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For hitchhikers '''Argentina''' can be divided into two parts. The North, which is pretty okay to hitchhike, and the South on which opinions vary has a lot: it may be difficult reputation for variable to hitchhike if you get into the lonely dirt roads of the Patagonia, because population is scarcelong waiting times. But if you travel southward to the end of Argentina, rides may be a little bit hard, but they take you a long way alongSeveral hours isn't unusual overall.

The advantage maybe in Argentina has in compared to many other countries in South America is that they are not foreign to hitchhiking.People know what you are doing when your thumb is out. So generally people will not ask for money and will understand what you are doing when they see you.Argentinians are the most common traveler you meet in South America, and although most people in Argentina didn't do a reputation for variable big travel, many didand the ones who did tend to long waiting timeshelp hitchhikers. Several hours isnAlso it't unusual overalls quite common to meet people who can help you do a long distance.

It seems to be much safer, faster, and informative to ask drivers at roadside stops such as gas stations and truckstops. Standing on the road with a thumb out can last for hours, and is really a last resort. If you want to go far, go with the truckers. __TOC__ They will carry you sometimes over 1000 km, and leave you at a good place to continue. Just keep asking. When you're looking for a ride at truck stops, keep an eye out for Brazilian and Chilean plates. Truckers from these neighboring countries are usually much more willing to give you a ride than the Argies, who will bullshit you about the transport company having sensors in the seats and harsh fines for taking riders.

Note that hitchhiking is usually much faster when [[Appearance|keeping clean]] and when you mind your personal hygiene. YPF service stations in Argentina oftentimes have very cheap, or even free, shower facilities. A few of them even have low-price laundry services that are an excellent resource for any type of traveler. '''An Important advice''' Argentina have some really deserted roads. Those roads get very few cars passing them.It is recommended to check the roads on the map before you start hitchhiking.If the roads have very few villages along them, you should consider taking a longer more populated route.Because Although the shortest route saves you few hundreds of Kilometers, it will not help you if you are stuck on it for a day or two. ==Provinces and Cities ==Northern Argentina is made up of 22 provinces (''provincias'') and one autonomous city, [[Buenos Aires]].[[File:img0080ow5.jpg|right|thumb|300px|[[User:SAn|SAn]] hitchhiking in Argentina===]]* '''Ciudad de Buenos Aires (Distrito Federal)''' ⇒ [[Buenos Aires]]* '''Buenos Aires''' ⇒ [[Bahia Blanca]] — [[La Plata]] — [[Sierra de la Ventana]]* '''Catamarca Province''' ⇒ [[San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca|Catamarca]]* '''Chaco''' ⇒ [[Resistencia]]* '''Chubut''' ⇒ [[Puerto Madryn]] — [[Trelew]] — [[Comodoro Rivadavia]] — [[Rawson]] — [[Esquel]]* '''Cordoba Province''' ⇒ [[Cordoba (Argentina)|Cordoba]] — [[Alta Gracia]] — [[Carlos Paz]] — [[San Marcos Sierras]] — [[Villa Maria]]* '''Corrientes Province''' ⇒ [[Corrientes]]* '''Entre Rios''' ⇒ [[Gualeguay]] — [[Gualeguaychu]] — [[Victoria (Argentina)|Victoria]] — [[Colon (Argentina)|Colon]] — [[Larroque]]* '''Formosa Province''' ⇒ [[Formosa]]* '''Jujuy Province''' ⇒ [[San Salvador de Jujuy]]* '''La Pampa''' ⇒ [[Santa Rosa]]* '''La Rioja Province''' ⇒ [[La Rioja]]* '''Mendoza''' ⇒ [[Mendoza]] — [[Uspallata]]* '''Misiones''' ⇒ [[Posadas]]* '''Neuquen''' ⇒ [[Neuquen]] — [[Zapala]]* '''Rio Negro''' ⇒ [[Bariloche]] — [[Cipolletti]] — [[El Bolsón]]* '''Salta''' ⇒ [[Salta]]* '''San Juan Province''' ⇒ [[San Juan]] — [[Barreal]] — [[Calingasta]] — [[Rodeo]] — [[Las Flores]] — [[Jachal]] — [[Encon]]* '''San Luis''' ⇒ [[Quines]] — [[San Luis]] * '''Santa Cruz''' ⇒ [[El Calafate]] — [[El Chaltén]] — [[Rio Gallegos]] — [[Caleta Olivia]] — [[Bajo Caracoles]]* '''Santa Fe Province''' ⇒ [[Rosario]] — [[Santa Fe (Argentina)|Santa Fe]]* '''Santiago del Estero Province''' ⇒ [[Santiago del Estero]]* '''[[Tierra del Fuego]]''' ⇒ [[Ushuaia]]* '''Tucuman''' ⇒ [[San Miguel de Tucuman]]

 * '''Jujuy:''' Great landscapes and full colored mountains, you might wait up to 2 hours but you can be sure somebody will pick you up.

 * '''Salta:''' Really easy to hitch here, I got picked up in about 30 minutes. Greener than Jujuy * '''Tucumán:''' Harder than Jujuy or Salta, besides out of all northern provinces is the most dangerous... If you're heading to Bs As TAKE THE 45 PESOS , you have the option of taking the train , it's from 770 pesos (17usd) for a seat, to retiro2700 pesos (60usd) for a two bed cabin, even if their incredibly bad designed website says tickets are sold out arrive a couple of minutes before departure and tell them you must get there. CARRY YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINKS and prepare for the heat and the really

 * '''Formosa:''' People are not used to tourist and will be asking really weird questions, cause they don't understand what are you doing

== Roads ==Patagonia has a single very crowded road, which is the ''Ruta Nacional 3'' ('''Misiones:RN3''' [[User:Platschi|Platschi]] hitchhiked in a team of two through this area up from Uruguaiana to Iguazu and back and found its inhabitants extremely friendly and willingly to stop for hitchhikers) that goes along the coast. Except for night time and non-existing traffic at times, waiting times barely exceeded a few minutesIt is your better bet when heading South. Be aware of the humidity and heat Although thereare often many kilometers in between villages, though, thus you need to drink it is a lot of waterwell travelled road.

Don´t change your money at The ''Ruta Nacional 40'' ('''RN40''') goes from San Carlos de Bariloche (South) is a bank or casa de cambioroad that gets frequently closed off because of the bad weather and is reputed to be hellish to hitch on - fewer cars, unpaved sections and some people have said they will give you the official rate set have gone days without seeing anyone. Winding, remote mountain roads and bad weather conditions in any season but summer make it less travelled by the governmenttruckers and therefore is not recommended. [[Petrol station hitchhiking|Gas stations]] are generally your best bet, about 10pesos/USDalthough roadside hitching is possible. Better do it on the black market where the rate :In my experience, Ruta 40 is about 15pesosa moderate/USDdifficult but possible hitch during tourist season. You can see the exact unofficial rate at http://dolarblue'd be insane to try any other time.net/ so you don´t get ripped off. In Buenos Aires you can change your money by going up to anyone yelling "cambio" Your best bet on Route 40 (at least the street La Floridasouthern bit) would be Chilean truckers. Check the money carefully From Perito Moreno to be sure you aren´t buying counterfeits! In other major citiesPunto Gallegos, walk down the main pedestrian road Chileans use the Argentine roads for lack of similar infrastructure in the center and maybe you will find an "arbolito" ("little tree") who will change ittheir own country. Otherwise, ask your host or friends if they want to buy your dollarsAlso Chilean truckers are way nicer than their Argentine counterparts.

