Transport in Bolivia


Transport in Bolivia is mostly by road. The railways were historically important in Bolivia, but now play a relatively small part in the country's transport system. Because of the country's geography, aviation is also important.

Railways

Total:
3,504 km

Narrow gauge :

Light Rail

Bolivia's first light rail network is under construction in Cochabamba, and is due to open in 2020.

Cable Car

Bolivia is home to Mi Teleférico, the world's first urban transit network to use cable cars as the primary mode of transportation. This system services the twin cities of El Alto and La Paz, and increased physical and social mobility within Bolivia.

Roadways


total:
62,479 km

paved:
3,749 km

unpaved:
58,730 km
Road construction in Bolivia is difficult due to its geography and lack of resources to completely develop an advanced road network. However, it maintains a small network of 4-lane freeways which are the following:
The main national roads are:
10,000 km of commercially navigable waterways

Ports and harbors

Seaports

Paraguay River (international waterway)


total:
23 ships totaling /

ships by type:

Airports

1,009

Pipelines