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Paso San Francisco

Catamarca and Atacama · Argentina and Chile

The remote high-Andes crossing on Argentina RN60 and Chile CH-31 between Fiambala and Copiapo.

Primary window
Normally austral summer · status and hours must be confirmed
References
9
Coverage
established
Reviewed
Aug 2026

Operational warnings

red · Operational constraint

Paso San Francisco is a remote border crossing above 4,700 metres with restricted operating periods and weather closures.

A closed complex or inadequate fuel and acclimatisation makes the international stage non-viable.

Planning response: Confirm both countries' status and hours the same day, carry sufficient fuel and cross only after acclimatisation.

Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.

Route tyre evidence

Tyres reported on Paso San Francisco

No reviewed tyre observation is published for this route.

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Field Links are reviewed references, not live guarantees. Conditions, closures, services and regulations change. Confirm critical information with the responsible authority before relying on it.