Update: as of December 2015 the new government removed For us (father, mother and two kids) hitchhiking in the official USD rate control. The so-called "blue dollarLinea Sur" was great. There is within 0indeed a hitch culture in Junin de los Andes, San Martin de los Andes, Bariloche, El Bolson, and Esquel.50 pesos of the official rate nowLocal people do it and expect drivers to pick them up. And the only way You don't need to look a London City businessman to get the "blue dollar" rate is with perfect condition $100 billscatch private cars, tourists, workers, farmers, and truck drivers both from Argentina and Chile. As at early February 2016 the blue rate Our last pitch was 15.4 pesosfrom El Bolson to Rio Villegas, and there to the official rate was 15border at Paso El Leon (a.k.a.2 pesosManso Inferior), from where we walked up to Cochamo, and the rate for an average condition US$20 bill was 13.5 pesosChile.

=== Toll Roads ===There are quite some ''peajes'' (toll passages). In the South however, these are not so good and you will just be sent away after a while.

Argentina have a very unstable economy so. the value of the coins changes fast.The official rate for your money is almost half of what the value is actually is.For example in April 2023 1$ =217 Argentinian pesos.and real rate (a.k.a dollar azul) 1$ = License Plates ==398 Argentinian pesos.Almost double.

License plates issued between 1995 and 2015 have So don´t change your money at a bank or casa de cambio- they will give you the official rate set by the government. Better do it on the black background with a white framemarket where the rate is much better. You can see the exact unofficial rate at http://dolarblue.net/, composed of three white letters and three white numbers with or search for "ArgentinaBlue Dollar" in blue at google, so you don´t get ripped off. In Buenos Aires you can change your money by going up to anyone yelling "cambio" on the top on a white backgroundstreet La Florida. As of 2016 Check the money carefully to be sure you aren´t buying counterfeits! In other major cities, walk down the main pedestrian road in the license plates have slightly different dimensions, a little wider center and not as high. The plates have black letters on a white background in a maybe you will find an "AA 000 AAarbolito" format with a blue band at the top that says ("República Argentinalittle tree") who will change it. Otherwise, ask your host or friends if they want to buy your dollars.

== Maps Public Transport == A normal map (This information is pretty expensivefrom 2017, but there is a road map containing many countries of [[South America]] for something like 10 pesos. [http://www.br.map24.com/ Map24] (in Portuguesecan somebody confirm it please) has information about the whole of [[South America]].

== Regions & Cities Safety ==One word of advice is that although traffic is much heavier in the north, the routes do cross major cities, and hitchhiking is much more dangerous near urban centers. It is advisable, if possible, to get off at the nearest pueblo and take a bus into cities such as Cordoba, Santa Fe, Rosario, etc. The same can be said for leaving. In the south there are really no big cities, and the highways all have gas stations, and the people are much more helpful. No danger there.

There are also some East-West roadsArgentina has open land/sea borders with its surrounding nations clockwise: [[Chile]], some of them being dirt[[Bolivia]], [[Paraguay]], some being pavement[[Brazil]] and [[Uruguay]]. It is easy to get a ride on Some of the borders might not have their immigration (''immigracion'') at the paved road border itself, but dirt roadsin the nearest town before the official line. Therefore, howeverthe no man's land might be walkable or not, are much harder because of depending on the lack of vehicleslocation. Check on a map where you need to stamp in/out before you go to avoid backtracking.

The ''national ruta nº 40'' goes from San Carlos de Bariloche (South) is a road that gets frequently closed off because of the bad weather and is reputed to be hellish to hitch on - fewer cars, unpaved sections and some people have said they have gone days without seeing anyone. Winding, remote mountain roads and bad weather conditions in any season but summer make it less travelled by truckers and therefore is not recommendedArgentinian border crossings are pretty laid back. [[Petrol station hitchhikingUser:Guaka|Gas stationsguaka]] are generally your best bet, although roadside hitching is possible. :In my experience, Ruta 40 is crossed 4 times in 2006 and doesn't have clear memories about it (meaning it's not that a moderate/difficult but possible hitch during tourist seasonbig deal). You'd be insane to try any other time. Your best bet on Route 40 (better avoid changing money at least the southern bit) would be Chilean truckersborder crossings though. From Perito Moreno to Punto Gallegos, See the Chileans use the Argentine roads for lack of similar infrastructure in their own country. Also Chilean truckers are way nicer than their Argentine counterpartscurrency section above.

For us (father, mother and two kids) hitchhiking in [[United States]] citizens must pay a $160 recipricocity fee to enter the so-called "Linea Sur" was greatcountry from any border. There is indeed a hitch culture in Junin de los Andes, San Martin de los Andes, Bariloche, El Bolson, and Esquel They are quite strict about this. Local people do Pay it and expect drivers to pick them up. You don't need to look a London City businessman to catch private cars, tourists, workers, farmers, and truck drivers both from Argentina and Chilehere: http://www. Our last pitch was from El Bolson to Rio Villegas, and there to the border at Paso El Leon (amigraciones.kgov.a. Manso Inferior)ar/accesible/ As of March 2016, from where we walked up Americans no longer have to Cochamo, Chilepay if staying less than 90 days and visiting for tourism.

=== Provinces with their Cities ===Argentina is made up of 22 provinces (''provincias'') and one autonomous city, [[Buenos Aires]]Canadian citizens need to pay a US$92 reciprocity fee as well.[[File:img0080ow5 Can be paid on the same website as US citizens.jpg|right|thumb|300px|[[User:SAn|SAn]] hitchhiking in Argentina]]

==== Ciudad de Buenos Aires (Distrito Federal) ====* [[Buenos AiresChile]]===

==== Chubut ====* In the north, most of the trucks will not pick you up because are afraid that Gendarmes can complains, [[Puerto Madryn]]* [[Trelew]]* [[Comodoro Rivadavia]]* [[Rawson]]* [[EsquelUser:Eazy|eazy]]took a lift from a local truck and asked the driver to stop a Paraguayan truck for him.

==== Corrientes Province ====*[[Corrientes]] ==== Entre Rios ====* [[Gualeguay]] The following is a list of all the major border crossings between Argentina and Chile, sorted out by [[Gualeguaychu]]* [[Victoria (Argentina)User:MOAH|Victoria]]* [[Colon (Argentina)|Colon]]* [[Larroque]] ==== Formosa Province ====*[[FormosaMind of a Hitchhiker]]and ordered from north to south. Not all of these have been hitchhiked by HitchWiki contributors. As most of them cross the Andes mountain range, not all of them stay open year round. Some might be hitchable in summer during the tourist season, but not outside that. Do your research before you cross! This was the disclaimer.

==== Jujuy Province ====*'''''Paso Jama''''' is the northernmost pass across the andes from San Pedro, CL to Juyjuy, AR. Coming from Chile, [[User:Dr.Keith|Keith]] had to have his pack x-rayed. There are lots of Paraguayan trucks passing through here and few civillians. [[User:Dr.Keith|Keith]] waited 1.5 hours in San Salvador Pedro and 2 hours at the border. The border is at 4200m and can be extremely windy and cold, especially at night - be prepared! The immigration building on the Argentinian side is at the end of town. Crossing from Jujuy province into Region II de Jujuy]]Antofagasta.

==== Mendoza ====* '''''Paso San Francisco''''' is between [[MendozaCopiapo]], Chile and [[San Miguel de Tucuman|San Miguel]], Argentina. There is little traffic along this route and you could wait for days at 3800m. Not recommended. Located on the Ruta 60. Crosses from Catamarca province into Region III de Atacama.

==== Neuquen ====* '''''Paso de Agua Negra''''' on the Ruta 150. The customs office is near [[NeuquenLas Flores]]* 90km away. Crosses from [[ZapalaSan Juan]]province into Region IV de Coquimbo. [[User:MOAH|Mind of a Hitchhiker]] got offered a ride from [[Rodeo]] and took it. This is the highest border crossing between the two countries, with a maximum altitude of 4.780 meters. A large chunk of the 180 km between border checks is unpaved, but with all the glaciers, it's one of the most spectacular routes across the Andes out there. The Chilean side is called Juntas del Toro and the nearest town city is [[La Serena]]. It's only open from December to April, and might close on other days as well due to bad weather. Read [[Las Flores]] on how to do it.

