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Ahuachapán & San Cristóbal Border Crossing

Crossing sheet · information updated September 2026
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CountriesGuatemala / 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 border (USD, GTQ)
FuelGuatemala: 500 m - El Salvador: 500 m
Phone & internetWi-Fi at checkpoints, 4G
Emergency numbersGuatemala 110/123, El Salvador 911
Coordinates14.01992, -89.908782

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

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