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The most commonly traveled route between Chile and Bolivia is by international bus. There are two routes described here for international crossing.
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The majority of travelers choose to cross the border by road at the Santa Rosa/Chacalluta border post between the cities of Arica and Tacna. The border is open Sunday-Thursday 8 a.m.–midnight (Peruvian time) and 24 hours on Friday and Saturday
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This UNESCO World Heritage Site is called the White City for its buildings constructed of pearly-white sillar stone. With the abundance of colonial architecture back-dropped by snowy Misti volcano, Arequipa is a magical place to spend a while.
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The land crossing from Asunción to Clorinda first goes over a bridge over Río Paraguay near the airport...
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This lesser used border crossing is south of Tarija, in the heart of Bolivia’s wine country...
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Travelers often note the contrast between the people of Santa Marta and Cartagena and those of Bogotá. Bogotanos speak a clearer Spanish, dress more conservatively and are more reserved – perhaps because of the cooler, rainier climate.
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Learn about how to navigate Latin American bus terminals, using Guayaquil's Terminal Terrestre as a grand example.
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In recent years, the most popular way to get between Colombia and Panama has been by sailboat. The boats start in Cartagena and go through the San Blas islands on a four to six-day journey...
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Cartagena earns its status as UNESCO World Heritage Site well. Within the Spanish fortress walls are narrow cobblestone lanes lined with colorful colonial architecture, echoing with the clopping of horse-drawn carriages.
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A more remote crossing frequented by hard core backpackers and Patagonian backroad travelers.
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From the bus terminal in Ciudad del Este, make sure to locate a carrier (a bus) that goes direct, with no transfers...
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This crossing follows the contour of Lake Titicaca through the Bolivian junction pueblo of Kasani, and is by far the most scenic route...
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Direct buses go by way of the Río Mayo to Comodoro Rivadavia, a major city on the Gulfo San Jorge mostly known for its petroleum and energy development. The crossing is along Chile’s Carretera Austral...
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The land crossing from Clorinda to Asunción goes over a bridge directly north out of Clorinda to a small urbanization called the Zona Río Negro, and then continues north...
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When you arrive on the Uruguayan side of the bridge, you will find both countries sharing offices for exit and entry procedures. The bus cobrador (assistant to the driver) helps manage all paperwork. Buses going from Colón’s terminal...
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Direct buses go by way of the Río Mayo to Coyhaique, a major city along Chile’s Carretera Austral. In winter, the Carretera Austral can be closed south of this point (or at most, south of Cochrane) and you should...
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This is a very easy and highly used border crossing by bus that goes over the top of a dam, with several departures from Concordia’s terminal (J. B. Justo and Yrigoyen)...
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The border at Cucutá is the most transited to Venezuela, but because of this the services of international buses are not catered to tourists that need to have buses wait for them while they go through immigrations and customs...
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From the La Paz bus terminal, there are several international bus routes directly to Puno. If you are looking for a more inexpensive and local option, you can take...
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This is an exhilarating 36-hour crossing for physically fit adventurers, involving mostly hiking, but also horses, a ferry, bus, and bikes. It should not be attempted without experienced guides that you can contract in El Chaltén,...
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This is a five-minute quiet crossing by ferry to Brazil and costs less than $2 for passengers (vehicles are $5). There’s a small Argentinian immigration office at the ferry dock...
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An extremely fast and hassle-free border, where both Uruguayan and Argentinian paperwork is handled...
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Most people come from the other direction across this pass, as Futaleufú is in a very remote part of Chile far from transportation centers. The closest option would be buses originating from Chaitén, Chile which go to Futaleufú...
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An extremely fast and hassle-free border, where both Argentinian and Uruguayan paperwork is handled by the same agent on the Uruguayan side of the bridge...
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Journeyers looking for an accessible and worthwhile river crossing in the Amazon basin can cross here over the Rio Mamoré by boat...
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Aguas Verdes is the official name of the border between Huaquillas, Ecuador, and Tumbes, Peru. This coastal route is much quicker and convenient to get to the Máncora and other North Coast beach towns – but it is also more expensive than going through Loja...
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The Rumichaca Bridge between Ipiales and Tulcán is the most heavily trafficked crossing between Colombia and Ecuador, and is serviced by international buses. You can even walk over the border as the bridge is just on the outskirts of either town. Ipiales is also famous for a landmark church built over a crevasse, so don’t miss the opportunity to see it before you continue your journey.
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An increasingly popular but arduous way to Ecuador is to go by way of river through the Amazon...
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A scenic and trouble-free crossing owing to Pucón being a major tourist destination. There are direct buses between the two points, with the immigration offices...
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While still involving a lot of time, this route is the most convenient way to get from the fantastic eastern Peru destinations like Jaén, Chachapoyas, and Moyobamba to Ecuador.
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The most commonly traveled route between Bolivia and Chile is by international bus from the La Paz bus terminal. There are two routes to choose from to get to Arica...
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The land crossing from Clorinda to Asunción goes over a bridge directly north out of Clorinda to a small urbanization called the Zona Río Negro, and then continues north...
