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Ipiales & Tulcán Border Crossing

Crossing sheet · information updated October 2026
Border Crossing Hub
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CountriesColombia / Ecuador
Opening hoursOpen 24 hours
Typical wait30-120 min for pedestrians/vehicles
Peak timesMornings (6-9 AM), weekends
Who can crossPedestrians, vehicles, commercial
Border typeLand crossing via bridge
LanguagesSpanish
CurrencyAvailable near Ipiales (COP, USD)
FuelColombia: 500 m - Ecuador: 500 m
Phone & internetWi-Fi at checkpoints, 4G/5G
Emergency numbersColombia 123, Ecuador 911
Coordinates0.815008, -77.662111

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

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