Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bariloche to Puerto Montt
This border crossing over the Andes to Chile is usually no
fuss; an optional 'tour' is the famous, scenic 12-hour bus-boat combination. It takes two
days in winter.
El Calafate to Puerto Natales and Parque Nacional Torres del Paine
Probably the
most beaten route down here, heading from the Glaciar Perito Moreno (near El Calafate)
to Parque Nacional Torres del Paine (near Puerto Natales). Several buses per day in
summer; one to two daily in the off-season.
Los Antiguos to Chile Chico
Those entering Argentina from Chile can access the
rugged RN40 from here and head down to El Chaltén and El Calafate. Best in summer,
when there's actually public transport available.
Mendoza to Santiago
The most popular crossing between the two countries, passing
6962m Aconcagua en route.
Salta to San Pedro de Atacama (via Jujuy, Purmamarca and Susques)
A 10-hour bus
ride through the altiplano with stunningly beautiful scenery.
Ushuaia to Punta Arenas
Daily buses in summer, fewer in winter, on this 10- to 12-hour
trip (depending on weather conditions), which includes a ferry crossing at either Porvenir
or Punta Delgada/Primera Angostura.
URUGUAY & PARAGUAY
There are two direct border crossings between Argentina and Paraguay: Clorinda to
Asunción, and Posadas to Encarnación. From Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, you can also
cross through Brazil into Ciudad del Este, Paraguay.
Border crossings from Argentine cities to Uruguayan cities include: Gualeguaychú to
Fray Bentos; Colón to Paysandú; and Concordia to Salto. All involve crossing bridges.
Buses from Buenos Aires to Montevideo and other waterfront cities, however, are slower
and less convenient than the ferries (or ferry-bus combinations) across the Río de la
Plata.
Bus
Travelers can bus to Argentina from most bordering countries. Buses are usually comfort-
able, modern and fairly clean. Crossing over does not involve too many hassles; just
make sure that you have any proper visas beforehand.
River
There are several river crossings between Uruguay and Buenos Aires that involve ferry or
hydrofoil, and often require combinations with buses.
Buenos Aires to Colonia
Daily ferries (one to three hours) head to Colonia, with bus
connections to Montevideo (additional three hours).
