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Tambo Quemado & ChungarĂ¡ Border Crossing

Crossing sheet · information updated September 2026
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CountriesBolivia / Chile
Opening hoursOpen 24 hrs (12:00 AM-11:59 PM)
Typical waitCars 10-60m; trucks 1-6h; peaks higher
Peak timesTrucks Tue-Fri; 06:00-10:00 AM peaks
Who can crossPed,cars,buses,trucks; integrated controls
Border typeLand crossing via high-altitude road
LanguagesSpanish
CurrencyBs; CLP at posts; exchange in Arica/Patacamaya
FuelBolivia:
Phone & internetWi-Fi points; 4G
Emergency numbersBolivia 110, Chile 133
Coordinates-18.284374, -69.069405

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

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