BCH Border Crossings Between Argentina and Brazil

Border Crossings Between Argentina and Brazil

The thunderous roar of Iguazu Falls announces the meeting point between South America's two largest nations: Brazil and Argentina. This border is a place of immense natural power, where a shared passion for football is matched only by the distinct cultural identities you will find on either side. Your journey here is defined by this duality; a choice between Portuguese and Spanish, samba and tango, and two unique perspectives on one of the world's great natural wonders.

Crossing between the two countries often means experiencing the falls from both the Brazilian side, known for its panoramic vistas, and the Argentine side, which offers trails that bring you exceptionally close to the cascading water. This frontier, centered around the cities of Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil and Puerto Iguazú in Argentina, provides a remarkable look into how two proud nations coexist and share a magnificent piece of the planet.

North

3 crossings
1

Foz do Iguaçu & Puerto Iguazú Border Crossing

Foz do Iguaçu – Puerto Iguazú

15–60 min peak queues
2

San Antonio & Santo Antônio do Sudoeste Border Crossing

San Antonio – Santo Antônio do Sudoeste

Cars 5-20m; peaks 30-75m
3

Andresito & Capanema Border Crossing

Andresito – Capanema

Cars 10-40m; peaks 60-120m

South

4 crossings
1

Alvear & Itaqui Border Crossing

Itaqui – Alvear

30–60 min routine
2

Porto Xavier & San Javier Border Crossing

Porto Xavier – San Javier

30–60 min steady
3

Santo Tomé & São Borja Border Crossing

São Borja – Santo Tomé

30–90 min incl. freight
4

Uruguaiana & Paso de los Libres Border Crossing

Uruguaiana – Paso de los Libres

Cars 15-60m; peaks 1-3h; trucks longer

East

3 crossings
1

Bernardo de Irigoyen & Dionísio Cerqueira Border Crossing

Dionísio Cerqueira – Bernardo de Irigoyen

30–60 min typical
2

El Soberbio & Porto Soberbo Border Crossing

El Soberbio – Porto Soberbo

Cars 10-45m; peaks 60-120m at ferry loads
3

Pepirí Guazú & São Miguel Border Crossing

Pepirí Guazú – São Miguel

Low most days 5-25m; peaks 30-90m
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