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Peñas Blancas & Peñas Blancas Border Crossing

Crossing sheet · information updated September 2026
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CountriesNicaragua / Costa Rica
Opening hours06:00 AM-12:00 AM
Typical wait30–180 min peds/vehicles
Peak times6:00–9:00 AM, weekends
Who can crossPedestrians, vehicles, commercial
Border typeLand crossing via road
LanguagesSpanish
CurrencyAvailable near Peñas Blancas (NIO, CRC)
FuelNicaragua: 500 m - Costa Rica: 500 m
Phone & internetWi-Fi at checkpoints, 4G/5G
Emergency numbersNicaragua 118, Costa Rica 911
Coordinates11.21182, -85.610952

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

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