==== Rio Negro ====* '''''Paso Internacional Los Libertadores''''' between [[BarilocheMendoza]]* and [[Cipolletti]]* [[El BolsónSantiago de Chile]]is probably the best option with lots of truck and civilian traffic. You will also pass Mt. Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the Southern and Western hemispheres. There's a tunnel between the two countries. Goes between Mendoza province and Region V de Valparaiso.

One word '''''Paso Pérez Rosales''''' on a Ruta with no number, from Puerto Frías in Argentina in Rio Negro province. Nearest Argentinian town of advice size is that although traffic is much heavier in the north, the routes do cross major citiescalled Llao Llao, and hitchhiking is much more dangerous near urban centers[[Bariloche]]. It would be advisable, if possible, You'll have to take several seasonal ferries in both Argentina and Chile to get off at the nearest pueblo and take a bus into cities such as Cordoba, Santa Fe, Rosario, etchere. The same can be said for leavingnearest town of size on the Chilean side is called Peulla in Region X de Los Lagos. In the south there are really no big citiesThis border is not visible on Google Maps, and the highways all have gas stations, and the people are much more helpfulonly on Open Street Maps. No danger therePlease let us know if you accomplished this masterpiece.

Argentina has open land/sea borders with its surrounding nations clockwise: [[Chile]], [[Bolivia]], [[Paraguay]], [[Brazil]] and [[Uruguay]]. Some of the borders might not have their immigration (''immigracion'') at the border itself, but in the nearest town before the official line. Therefore, the no man's land might be walkable or not, depending Paso Rio Encuentro''''' on the locationRuta 44. Crosses from Chubut province to Region X de Los Lagos. Check on The Argentinian side has a map where you need to stamp in/out before town named Carrenleufú and the Chilean has one named Alto Palena. Let us know if you go to avoid backtrackingcrossed here.

Argentinian border crossings are pretty laid back. [[User:Guaka|guaka]] crossed 4 times in 2006 and doesn't have clear memories about it (meaning it's not that a big deal)'''Paso Coyhaique/Coiaique''''' on the Ruta 74. You better avoid changing money at Crosses from Chubut province to Region XI Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo. The Argentinian customs is 2km from the border crossings thoughand the nearest Argentinian town is named Aldea Beleiro. See the currency section aboveLet us know if you crossed here.

[[United States]] citizens must pay a $160 recipricocity fee '''''Paso Huemules''''' on the Ruta 260. Crosses from Chubut province to enter Region XI Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo. The Argentinian immigration office is less than 300m from the country from any actual borderand the nearest village is Lago Blanco. They are quite strict about this. Pay On the Chilean side it here: http://wwwis 5km till the first town named Balmaceda.migraciones.gov.ar/accesible/ Canadian citizens need to pay a US$92 reciprocity fee as well. Can be paid on the same website as US citizensLet us know if you crossed this border.

Paraguay is a really nice country, but immigration checkpoints are usually very far away from '''''Paso de Chile Chico''''' on the border in the nearest town of sizeRuta 43. This doesn't follow any particular logic, and sometimes one has to hitchhike more than 100km between borders on crappy roads Crosses from Santa Cruz province to get the next stampRegion XI Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo. This might result The Argentinian customs office is in having your exit [[Los Antiguos]] and entry stamps not done on the same dayChilean one in [[Chile Chico]]. This border is perfectly hitchable, which might lead to nasty questions as recorded by immigration officials[[User:MOAH|Mind of a Hitchhiker in a vlog. No man's land is about 8km long.

==== Paraguayan Border Crossings Roughly West '''''Paso Roballos''''' on the Ruta SN near the Ruta 41. Crosses from Santa Cruz province to East ====Region XI Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo. The Argentinian customs office is 300 m from the actual border. The nearest village with facilities is [[Bajo Caracoles]] and oh boy, you don't want to get stuck here. Perhaps it's crossable in summer, but definitely not in winter. The nearest town in Chile is [[Cochrane]]. Let us know if you hitched this border.

'''Paso Internacional Mision La Paz''Villa O'Higgins/[[El Chalten]] Foot border crossings'''''This area is sort of the hiking capital of the continent. There's many multi-day hikes advertized in both towns. Villa O' on a Higgins is the last town reachable by road from the "mainland" of Chile, via the Carretera Austral/Ruta 54 in Salta province leading 7. You could hitchhike all the way from [[Arica]] to [[Santiago de Chile]] to Boqueron departmentVilla O'Higgins without leaving Chile - that's 4. The nearest town 300km. South of size Villa O'Higgins, Chile splits up in a million fjords, this is Santa Victoria Este/Oeste where Region XII de Magallanes (really, they're the same towny la Antarctica Chilena) in begins. Chile and Argentinahave disputes over what land is owned by which country. On If you want to visit the Paraguayan side southernmost region of Chile without crossing to Argentina, there's Pozo Hondoa cruise from [[Puerto Montt]] all the way to [[Puerto Natales]] and even [[Punta Arenas]], but this won't come cheap.In [[El Chalten]] or [[Tres Lagos]] in Argentina, there's buses taking you to and from these hiking trails. One is named '''''Paso Fronterizo Entrada Mayer''''' on the nearest town of size is Mariscal Estigarribia some 200km away, which might Ruta 81. Crosses from Santa Cruz province to Region XI Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo. Border check points are ''as the bird flies'' 12km. Rides may only be hitched from each respective main road. Permits may be your stamp needed to hike in/out pointthis reserve. Let us know if If you hitched this 've done any border crossingin this region, please add more information.

'''Fortin General José Bruguez''Paso Don Guillermo''''' on a side road of the Ruta 86 in Formosa Provincial 7. Crosses from Santa Cruz province, leading to Presidente Hayes departmentinto Region XII de Magallanes. The nearest town of size in Argentina Argentinian customs office is Villa General Manuel Belgrano. The immigration offices of both countries are 100m apart 3km from the border and crosses a bridge over the Rio Pilcomayo. On Google MapsChilean one 9km, the town is abbreviated to "Fortin Gral Bruguez, Paraguay"so that's 12km of no man's land. Let us know if you hitched this bordercrossing.

'''Puente Internacional San Ignacio de Loyola''Paso Fronterizo Dorotea''''' on the Ruta 11 in Formosa province, leading to Presidente Hayes departmentProvicial 20. This one is close to [[Asuncion]], but not Crosses from the citySanta Cruz province into Region XII de Magallanes. The Argentinian town customs office is called Clorinda at a ski centre 2km from the actual border and the Paraguayan nearest town with facilities is Rio Turbio. Villa Dorotea is on the Chilean side with the customs office 4km from the border. [[Puerto Falcon. The Natales]] in Chile is nearby Paraguayan town Nanawa crosses multiple times into Clorinda, too, but lacks official exits for international passport holders. Immigration offices for both countries are 300m apart. Let us know if you hitched this bordercrossing.

'''Puerto Pilcomayo Ferry Crossing to Ita Enramada''Paso Laurita Casas Viejas''''' on the Ruta Nacional A011293. From Formosa Crosses from Santa Cruz province to Districto Capital departmentinto Region XII de Magallanes. The Argentinian customs office is 100m from the actual border, the Chilean one is 4km away. This is a the main direct border crossing by boat into a neighborhood of Asuncion called Ita Enramada. Passport control should be 100m from the pier on the Argentinian sideArgentina to [[Puerto Natales]]. Please add information about prices Let us know if you crossed borders hitched this wayborder.