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La Punta is the bridge crossing over in the jungle outside of Lago Agrio (Nueva Loja). Coming from Ecuador, you first have to stop in the city of Lago Agrio at the police station, as that's where you get your passport stamped and a slip of paper called a T3. You'll find the police station on Avenida Quito, the main street of town...
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This is a triple border shared between Colombia, Brazil, and Peru, often used by travelers taking the river down to Manaus, Brazil, or up to Iquitos, Peru...
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Lima is a sprawling metropolis, stretching for over 60 kilometers on either side of the Rímac River. It has 43 suburbs. The traveler hotspots, including Miraflores, are south of the historic center.
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Much is being made about the future of this crossing, including train travel, but until that time it is passable by buses you can board in Lonquimay that originate in Temuco. The bus will stop at the Carabineros on the Chilean side to conduct the exit paperwork...
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Scenic and easy, all the major buses will stop and wait for passengers at a single complex Chilean and Argentinian border controls share for processing paperwork. Make sure you have your reciprocity fee...
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Locate Transportes Padilla in Los Antiguos, which will take you along the southern lakeshore of Lago General Carrera to Chile Chico, stopping first at the Argentinian immigration office...
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La Tina is the formal name of the border crossing near the town of Macará, Ecuador. It is a hassle-free crossing. Just go to the immigration office on the Ecuador side to get the exit stamp, then walk 200 meters across the short bridge to Peru’s office to get your entry stamp. The border is open 24 hours...
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The Maicao crossing is near the Caribbean coast at a smaller town named Paraguachón. You will then proceed over the border to a town on the Venezuelan side named Guarero. The border is open 24 hours a day, and both countries’ immigration and customs posts are next to each other...
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The only viable crossing from Paraguay to Bolivia starts by bus in Asunción and goes all the way to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia’s large eastern metropolis...
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A route well-supplied by buses, you will get off the bus first at the Argentinian side to get exit stamps, and then in a separate line for Chilean entry stamps...
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The first part Neltume of this journey runs by ferry lengthwise from the dock at Puerto Fuy south of Neltume up the Lago Pirehueico to Puerto Pirehueico on the other side, where you disembark to take a long land route through the wilderness...
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An increasingly popular but arduous way to Peru is to go by way of river...
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This lesser known border crossing goes into Tarija, the heart of Bolivia’s wine country. Trufis (shared taxis) will take you from Orán to the Argentine border post...
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This southernmost crossing from Argentina to Brazil is a non-eventful bridge passage, and is often used as a faster and quieter entry into Brazil than those farther north...
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When you arrive on the Uruguayan side of the bridge before crossing over to Argentina, you will find both countries sharing offices...
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This is one of the two major crossings from Argentina into Bolivia (the other being from La Quiaca to Villazón in southwestern Bolivia). Once you cross the border, you can take either bus or train all the way from Yacuiba to Santa Cruz or any point in between...
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An easy and quick crossing assisted by train or bus.
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A scenic and trouble-free crossing owing to Pucón being a major tourist destination. There are direct buses between the two points, with the immigration offices...
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If you’re looking to get off the well-beaten “gringo” trail, this border crossing that goes around the eastern shore of Lake Titicaca may be the adventure you’re looking for...
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While most travelers take the land route from Paraguay through Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil and then over to Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, you can actually bypass the Brazil circuit...
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From the Terminal Terrestre Puerto Iguazú, enquire for buses going to Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, which will pass through Brazil on their way to Paraguay. Ask the cobrador (bus driver’s assistant) to stop...
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...on the other side of the border you will again ask the bus driver to let you off at the Brazilian immigration office, just a few blocks away. There you will get your Brazilian tourist card and an inspection of your visa, if required...
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While most travelers take the land route from Argentina through Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil and then over to Ciudad de Este, Paraguay, you can actually bypass the Brazil circuit by taking the ferry direct...
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The only viable land crossing from Peru to Brazil is to be found in the Peruvian jungle at Puerto Maldonado, 10 hours bus ride from Cusco...
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This crossing follows the contour of Lake Titicaca through the important Peruvian junction pueblo of Yunguyo. It is, by far, the most scenic route of the three ways from Puno...
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From Puno’s Terminal, the buses to Desaguadero take the most direct bus route between Puno and La Paz...
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If you’re looking to get off the well-beaten “gringo” trail, this border crossing that goes around the eastern shore of Lake Titicaca may be the adventure you’re looking for...
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Buses originate in either Puerto Montt or Osorno with several frequencies to both the incredible lakes region around recently erupted Cordón del Caulle....
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The Quijarro crossing allows you to witness the Pantanal, the extensive wetlands that cover Eastern Bolivia and southwestern Brazil. You can take either the bus or train from Santa Cruz to Quijarro, which also pass through the historic missions area.
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This Pacific coastal crossing goes through the ocean river delta separating Ecuador from Colombia, and is for the adventurous at heart. It has plenty of opportunities for mix-ups and officials that aren’t present that you have to wait around for, so be patient. It is a full-day trip, so plan to leave early in the morning from San Lorenzo so you can reach Tumaco before sunset...
