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El Amatillo & La Unión Border Crossing

Crossing sheet · information updated September 2026
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CountriesHonduras / El Salvador
Opening hoursOpen 24 hours
Typical wait30–120 min peds/vehicles
Peak times6:00–9:00 AM, weekends
Who can crossPedestrians, vehicles, commercial
Border typeLand crossing via road
LanguagesSpanish
CurrencyAvailable near El Amatillo (HNL, USD)
FuelHonduras: 500 m - El Salvador: 500 m
Phone & internetWi-Fi at checkpoints, 4G
Emergency numbersHonduras 911, El Salvador 911
Coordinates13.597835, -87.767649

Rules, hours and queues can change at short notice. Check official sources before you travel.

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