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Punta Arenas & Río Sereno Border Crossing

Crossing sheet · information updated October 2026
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CountriesCosta Rica / Panama
Opening hours6:00 AM–6:00 PM
Typical wait15–60 min peds/vehicles
Peak times6:00–9:00 AM
Who can crossPedestrians, vehicles
Border typeLand crossing via road
LanguagesSpanish
CurrencyNear Punta Arenas: CRC, USD
FuelCosta Rica: 2 km - Panama: 2 km
Phone & internetBasic 3G signal
Emergency numbersCosta Rica 911, Panama 911
Coordinates8.818222, -82.863392

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

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