'''[[Formosa]] City Ferry Crossing to Alberdi''Paso de Integracion Austral''''' on the Ruta Nacional 113. From Formosa Crosses from Santa Cruz province to Ñeembucú departmentinto Region XII de Magallanes. There's two buildings, but both Chilean and Argentinian customs are present in both buildings. This 600m ferry ride across From whichever direction you come, you always drive by the Rio Paraguay should have their respective passport controls on either side first building and get out at the port second. '''Don't panic!'''At this border you can possibly expect a needlessly complicated and long process once you arrive to Argentine customs if their X-Ray machine is broken (which it often is).They must do a manual search of your bags and tend to find silly, irrelevant things like tin foil that are apparently a matter of National Security. [[User:Themodernnomad|themodernnomad]] was once delayed leaving Argentina at the prefectura navalPaso Austral to Chile for several hours because of a 'suspicion' that turned out to be baseless. Please let us know and add information Fortunately, the ''Gendarmeria'' have poorly trained attack dogs who care more about prices if you playing with towels than sniffing for contraband. The Argentinian drivers of [[User:MOAH|Mind of a Hitchhiker]] who came driving all the way from Cordoba province to visit [[Ushuaia]] had all their apples stolen by Chilean customs, even though they crossed between countries hereback into Argentina a few hours after! This was really tragic.Warn your Argentinian drivers!

'''Colonia Cano Ferry Crossing to Pilar''Paso San Sebastián''''' on the Ruta 9Nacional 3 (which casually continues on '''Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego''' regardless of the fact that it's broken up!). From Formosa Crosses from Tierra del Fuego province to Ñeembucú departmentinto Region XII de Magallanes. The nearest Argentinian customs office is at the roundabout of the town San Sebastián, some 11km from the actual border. The Chilean customs office is General Lico V3. Mansilla, some 40km away 5km from the actual border. Use the border crossings to find direct rides to where you want to go. Argentinian plates driving into Chile will most likely drive all the way to [[Rio Gallegos]], while Chilean plates going into Chile will likely go to [[Punta Arenas]] via the [[Punta Delgada]] ferry crossing(hitchable). Pilar To find a ride to [[Porvenir]] in Paraguay Chile, [[User:MOAH|Mind of a Hitchhiker]] asked at the Chilean customs office if anyone was going there, and got offered a ride from a guy named "El Gordo" (''TheFat One'') by his colleagues. His real name is directly Sergio, as vaguely remembered, and he drives a red Toyota Hilux. This hitchhiker gave up on trying to find an earlier ride and did crossword puzzles instead until Sergio appeared and drove her the other side140km to [[Porvenir]] in no time. Let us know about With excellent suspension, the location of the passport controls ride was smooth and glorious, while driving past the prices of Bahía Inutil (''Useless Bay'') chasing the ferry if you take this crossingimminent sunset.

'''Ituzaingo - Ayolas Hydroelectric Dam''Other Border Crossings on Tierra del Fuego''''' on One example may be the Ruta 120ferry from [[Ushuaia]] to [[Puerto Navarino]] or [[Puerto Williams]] in Chile. Passport control is about 1km before This little boat may only need to cross less than 10km of water in the bridge/dam startsBeagle Channel, yet costs a magical US$200 ''or more''. ItThere's a cruise between Puerto Williams and [[Punta Arenas]], if you really want to visit '''The World's Southernmost Village''', but it will probably cost you a total distance of 40km from kidney, too.Other land borders may exist between Estancia San José (Argentina) and Camerón (Chile), but as if hitchhiking isn't hard enough on the town main roads of Ituzaingo in Corrientes province till Ayolas in Misiones departmentTierra del Fuego. Let us know Kudos if you hitched this did hitch another border.crossing, and again, please add information here if you did!

'''Puente Internacional San Roque González de Santa Cruz''' on the Ruta 105. From the Argentinian === [[PosadasBolivia]] in Misiones province to the Paraguayan town Encarnacion in Itapúa Department. There's a bridge for cars, a ferry (''Lancha'') and even a train crossing. The passport control are on their respective sides of the bridge. Did you hitch across here? Please add more info!===

Some of you might need to apply for a visa or pay a reciprocity fee when entering Bolivia. It'''San Ignacio Ferry Crossing s surprisingly strict to La Alborada''' near the Ruta Nacional 12 near San Ignacio, Misiones provinceget in. The ferry (''Lancha'') leaves from immigration officers are not very good at making you feel welcome into their country. After filling in a place form at the Paraná river called Puerto Nuevoborder, which has [[User:MOAH|Mind of a camp site. This crossing is not on Google Maps, but is clearly visible on Open Street Maps. The nearest towns in Paraguay are La Alborada, Nueva Alborada Hitchhiker]] got shouted at and her form destroyed and tossed by the German-sounding Hohenau in Itapúa department. Let us know if you crossed hereBolivian immigration officer because he deemed her handwriting unreadable.

'''Corpus Ferry Crossing Bolivian Border Crossings West to Puerto ObligadoEast''' on the Ruta Provincial 6. Goes from Corpus, Misiones province, to Puerto Obligado, Itapúa department, near Bella Vista and Hohenau. Let us know if you crossed here.

Here'''Puerto Rico Ferry Crossing to Puerto Triunfo''' near s a list of all major border crossings between Argentina and Bolivia. One can enter Bolivia from Argentina from either the Ruta Nacional 12province of Salta or Jujuy. Goes from Puerto RicoThis border region has a lot of poverty, Misiones provinceso most of them don't have fancy border complexes and paved roads, and one may have to Puerto Triunfo, Itapúa departmentfind their entry/exit stamp very far away. Most of these border crossings are also at high altitude and some of them are not open year round. Be careful with bringing coca leafs into or from the countries. Let us know if The list is not comprehensive and you crossed hereare welcome to add more information.

'''Puerto Montecarlo Ferry Crossing to Puerto Ape Aime''Paso Fronterizo Villazon' near '''' on the Ruta Nacional 129. The Argentinian town is called La Quiaca in Jujuy Province and the Bolivian one Villazón in Potosi Department. Goes from MontecarloImmigration offices are 100m apart and the two towns are stuck together. East of this border are a few minor roads also crossing, Misiones province, to Puerto Ape Aimebut they don't have immigration offices, Itapúa departmentso only pursue those at your own risk. Let us know if you crossed herehitched this border.

'''Puerto Libertad Ferry Crossing to Domingo Martínez de Irala''Mecoya/Rio Santa Rosa''''' near on a side road of the Ruta Nacional 127 in Salta province. Goes from Puerto Libertad, Misiones provinceThis one is not findable on Google Maps, but visible on Open Street Maps. The immigration office seems to Doningo Martínez be in the village called Santa Victoria in Argentina. You'll pass a town named Pucara de IralaSan Bernardo. Mecoya, the town on the Bolivian side, is 100km from the city of Tajira, Tajira Department, Alto Paraná departmentBolivia. Let us know if you crossed herehitched this border.

Some of you might need to apply for a visa or pay a reciprocity fee when entering Bolivia. It's surprisingly strict to get ''''Aguas Blancas''''' on the Ruta provincial 50 inSalta province, leading into Tajira department. The immigration officers are not very good at making you feel welcome into their countryThis one is bigger. After filling in a form at Argentinian customs is 2km from the actual border. The Argentinian town of Aguas Blancas is really small, [[User:MOAH|Mind of a Hitchhiker]] got shouted at and her form destroyed and tossed by while Bermejo on the Bolivian immigration officer because he deemed her handwriting unreadableside is rather large and has many amenities. Let us know if you hitched this border.

