Macara
is a small
town on the
Ecuadorean-Peruvian
border. Less
busy than
Huaquillas,
its another
alternative
for crossing
the border
into Peru.
Macara's main
activity is
agriculture,
especially
rice cultivation.
There are
several bus
connections
to other destinations
such as Sullana
and Piura
[Peruvian
coast].
General
information
Banks:
Banco
de Loja
in Macara
can change
your dollars
into soles.
There are
also several
currency exchange
offices
at the international
bridge and
in Macara.
Getting
there
Frequent buses
available
from Loja
and Cariamanga
cooperatives,
leaving every
day from Macara
to Loja
[5
to 6 hours].
Tickets are
around US$6.00*.
Macara
to La Tina
border
Over the Macara
river lies
the international
bridge approx.
3 km from
the village.
Getting
there
There
is a frequent
taxi
and pickup
service [US$1.00*].
Frequent bus
and minibuses
run from La
Tina
to Sullana
on the Peruvian
side of the
border [31/2
hours]
for about
US$4*.
Ecuadorean
immigration.
Here, the
Ecuadorean
immigration
police will
stamp your
passport with
an "exit"
stamp if you're
leaving the
country. The
whole procedure
takes less
than 15 minutes,
depending
how many passengers
on your bus
are also crossing
the border.
If you're
coming from
Peru or going
back into
Ecuador, ask
the police
officer on
duty to stamp
your passport
for a 90-day
tourist visa.
Check the
procedure
when crossing
over to Peru
through Huaquillas.
Peruvian
immigration
The Peruvian
immigration
Police are
located in
Sullana [130
km from the
International
bridge].
*Prices
are approximate
Last
updated 19th
July 2006
