Rumichaca

Usually people say this bridge makes getting from Colombia to Ecuador ridiculously easy — hop across, sort out the border formalities, exchange some money if you need to, grab a taxi or bus, and off you go. The crossing itself is supposed to be quick and painless, although apparently the place can get pretty crowded. Convenient, yes. But somehow and I know now from my experience the reality is a little more entertaining.

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Triple crossing of the Ecuadorian-Colombian border

South America 2013-2014

It was the first time for me to cross the border on foot, so I had little idea what to do. Thanks to the English part of Google I knew I needed to find three more walkers at the bus station and take a taxi to the border checkpoint...