==== '''''Paso Internacional Salvador Mazza - Yacuiba''''' on the Ruta 34 in Salta province, leading into Tajira department. It's very big. Argentinian customs is 100m from the bridge crossing the border. The town on the Argentinian side is called Profesor Salvador Mazza and the city on the Bolivian Border Crossings West side Yacuiba. [[User:SonOfaHitch|Son Of a Hitch]] crossed this border on December 2022. Getting to East ====Yacuiba was kind of easy.Nice places on the way and the people were friendly. On the Argentinian side it was a little bit rougher but still OK.When you get to the border crossing it can be a little bit confusing. Both customs are basically at the same place. If you are leaving Bolivia you should go to where the Bolivian flag first and vice versa if you are coming from Argentina.The Bolivian customs were kind of problematic, Trying to tell me I overstayed in Bolivia but I wanted an explanation and they literally counted my days and saw that I didn't.So I got the Stamp and moved to the Argentinian side. The lady in the entrance asked me if I have hotel reservation and for how long I'm going to stay in Argentina.I just told her with a smile "I'm sleeping in my tent and I'm going to Patagonia, I wish to stay 90 days in Argentina". She was a bit shocked, went to talk to the manager I think. She came back and let me through.I think they are worried from people that come for work. I noticed they didn't stamp me, which later they explained that everything is online this days and if I want a proof I entered I can print it from the internet. It was not a problem when I left. They scanned my bag and sent me on my way.Few Kilometers into Argentina there is a police roadblock. They stopped me and asked me why I am hitchhiking and not taking buses and sleeping in hotels.I told them I prefer to travel this way because like that I can really see the country. they smiled and let me through.

Paraguay is a really nice country, but immigration checkpoints are usually very far away from the border in the nearest town of size. This doesn'''Paso Fronterizo Villazon''' t follow any particular logic, and sometimes one has to hitchhike more than 100km between borders on crappy roads to get the Ruta 9next stamp. The Argentinian town is called La Quiaca This might result in Jujuy Province and the Bolivian one Villazón in Potosi Department. Immigration offices are 100m apart having your exit and entry stamps not done on the two towns are stuck together. East of this border are a few minor roads also crossingsame day, but they don't have which might lead to nasty questions by immigration offices, so only pursue those at your own risk. Let us know if you hitched this borderofficials.

'''Mecoya/Rio Santa RosaParaguayan Border Crossings Roughly West to East''' on a side road of the Ruta 7 in Salta province. This one is not findable on Google Maps, but visible on Open Street Maps. The immigration office seems to be in the village called Santa Victoria in Argentina. You'll pass a town named Pucara de San Bernardo. Mecoya, the town on the Bolivian side, is 100km from the city of Tajira, Tajira Department, Bolivia. Let us know if you hitched this border.

'''Condado/''Paso Internacional Mision La MamoraPaz''''' on the a Ruta provincial 19 54 in Salta province, leading into Tajira to Boqueron department. AgainThe nearest town of size is Santa Victoria Este/Oeste (really, not findable yet on Google Mapsthey're the same town) in Argentina. On the Paraguayan side there's Pozo Hondo, while Open Street Maps but the nearest town of size is pretty confident about this oneMariscal Estigarribia some 200km away, which might be your stamp in/out point. Let us know if you hitched this bordercrossing.

'''Aguas Blancas''Fortin General José Bruguez''''' on a side road of the Ruta provincial 50 86 in Salta Formosa province, leading into Tajira to Presidente Hayes department. This one The nearest town of size in Argentina is biggerVilla General Manuel Belgrano. Argentinian customs is 2km from The immigration offices of both countries are 100m apart and crosses a bridge over the actual borderRio Pilcomayo. The Argentinian On Google Maps, the town of Aguas Blancas is really smallabbreviated to "Fortin Gral Bruguez, while Bermejo on the Bolivian side is rather large and has many amenitiesParaguay". Let us know if you hitched this border.

'''Paso ''Puente Internacional Salvador Mazza - YacuibaSan Ignacio de Loyola''''' on the Ruta 34 11 in Salta Formosa province, leading into Tajira to Presidente Hayes department. It's very big. Argentinian customs This one is 100m close to [[Asuncion]], but not from the bridge crossing the bordercity. The Argentinian town on the Argentinian side is called Profesor Salvador Mazza Clorinda and the city on the Bolivian side YacuibaParaguayan town Puerto Falcon. The nearby Paraguayan town Nanawa crosses multiple times into Clorinda, too, but lacks official exits for international passport holders. Immigration offices for both countries are 300m apart. Let us know if you hitched this border.

To exit to Chile there is a first stop where they give the driver a piece of paper saying how many people are in the vehicule. If you are not going to go all the way with the same driver don't forget to ask for a specific piece that say you are crossing on foot or something. Also drivers can be reluctant to pick you up all the way through the border so a sign sayin' ''Frontera'[[Formosa]] City Ferry Crossing to Alberdi' or ''Aduana'' might help (then on the Ruta Nacional 11. From Formosa province to Ñeembucú department. This 600m ferry ride across the Rio Paraguay should have their respective passport controls on either side at the port at the prefectura naval. Please let us know and add information about prices if you can speak with them in the car)crossed between countries here.

If you are going '''''Colonia Cano Ferry Crossing to Pilar''''' on Ruta 9. From Formosa province to Chile: it Ñeembucú department. The nearest Argentinian town is forbidden to enter with any kind of organic stuff such as fruitsGeneral Lico V. Mansilla, veggies, beans, seeds, cheese, etc you can try to pass them some 40km away from the actual ferry crossing. Pilar in your pocketsParaguay is directly on the other side. Just be sure to declare that you are passing with some organic stuff (rice, mate, polenta) so they can't charge you for lying Let us know about the location of the passport controls and play dumb the prices of the ferry if you get caught. Worked for me with one bag of pine nuts (piñones) and one bag of seedstake this crossing.

You can also only bring 2 packs '''''Ituzaingo - Ayolas Hydroelectric Dam''''' on the Ruta 120. Passport control is about 1km before the bridge/dam starts. It's a total distance of cigarettes, since they are much more expensive 40km from the town of Ituzaingo in Chile, or smuggle moreCorrientes province till Ayolas in Misiones department. Let us know if you hitched this border.

In '''''Puente Internacional San Roque González de Santa Cruz''''' on the north, most of Ruta 105. From the trucks will not pick you up because are afraid that Gendarmes can complains, Argentinian [[User:Eazy|eazyPosadas]] took in Misiones province to the Paraguayan town Encarnacion in Itapúa Department. There's a lift from bridge for cars, a local truck ferry (''Lancha'') and asked even a train crossing. The passport control are on their respective sides of the driver to stop a Paraguayan truck for himbridge.Did you hitch across here? Please add more info!

==== Chilean Border Crossings North '''''San Ignacio Ferry Crossing to South ====La Alborada''''' near the Ruta Nacional 12 near San Ignacio, Misiones province. The ferry (''Lancha'') leaves from a place at the Paraná river called Puerto Nuevo, which has a camp site. This crossing is not on Google Maps, but is clearly visible on Open Street Maps. The nearest towns in Paraguay are La Alborada, Nueva Alborada and the German-sounding Hohenau in Itapúa department. Let us know if you crossed here.

The following is a list of all '''''Corpus Ferry Crossing to Puerto Obligado''''' on the major border crossings between Argentina and ChileRuta Provincial 6. Goes from Corpus, Misiones province, sorted out by [[User:MOAH|Mind of a Hitchhiker]] and ordered from north to south. Not all of these have been hitchhiked by HitchWiki contributors. As most of them cross the Andes mountain rangePuerto Obligado, not all of them stay open year round. Some might be hitchable in summer during the tourist seasonItapúa department, but not outside thatnear Bella Vista and Hohenau. Do your research before Let us know if you cross! This was the disclaimercrossed here.

'''Paso Jama''Puerto Rico Ferry Crossing to Puerto Triunfo'' is ''' near the northernmost pass across the andes Ruta Nacional 12. Goes from San PedroPuerto Rico, Misiones province, CL to JuyjuyPuerto Triunfo, ARItapúa department. Coming from Chile, [[User:Dr.Keith|Keith]] had to have his pack x-rayed. There are lots of Paraguayan trucks passing through Let us know if you crossed here and few civillians. [[User:Dr.Keith|Keith]] waited 1.5 hours in San Pedro and 2 hours at the border. The border is at 4200m and can be extremely windy and cold, especially at night - be prepared! The immigration building on the Argentinian side is at the end of town. Crossing from Jujuy province into Region II de Antofagasta.

