Villazón

Villazón is a town in southern Bolivia, on the border with Argentina. It sits directly across La Quiaca River from La Quiaca in Argentina. The town is a busy trading hub, with large quantities of goods flowing north.

For other uses, see Villazón (disambiguation).
Villazón
Wiyacha
Town
Flag of Villazón
Flag
Official seal of Villazón
Seal
Villazón is located in Bolivia
Villazón
Villazón
Location in Bolivia
Coordinates: 22°05′28″S 65°35′46″W
Country Bolivia
DepartmentPotosí
ProvinceModesto Omiste
Elevation
3,447 m (11,309 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total37,113
Time zoneUTC-4 (BOT)
WebsiteOfficial website

It is also a heavily used transit hub for tourists passing into Bolivia. A train line connects Villazón with Tupiza, Uyuni and Oruro. Two train services, the Expreso del Sur and slightly cheaper Wara Wara del Sur, each run twice a week. Buses also connect to many destinations.

  • People queueing up to cross the border into Villazón
    People queueing up to cross the border into Villazón
  • Town square in Villazón
    Town square in Villazón
  • Una 2pintoresca peatonal de Villazón
    Una 2pintoresca peatonal de Villazón
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