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Santa Helena & Puerto Indio Border Crossing

Crossing sheet · information updated October 2026
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CountriesParaguay / Brazil
Opening hoursDepartures 08:00 AM-04:30 PM (scheduled)
Typical waitBy sailing: 0-40m; peak 60-120m at slots
Peak timesAround 08:00-10:30 AM & 02:00-04:30 PM
Who can crossPed,cars,trucks on ferry; customs at ports
Border typeRiver crossing via vehicle ferry (Itaipu Lake)
LanguagesPortuguese/Spanish/Guarani
CurrencyR$; ₲ at ports/town; some USD accepted
FuelParaguay: ~30 km - Brazil: ~4 km
Phone & internetWi-Fi points; 4G
Emergency numbersParaguay 190, Brazil 911
Coordinates-24.857222, -54.629444

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

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