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While the entirety of the bus ride is between 11 and 13 hours, it is usually on high-class coaches, many with two decks. As the border posts are both in the high desert on either sides of Paso Jama...
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Buses go over the top of the dam from Salto, Uruguay to Concordia, Argentina daily, except on Sundays...
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Both known for its beautiful lakes as much as the ashen remains of an erupted volcano, this is a popular alpine crossing mostly by bus, but you can also do parts of it by boat if desired...
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Arguably, the most scenic border crossing in South America, the first part of this journey is a long land route along the Camino Internacional, which crosses the border at the Hua Hum pass...
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While the entirety of the bus ride is between 11 and 13 hours, it is usually on high-class coaches, many with two decks. As the border posts are both in the high desert on either sides of Paso Jama...
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San Miguel (Colombia) is near the bridge crossing over the river that separates Colombia from Ecuador in the jungle. This route involves a combination of buses, camionetas, and taxis, and then the bridge, which itself is pedestrian only...
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Santa Marta is the oldest Spanish colonial city in South America and is surrounded by natural beauty – all edged with the grittiness of a port city. Two sister cities – El Rodadero and Taganga – offer other attractions and lodging options.
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Set on the Caribbean coast at the foot of the towering Sierra Nevada mountain range, Santa Marta offers a smorgasbord of excursions to explore the jungle and history, making it an ideal place to spend a spell.
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This is a triple border shared between Colombia, Brazil, and Peru, often used by travelers taking the river down to Manaus, Brazil, or up to Iquitos, Peru, but most trafficked is to Leticia, Colombia...
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La Tina is the formal name of the border crossing near the town of Macará, Ecuador. It is a hassle-free crossing.
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The border posts are just a stone’s throw away from each other on this pleasant country highway, so you can either walk between them or take a shuttle bus...
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The majority of travelers choose to cross the border by road at the Santa Rosa/Chacalluta border post between the cities of Tacna and Arica. The border is open Sunday-Thursday 8 a.m.-midnight (Peruvian time) and 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. The two posts are one kilometer apart...
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The Rumichaca Bridge between Tulcán and Ipiales is the most heavily trafficked crossing between Ecuador and Colombia, and is serviced by international buses. You can even walk over the border as the bridge is just on the outskirts of either town. Tulcán is renowned for its cemetery that displays the amazing life’s work of topiary artist José Maria Azael Franco that is still carried on and maintained by his sons.
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This Pacific coastal crossing goes through the ocean river delta separating Colombia from Ecuador, and is for the adventurous at heart, with plenty opportunity for mix-ups and officials that aren’t present that you have to wait around for, so be patient. It is a full-day trip; plan to leave early in the morning from Tumaco so you can reach San Lorenzo before sunset...
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Aguas Verdes is the official name of the border between Tumbes, Peru and Huaquillas, Ecuador. This coastal route is much quicker and convenient from the Máncora and other North Coast beach towns of Peru into Ecuador – but it is also more expensive than going through farther inland...
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The traditional way of getting from Colombia to Panama is to take the local chalupa (water taxi) from Turbo, Colombia on the east side of the Gulf of Urabá to Capurganá, Colombia on the west side of the gulf...
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This is an exhilarating 36-hour crossing for physically fit adventurers, involving mostly hiking, but also horses, a ferry, bus, and bikes...
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The only viable crossing from Bolivia to Paraguay starts by bus in Santa Cruz de la Sierra and goes all the way to the Paraguayan capital, Asunción, crossing the border east of Villamontes and the first major town inside Paraguay being Mariscal Estigarribia.
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This is one of the two major crossings from Bolivia into Argentina (the other being from Yacuiba in southeastern Bolivia)...
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This is one of the two major crossings from Bolivia into Argentina (the other being from Villazón in southwestern Bolivia). You can take either bus or train all the way to Yacuiba from Santa Cruz or any point in between...
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Much is being made about the future of this crossing including train travel, but until that time it is passable by buses you can board in Zapala. The bus will stop at the Argentinian border post...
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While still involving a lot of time, this route is the most convenient way to get from Ecuador to the fantastic eastern Peru destinations like Jaén, Chachapoyas, and Moyobamba...
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A companion guide, chock full of information about a myriad of entry and exit points from one country to another, that get you off the tourist trail and on to some really cool adventures.
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This interactive guide will get you safely up the roads and horse trails to the summit of Cubilche, or alternatively, the volcano of Cubilche in which there is a lake, about a 5 to 6.5 hour hike up, but not as challenging as the hike to nearby Imbabura.
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This interactive guide will save your behind in the Machalilla forest! No need for an internet connection, use it on your tablet or smart phone to help guide you the way from the Agua Blanca museum to the shangri-la magic of the Sacred Pool of Agua Blanca, about a 30 minute trek through the forest.
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Understand the three mass transit lines of Quito and things to see and do near various stops on their lines. Best viewed on Android and Windows 8/10 systems and devices.
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Get the colorful continental trail to some of the greatest wineries South America has to offer between Venezuela all the way down to Uruguay.
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Colorful area map of the Gualaquiza, Ecuador canton.
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A full-color downloadable map of the various hiking trails and eco-train trail of Iguazu Falls National park (Argentina)
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