Sasabe, Arizona, Arizona ↔ El Sásabe, Son.
Sasabe, Arizona – El Sásabe border wait times
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- Dollar today (MXN)
- $18.63
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How to cross between Sasabe, Arizona and El Sásabe
Sasabe, Arizona, is south of Tucson via Route 286. It's a rural crossing with little traffic and limited hours.
Tips for crossing at Sasabe, Arizona
- Check the hours before leaving Tucson: the drive is long and the crossing may be closed.
What do you need to go from Sasabe, Arizona to Mexico?
The wait times on this page are for entering the United States. There is usually no long line to enter Mexico, but Mexican Customs may inspect you using the red/green light system. Before heading south:
- If you are a foreign national going beyond the border zone or staying several days, check with Mexico's National Immigration Institute (INM) whether you need the Multiple Migration Form (FMM).
- Your U.S. auto insurance almost never covers you in Mexico: buy Mexican liability insurance.
- To drive outside the free zone you need a temporary vehicle import permit (Banjercito).
- Declare it if you carry more than 10,000 dollars in cash or its equivalent.
On the way back, have your passport or resident card ready and check the wait time above. Also read what you can bring across the border.
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Frequently asked questions about the Sasabe, Arizona border crossings
How far is Sasabe from Tucson?
About an hour and a half by car via AZ-286.
What do I need to go from Sasabe, Arizona to El Sásabe?
A passport or passport card to return to the U.S. and, if you drive, Mexican auto insurance. If you are a foreign national going beyond the border zone, check with Mexico's National Immigration Institute (INM) whether you need the FMM.
What is the dollar exchange rate today in El Sásabe?
The reference exchange rate is $18.63 pesos per dollar. Banks and exchange houses apply their own buy and sell margin. Check today's exchange rate.