Diciembre, Río Verde, Remanso, Héroes del Chaco, Pozo Colorado, Cruce Toledo, Tacuara, Guajaiví, Horqueta, Trinidad, Iruña, Mayor Otaño, Ecovía)
  • Accepted at concession-operated plazas (Rutas del Este, Tape Porã)
  • Provides a fast, contactless option at enabled booths

3. Telepeaje (Electronic RFID):

  • Tape Porã Tag: RFID transponder for PY02 concession plazas (Juan Manuel Frutos and Minga Guazú)
  • Dedicated electronic lanes allow faster passage without stopping for cash payment

Recent Changes (2026)

Rate Adjustments (July 2025, in effect through 2026):

  • Tape Porã S.A. raised PY02 Category 1 rate from ₲18,000 to ₲19,000 at Juan Manuel Frutos and Minga Guazú as of July 6, 2025, under MOPC Resolution N.° 2519/2024
  • Rutas del Este updated rates at Ypacaraí and Nueva Londres (₲15,000 Cat 1) under MOPC Resolutions N.° 1226/2023 and N.° 2219/2023
  • MOPC state plazas on PY01 (Itá, Caapucú, Portal de Itapúa) charge ₲10,000 for Category 1

Infrastructure & Electronic Payments:

  • PY02 duplication completed: 149 km duplicated highway from Ypacaraí to Caaguazú
  • Digital payments (POS for credit/debit cards and QR codes) operating across 100% of MOPC's 16 government plazas
  • Semana Santa 2026: MOPC suspended tolls at its 16 government-operated plazas on Wednesday, April 1 (12:00 to 23:59) and Easter Sunday, April 5 (00:00 to 23:59) under Presidential Decree N.° 5710; concession plazas maintained normal rates

Planning Your Journey

Typical Journey Costs (Category 1, 2026):

  • Asunción to Ciudad del Este (PY02 full): ₲68,000 across 4 concession plazas (₲15,000 Ypacaraí + ₲15,000 Nueva Londres + ₲19,000 Juan Manuel Frutos + ₲19,000 Minga Guazú)
  • Asunción to Encarnación (PY01): ₲30,000 across 3 MOPC plazas (₲10,000 Itá + ₲10,000 Caapucú + ₲10,000 Portal de Itapúa)
  • Luque to San Bernardino (Ecovía): ₲15,000 (single MOPC plaza)
  • Asunción to Salto del Guairá (PY03): Multiple MOPC plazas at government rates (₲10,000 each for Category 1)

Practical Tips:

  • Carry Guaraní cash or an active debit/credit card / QR payment app — POS terminals are active at 100% of MOPC's 16 government plazas and concession plazas
  • MOPC government plazas are periodically free on certain national holidays by presidential decree
  • Concession plazas (Rutas del Este, Tape Porã) maintain normal rates on holidays unless specifically ordered otherwise

Paraguay vs. Neighboring Countries

Country System Type Typical Car Rate Coverage
Paraguay Cash + POS Cards/QR + Telepeaje RFID ₲10,000-19,000/plaza (~USD 1.30-2.50) PY01, PY02, PY03, PY05-PY10, Ecovía
Argentina TelePASE + Mercado Pago + Cash ARS 3,000-5,000 per 100 km 5,200+ km national highways
Brazil Sem Parar / ConectCar RFID + Cash BRL 4-12/plaza Extensive federal + state network
Bolivia Cash only (manual booths) BOB 5-15/plaza Major national routes
Uruguay Cash + VIA TAG electronic UYU 80-200/plaza National highway network

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Paraguay tolls completely?

Yes, but toll-free alternative local routes add significant travel time. For safety and efficiency, toll highways are strongly recommended for all intercity travel.

Do motorcycles pay the same tolls as cars?

Motorcycles are exempt from tolls at MOPC government-operated plazas. Tape Porã and Rutas del Este concession plazas apply their own category rules.

What currency is accepted at Paraguay toll plazas?

Paraguayan Guaraní (₲) is accepted at all toll plazas. Electronic card payments (POS for credit and debit cards) and QR code digital payments cover 100% of MOPC's 16 government plazas and concession plazas (Rutas del Este and Tape Porã).

Are there free toll days in Paraguay?

Yes, the MOPC periodically suspends toll collection at its 16 government-operated plazas on specific national holidays by presidential decree (e.g. Presidential Decree N.° 5710 for Semana Santa 2026). This does not apply to concession-operated plazas (Rutas del Este and Tape Porã), which continue to charge normal rates unless a specific government order applies to them.

What is the difference between MOPC and concession toll plazas?

MOPC-operated plazas are government-run with standard state rates (e.g. ₲10,000 Category 1) and accept cash, POS cards, and QR codes. Concession plazas (Rutas del Este at Ypacaraí/Nueva Londres and Tape Porã at Juan Manuel Frutos/Minga Guazú) charge concession-specific rates and offer electronic payment, Telepeaje RFID lanes (Tape Porã), and QR code payments. Concession rates are adjusted on contractual schedules.

What happens if I don't pay a Paraguay toll?

Paraguay's toll system uses manual barrier booths where payment is required before proceeding. There is no automated license plate billing. Attempting to pass without paying will be stopped by barrier gates and toll attendants.

Useful Links & Resources

Toll Operators:

  • MOPC (Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Comunicaciones): mopc.gov.py/peajes - Government toll rates and locations
  • Tape Porã S.A.: tapepora.com.py - PY02 concession operator (Juan Manuel Frutos and Minga Guazú plazas)
  • Rutas del Este S.A.: rutasdeleste.com.py - PY02 concession operator (Ypacaraí and Nueva Londres plazas)

Regional Toll Information:

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