'''Paso Sico''Puerto Montecarlo Ferry Crossing to Puerto Ape Aime' on '''' near the Argentinian Ruta 51Nacional 12. Goes from Montecarlo, nearest Argentinian hamlet is named Catua. From Jujuy Misiones province into Region II de Antofagasta, to Puerto Ape Aime, Itapúa department. Let us know if you hitchhiked thiscrossed here.

'''Paso Socompa''Puerto Libertad Ferry Crossing to Domingo Martínez de Irala' on '''' near the Argentinian Ruta 163Nacional 12. From Salta Goes from Puerto Libertad, Misiones province , to Region II Doningo Martínez de AntofagastaIrala, next to an active volcanoAlto Paraná department. Let us know if you hitchhiked thiscrossed here.

'''Paso San Francisco''Triple Frontera/Tríplice Fronteira''''' is between at the end of the Ruta Nacional 12 in [[CopiapoPuerto Iguazu]], Chile and Misiones province, Argentina. From here you can cross by ferry to Paraguay, to a village named San Francisco, that is near to [[San Miguel de Tucuman|San MiguelCiudad del Este]], ArgentinaAlto Paraná department. There is little traffic along this route If not by ferry, one has to cross the international bridge to [[Brazil]] and then enter Paraguay. Let us know what you could wait for days at 3800m. Not recommended. Located on the Ruta 60. Crosses from Catamarca province into Region III de Atacama.did around this border!

All major border crossings from Argentina to Brazil. Check whether you need a visa or not. Don't get too comfortable with your Spanish; they speak Portuguese in Brazil. Just stating the obvious here. Customs are called ''Paso del Agua NegraAlfândega''' on the Ruta 150. The customs office is in Las Flores 90km away. Crosses from San Juan province into Region IV de Coquimbo. Let us know if you hitchhiked thisPortuguese.

'''Paso Internacional Los LibertadoresBrazilian Border Crossings Roughly West to East''' between [[Mendoza]] and [[Santiago]] is probably the best option with lots of truck and civilian traffic. You will also pass Mt. Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the Southern and Western hemispheres. There's a tunnel between the two countries. Goes between Mendoza province and Region V de Valparaiso.

'''Paso Vergara''Triple Frontera/Tríplice Fronteira' on '''' at the end of the Ruta 226Nacional 12 in [[Puerto Iguazu]], Misiones province, Argentina. Crosses from Mendoza province to Region VII del MauleThe town on the Brazilian side is called Foz do Iguaçu, in State of Paraná. Argentinian customs The passport control in Argentina is 8km 2km away from the actual borderon a bridge in the Rio Iguazú/ Rio Iguaçu. Let us know if The Brazilian customs is another 2km away on the other side. If you hitched 've hitchhiked across this.border, please add information!

'''Paso Pehuenche''Puente Internacional Comandante Andresito''''' on the Ruta 145Provincial 19. Crosses Goes from Mendoza the Argentinian town Comandante Andresito in Misiones province , to Region VII del MauleCapanema, State of Paraná. Migration The Argentinian passport control is in Las Loicas, 40 km 800m from the actual borderand the Brazilian one 300m. The distance between the two nearest settlements is 38km. Let us know if you hitched thisborder.

'''Paso Pichachen''San Antonio Bridge''''' on the Ruta 6101 in the town of San Antonio, Misiones province. The Brazilian town is named Santo Antônio do Sudoeste, in State of Paraná. Crosses from Neuquen province to Region VIII del Bio BioThe border crossings are in an urban area a mere 150m apart. Let us know if you hitched thisborder.

'''Paso Pino Hachado''Bernardo de Irigoyen - Barracão''''' on the Ruta 242. Crosses from Neuquen 101/14 in the town of Bernardo de Irigoyen, Misiones province to Region IX de la Araucania. Argentinian immigration The brazilian town is 2called Barracão in Paraná State,5km from and there's almost no physical border between the two towns, with multiple crossings. You can get your entrance/exit stamps at the bridge close to the Plaza San Martin on the actual borderArgentinian side. Customs offices are within 100m of each other. Let us know if you hitched thisborder.

'''Paso Icalma''Puente Internacional Paraje Rosales''''' on the Ruta 1327, the nearest locality being Cruce Caballero, Misiones province. Crosses from Neuquen province to Region IX de la AraucaniaThe Brazilian town is called Paraíso, State of Santa Catarina. Argentinian immigration customs is 6km 2km from the actual borderand the Brazilian ones 100m. The distance between the two nearest towns is 40km. Let us know if you hitched this border.

'''Paso Mamuil Malal''El Soberbio Ferry to Porto Soberbo''''' on the Ruta 60. Crosses from Neuquen provincial 2, inside the town of El Soberbio, Misiones province to Region IX de la Araucania. Argentinian immigration The Brazilian town is 1Porto Soberbo,5km from State of Rio Grande do Sul, and significantly smaller than its Argentine counterpart. Customs of both countries are directly on the shores of the actual borderRio Uruguay. Let us know if you hitched this border.

'''Paso Carirriñe''Alba Posse Ferry to Porto Mauá''''' on the Ruta 62provincial 8, in the village of Alba Posse, Misiones province. Crosses from Neuquen province to Region XIV los RiosThe Brazilian town is Porto Mauá, State of Rio Grande do Sul. Argentinian immigration The Brazilian customs is 47km from directly on the actual bordershore. Let us know if you hitched herethis border.

'''Paso Hua Hum''Panambí Ferry to Porto Vera Cruz''''' on the Ruta 48provincial 5, village of Panambí, Misiones province. Crosses from Neuquen province to Region XIV los RiosThe Brazilian town is Porto Vera Cruz, State of Rio Grande do Sul. Argentinian customs is 3km from the actual border. The Chilean one is are on the actual border. In Chile you need to take a ferry to get connected shore next to the other roadsmunicipal camping. Let us know if you hitched herethis border.

'''Paso Fronterizo Cardenal Antonio Samoré''San Javier Ferry to Porto Xavier''''' on the Ruta 231. Crosses from Neuquen provincial 2, town of San Javier, Misiones province to Region X de Los Lagos. The Argentinian customs Brazilian town is 17km from Porto Xavier, State of Rio Grande do Sul. Customs of both countries are directly on the shores of the actual borderRio Uruguay. Let us know if you hitched this oneborder.

'''Paso Pérez Rosales''Garruchos Ferry''''' on a the Ruta with no numberprovincial 37, from Puerto Frías in Argentina in Rio Negro province. Nearest Argentinian town of size is called Llao LlaoGarruchos, near [[Bariloche]]. You'll have to take several seasonal ferries in both Argentina and Chile to get hereCorrientes province. The nearest Brazilian town is also calles Garruchos, State of size on the Chilean side is called Peulla in Region X de Los LagosRio Grande do Sul. This Location of customs currently unknown - might be a border is not visible on Google Maps, only on Open Street Mapsfor locals - but the ferry definitely exists. Please let Let us know if you accomplished this masterpiececrossed here.

'''Paso Futaleufú''Puente Internacional de la Integracion/Ponte Internacional da Integraçao''''' on the Ruta 259121 between Santo Tomé, Corrientes province and the Brazilian São Borja, State of Rio Grande do Sul. Crosses The Argentinian customs is 3km from Chubut province to Region X de Los Lagosthe middle of the bridge in the Uruguay river. The distance between location of the two immigration offices is less than 1km. This Brazilian passport control is unknown, but there's a major tourist hot spot, so if fair chance the in/out stamps are done in the same building at the border isn't closedArgentinian side (speculation, it should be fairly hitchableyes). Please verify the hitchability once Enlighten us if you've crossed herethis border.

