What a wonderful chaos! The border crossing in Desaguadero consists only of a narrow bridge that connects the Bolivian and Peruvian part of the city, and where all passenger traffic has to pass ... on foot, otherwise it simply will not work. Numerous bicycle taxis are available on both sides of the border to take them and their luggage from the stop of the car, taxi or bus to the customs office. Local traffic, pedicabs, pedestrians, everything runs and criss-cross and the access roads can become clogged (especially during the tourist season). Especially on the Peruvian side where the parking area for waiting vehicles is very close to the border. It is quite possible that you as a pedestrian are in the same traffic jam as, for example, a large bus. Despite this chaos, you can continue your journey without too much delay, but with a beautiful...
Read moreNo queues. Maybe if you cross on tuesday or friday when they have the international market on, story might be different... Polite and informative...
Read morePésimo paso. Eviten si pueden hacerlo. El turista no recibe ningún tipo de información ni apoyo, si pasa la frontera cae en una trampa, no hay ningún control en el ingreso, todo esta preparado para que la policía boliviana asalte con coimas al pobre turista desinformado al momento de salir o entrar del país. Imposible hacer aduana, no había información cuando te das cuenta ya pasaste ilegalmente,100 usd me costo que no me...
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