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Portezuelo del Cajón & San Pedro de Atacama Border Crossing

Crossing sheet · information updated October 2026
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CountriesBolivia / Chile
Opening hours08:00 AM-08:00 PM
Typical waitCars 10-40m; peaks 60-180m tours
Peak times08:00-10:00 AM; 03:00-06:00 PM
Who can crossCars/minibuses; no buses or trucks typical
Border typeLand crossing via mountain road pass
LanguagesSpanish
CurrencyBs; CLP in San Pedro; limited at border
FuelBolivia: ~160 km - Chile: ~45 km
Phone & internetWi-Fi points; 4G
Emergency numbersBolivia 110, Chile 133
Coordinates-22.880446, -67.798283

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

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