'''Paso Rio Encuentro''Alvear - Itaqui ferry''''' on the Ruta 44. Crosses from Chubut Nacional 14 between Alvear and, Corrientes province to Region X de Los Lagosand the Brazilian Itaqui, State of Rio Grande do Sul. The Argentinian side has a town named Carrenleufú customs is right on the shore and the Chilean has Brazilian one named Alto Palenapresumably as well. Let us know Please add info if you crossed herethis border.

'''Paso Coyhaique/Coiaique''Puente Internacional Getúlio Vargas-Agustín Pedro Justo''''' on the Ruta 74. Crosses 14 from Chubut Paso de los Libres, Corrientes province , to Region XI Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campothe Brazilian city of Uruguaiana, State of Rio Grande do Sul. This is a big one. The Argentinian customs is 2km from 1 km before the border bridge and Brazilian customs 1 km after. It's doubtful you can walk the nearest Argentinian town is named Aldea Beleiro2 km over the bridge. Let us know if you crossed herehitched this border.

'''Paso Palavicini''' on the Ruta 72 (Ruta 45 on Google Maps)Uruguay is a super lovely country where hitchhiking and freecamping are fairly easy. Crosses from Santa Cruz Many Argentinians look at Uruguay as a province to Region XI Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo, not a country, because of its size. The Argentinian customs office is 2km from the actual All bordercrossings between Argentina and Uruguay cross a river, either by bridge or by ferry. The Chilean customs is on the limit By all means try to avoid taking Argentinian currency to Uruguay and vice versa as you are going to lose a lot of Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez town as spotted by value when changing (like user [[User:MOAHMiriam|Mind Miriam]] experienced kind of a Hitchhikerannoyed). She took the next border. Let us know if you crossed this borderIf necessary, change to Dollars in between.

'''Paso de Chile ChicoUruguayan border crossing north to south''' on the Ruta 43. Crosses from Santa Cruz province to Region XI Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo. The Argentinian customs office is in [[Los Antiguos]] and the Chilean one in [[Chile Chico]]. This border is perfectly hitchable, as recorded by [[User:MOAH|Mind of a Hitchhiker in a vlog. No man's land is about 8km long.

'''Paso Roballos''Puente Internacional Salto Grande' '''' roughly on the Ruta SN near Nacional 14 between Concordia, Entre Rios province and Salto in the Ruta 41Salto Department. Crosses from Santa Cruz province to Region XI Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del CampoThe bridge is actually 15 km north of both cities, so it's quite the detour. The bridge is also a hydroelectric dam on the Uruguay River and it's one of the biggest border crossings in Uruguay. Argentinian customs office is 300 m 4 km from the center of the bridge (the actual border) and might do both the Argentinian and the Uruguayan entry/exit stamps. The nearest village with facilities is [[Bajo Caracoles]] As Concordia and oh boySalto are only separated by 1 km of river, you don't want it might be possible to cross from city to get stuck here. Perhaps it's crossable in summercity on a foot passenger ferry, but definitely not in winter. The nearest town in Chile information is [[Cochrane]]scarce. Let us know Please add info if you hitched this border.

'''Villa O'Higgins/[[El Chalten]] Foot border crossings'Puente Internacional General Artigas'''This area is sort of the hiking capital of the continent. There's many multi-day hikes advertized in both towns. Villa O'Higgins is the last town reachable by on a side road from the "mainland" of Chile, via the Carretera Austral/Ruta 7Nacional 14 between Colón, Entre Rios province and Paysandú, Paysandú Department. You could hitchhike all the way from [[AricaUser:MOAH|Mind of a Hitchhiker]] hitched this border from Uruguay to [[Santiago]] to Villa O'Higgins without leaving Chile - Argentina in 2016 and found out that's 4both the Argentinian and the Uruguayan customs are on the Uruguayan side, about 1 km from the center of the bridge.300km. South of Villa OShe didn'Higginst get an Uruguayan exit stamp, Chile splits up in a million fjordsthe reason being "We're both MERCOSUR, this is where Region XII de Magallanes (y la Antarctica Chilena) beginswe share resources. You can go now". Okay... Chile and Argentina have disputes over what land is owned by which countryShe got a ride to Colón from a guy who lives there. If you want to visit 're traveling the southernmost region of Chile without crossing to Argentinaother direction, there's a cruise from [[Puerto Montt]] all an YPF gas station on the way Argentinian side that leads to [[Puerto Natales]] and even [[Punta Arenas]]the bridge, but this won't come cheapabout 5 km from the center of the bridge.In [[El Chalten]] or [[Tres Lagos]] in Argentina, there's buses taking you to The distance between the center of Colón and from these hiking trailsthe center of Paysandú is 20 km. One is named There'''Paso Fronterizo Entrada Mayer''' on the Ruta 81. Crosses s a bus going from Santa Cruz province Paysandú center to Region XI Aisén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo. Border check points are ''as a neighborhood called Nuevo Paysandú, which is at the bird flies'' 12km. Rides may only be hitched from each respective main road. Permits may be needed to hike in this reservethe border. If youIt've done any s not the busiest border crossing in this region, please add more informationoutside the holiday season.

'''Paso Don Guillermo''Puente Libertador General San Martín' on '''' off the Ruta Provincial 7. Crosses from Santa Cruz Nacional 14 roughly between [[Gualeguaychu]], Entre Rios province into Region XII de Magallanesand Fray Bentos, Rio Negro Department. The nearest city of size in Uruguay is Mercedes, Soriano Department. Argentinian customs office is 3km 5 km from the center of the bridge. Uruguayan customs is 1.5 km from the center of the brige. The distance between Gualeguaychú and Mercedes is 68 km. User [[User:Miriam|Miriam]] hitched this border in 2017 to get around expensive ferry rides and went from Buenos Aires to Montevideo in one day. It is forbidden to cross the bridge by foot, so you need a ride across which the Chilean border posts were willing to give. You only need one 9kmstamp, at the Uruguayan side, so that's 12km because both countries have some kind of no man's landtreaty. Border police were more than bored and literally painting their nails. Let us know if you hitched this border crossingEverything tranquilo.

'''Paso Fronterizo Dorotea''Ferry Cacciola Tigre - Carmelo' on the Ruta Provicial 20. Crosses from Santa Cruz '''' possibly via Isla Martin Garcia! Tigre is a village next to Buenos Aires capital, inside Buenos Aires province into Region XII de Magallanes. The Argentinian customs office is at It's a ski centre 2km train ride away and can't really be hitched to from the actual border and city. Carmelo is in Carmelo department, Uruguay. The ferry crosses the nearest town with facilities is Rio Turbiode la Plata. Villa Dorotea is Info on the Chilean side with the customs office 4km from the borderprices and times have to be Googled by oneself. [[Puerto Natales]] in Chile This is nearbya very interesting way to cross borders. Let us know if you hitched this border crossingOne might get a glimpse or even moor at Isla Martin Garcia.

'''Paso Laurita Casas Viejas''Isla Martín Garcia' on the Ruta 293. Crosses from Santa Cruz province into Region XII de Magallanes'''' is a great mystery. The island is Argentinian customs office is 100m from the territory in Uruguayan waters and has a brother island north of it called Isla Timoteo Dominguez. By now they've grown together and are one, so there's an actual border, on these islands. It's a really tiny island with not many people living there. One gets to the island either via Tigre or via the Chilean one Puerto Madero ferry pier. Google is 4km awaythy friend. This Whether it is possible to go here to Uruguay legally is unknown. The nearest landfall from the main direct border crossing from Argentina island to Uruguay is 4 km and there's a pier over there called "Martin Chico". If you've never done this, it's a great opportunity to [[Puerto Natales]]give boathitching a try. Let us know if you hitched went to this border.island and what your next move was!

