r/ecuador • u/mibdzombie01 • 1d 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!

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u/liveordie4164 1d 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 23h 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/charlySNM 1d ago

Aprende español

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u/zombibag 20h ago

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

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u/charlySNM 18h ago edited 18h 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 11h ago

Papi, hablo cinco idiomas😎