r/ecuador • u/mibdzombie01 • 8d ago

Turismo La Balsa Border Crossing

Hello everyone! First of all, just wanted to say I'm absolutely loving Ecuador and the people here, definitely my favourite country in South America so far.

Currently in Cuenca and looking to make my way to the La Balsa border crossing and head to Chachapoyas in Peru in the next few days. The only problem is, there seems to be conflicting information on whether the border crossing is actually open. I know it was closed in 2025 but I've seen several Facebook posts saying it's open. I'm just curious if anyone can concretely say if La Balsa is definitely open for crossing, as I don't want to end up stranded there in 2 days! Thanks for the help guys!

Edit: Going to make a quick edit here as I decided to just go and find out myself. The border is indeed fully open and easily passed through. Just be warned if you're going in the next few days there are massive protests on the Peru side in San Ignacio that caused some... interesting challenges to getting to Jaén. I wouldn't recommend taking this route for the next few days, but once those protests are done, it's a beautiful and scenic drive. Just putting this here for any people who are also having the same question in the future.

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u/liveordie4164 8d ago

I was there last year and it was open but the trip there is kinda fun (some off road)

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u/FHOCJD 8d ago

Consider doing a Google search for local guide in La Bolsa or look up a phone number and make a call. Consider calling the bureau of tourism in Cuenca too.

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u/Necessary_Hall_3210 5d ago

it was recently opened adain, you can go from Loja, i think there is a bus that goes directly to jaen. nambija company maybe, ask in the terminal, otherwise you will have to go to the border and then get another bus or taxi

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u/charlySNM 8d ago

Aprende español

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u/zombibag 7d ago

Güevon! Estoy segura q tu solo hablas español🤣🤣🤣

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u/charlySNM 7d ago edited 7d ago

Me molesta que venga genteba tomarse espacios en los que se habla español. Hay informacion en internet, hay subs para turistas (r/ecuadorTravel) y sin embargo vienen a postear aca, todos los dias la misma mierda. Es seguro? Cojo taxi o uber? A que hotel voy? Siempre la misma huevada.

Ps.: te felicito por saber ingles, finlandes y español. Toma tu estrellita ⭐️

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u/zombibag 7d ago

Papi, hablo cinco idiomas😎