'''Paso de Integracion Austral''' on the Ruta Nacional 3. Crosses from Santa Cruz province into Region XII de Magallanes. There's two buildings, but both Chilean and Argentinian customs are present in both buildings. From whichever direction you come, you always drive by the first building and get out at the second. '''Don't panic!'''At this border you can possibly expect a needlessly complicated and long process once you arrive to Argentine customs if their XFerry Tigre -Ray machine is broken (which it often is).They must do a manual search of your bags and tend to find silly, irrelevant things like tin foil that are apparently a matter of National Security. [[User:Themodernnomad|themodernnomad]] was once delayed leaving Argentina at the Paso Austral to Chile for several hours because of a 'suspicionColonia del Sacramento' that turned out to be baseless. Fortunately, the ''Gendarmeria'' have poorly trained attack dogs who care more about playing with towels than sniffing for contraband. The Argentinian drivers of [[User:MOAH|Mind of a Hitchhiker]] who came driving all the way from Cordoba province to visit [[Ushuaia]] had all their apples stolen by Chilean customs, even though they crossed back into Argentina a few hours after! This was really tragicTicket prices vary. Warn your Argentinian drivers! '''Paso San Sebastián''' on the Ruta Nacional 3 (which casually continues on '''Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego''' regardless of the fact that it's broken up!). Crosses from Tierra del Fuego province into Region XII de Magallanes. The Argentinian customs office is at the roundabout of the town San Sebastián, some 11km from the actual border. The Chilean customs office is 3.5km from the actual border. Use the border crossings to find direct rides to where Google before you want to go. Argentinian plates driving into Chile will most likely drive all the way to [[Rio Gallegos]], while Chilean plates going into Chile will likely go to [[Punta Arenas]] via the [[Punta Delgada]] Let us know if you took this ferry crossing (hitchable).To find a ride to [[Porvenir]] in Chile, [[User:MOAH|Mind of a Hitchhiker]] asked at cross the Chilean customs office if anyone was going there, and got offered a ride from a guy named "El Gordo" (''TheFat One'') by his colleagues. His real name is Sergio, as vaguely remembered, and he drives a red Toyota Hilux. This hitchhiker gave up on trying to find an earlier ride and did crossword puzzles instead until Sergio appeared and drove her the 140km to [[Porvenir]] in no time. With excellent suspension, the ride was smooth and glorious, while driving past the Bahía Inutil (''Useless Bay'') chasing the imminent sunsetborder.

'''Other Border Crossings on Tierra ''Ferry Buenos Aires - Colonia del FuegoSacramento'''One example may be '' is by far the ferry from [[Ushuaia]] most popular way to [[Puerto Navarino]] or [[Puerto Williams]] in Chile. This little boat may only need get to cross less than 10km of water in the Beagle Channel, yet costs a magical US$200 ''or more''Uruguay. There's three companies that operate on this crossing and there's a cruise between Puerto Williams ferry leaving every 2 hours. The companies are Buquebus, Seacat Colonia and Colonia express. Seacat is usually the cheapest. You can book your tickets online and [[Punta Arenas]], if you really want to visit '''The World's Southernmost Village''don't have a credit card, but ask an Argentinian CS host to buy it and pay it will probably cost you back to them in cash. [[User:MOAH|Mind of a kidney, too.Other land borders may exist between Estancia San José Hitchhiker]] took this ferry in 2016 (Argentinaand 2011) and Camerón found out that (Chilesomehow)tickets were half price if you paid them in Uruguayan pesos. No guarantee that this is still the case, but as if hitchhiking isnit't hard enough s worth to play around with it. She paid €20 for a one-way ticket. The ferry terminal is in the neighborhood of Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires and can be rather busy on weekends when people do the main roads of Tierra del Fuegoshopping in Uruguay. Kudos if you did hitch another border crossingIn summer, there's more ferries per day and more people taking them. You get the Argentinian exit and again, please add information here if Uruguayan entry stamp both on the Argentinian side when you did!travel in this direction. People are very pushy to go on board. Loads of competition to get a window seat.

As == Camping ==In general camping is really easy. Gas stations are a vegan good option.But there is also so much space, that if you hide a bit your tent nobody will bother you're down to fruits and veggies from the markets. No restaurant will serve anything veganIn some parts wild camping is illegal. As Especially when there is a vegetarian you're down to pizzaslot of paid camping sites all around.

[[User:Guaka|guaka]] slept next == Recycling ==Reciclar (Recycling), which is basically taking the food supermarkets throw away,is very common in Argentina.when you enter shops looking like a traveler (not a tourist) the seller might ask you if you want the "recicle",Which means the things that they are going to a gas station oncethrow. Banana with some spots, without a tentsome tired carrots and etc.You can also ask if there is somethings they are going to throw if they don't ask you.In fruit and vegetable shops it's very common, without being bothered by anything but mosquitosalso possible in small supermarkets and restaurants towards the end of the day.

In 2010 [[User:Themodernnomad|themodernnomad]] squatted == Personal Experiences ==''There's a stark difference between Patagonia and everything that's north of it. My waiting times have been between one second and one complete day. Hitchhiking in an empty shipping container behind a gas station Patagonia in [[Ushuaia]] for 45 daysautumn was quite terrible, especially when headed south. Once I was going north on the Ruta Nacional 3, rides started to come easier. He also has squatted up service It's still best to find rides on YPF and Petrobras gas stations from Bariloche all the way , to Saltasecure rides, but I've also managed to get by with just a ratty sleeping bag thumb and body odor/or sign. He would sometimes get free sandwiches Getting out of the bigger cities ranges from staff/passerby, easy peasy to complete hell. Argentinians are super friendly - especially in the north - and always offer to share their mate with you. I hitchhiked in all seasons over the course of about 6 months in 2016 and some in 2017. Preparation for the occasional shower when he started weather is key to how you're going to be mistaken for garbageexperience this vast land.'' - [[User:MOAH|Mind of a Hitchhiker]]

In 2013 ''I find that hitching on the road less traveled means quicker rides with the one or two cars that pass within the hour. YPF gas stations are great. Camped all over without any hassles. Hitching in the north should be done via gas stations. Yeah, it's less interesting, but that's how you're going to get the rides you want.'' - [[User:sebastienhhChael777|sebastienhhChael]] was host in the churches of San Martin de los Andes and Bariloche (a small franciscan church close to the entrance) and also found a family to host him asking for a place to sleep at the church of Zapala after their reunion.

''Hitchhiking at the Ruta 81 that crosses the entire Formosa Province, Here is hell. The heat is incredible, and people dont really know why they have to pick you up. Me and Patrick almost got shot from a local farmer, as we tried to get aid on water. A Truck intentionally tried to kill us at night while we walked. But out short analysis of that people are just lovely. Formosan chicks are really beautiful. Id recommend getting your rides at YPF gas stations.'' - hitchhiking in Argentina by [[User:fyrexiaKorn|fyrexiaKorn]]on [https://warmroads.de/en/hitchhiking-in-9-argentina/ - warmroads.]

Here is a short anlyses I hitchhiked Argentina in the begging of 2023 for almost 90 days. In general I felt the hitchhiking was really good. Before that in Bolivia I was mainly hoping for trucks,Becuase normal cars asked me for money, which i didn't have. But in Argentina by [[User:Korn|Korn]] on [https://warmroadsI got rides from everyone, including many invatiations from people to their houses and meals.It did start a bit slow. Average waiting time of more than an hour. But I would also get rides that take me really far, so I would do a really good distance everyday.I did do a mistake once.de/en/hitchhiking-in-9-argentina/ - warmroadsWhich was to trust some drivers that offered me a ride to the middle of nowhere. They told me many people cross their village going to my destination,I guess for them many is really different from my definition of many, because barely any cars past. 15 cars an hour (I counted). So I was stuck there for a whole day.]

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