Del Rio → Ciudad Acuña

Del Rio

8AM - 8PM Daily

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Know before you go

Del Rio is a toll bridge into Ciudad Acuna; keep some pesos for the toll. Space can be tight for larger rigs.

At the border

What's where?

Marker positions are approximate — confirm exact locations on the day.

Customs (Aduana)

Customs inspection point immediately south of the bridge, including the random-selection inspection light.

Banjercito (TIP)

Vehicle permit office in Ciudad Acuña\'s Zona Centro, about a 10-minute drive from the bridge, open daily 6am–10pm.

Immigration (INM)

Immigration office near the bridge crossing for processing your FMM tourist permit.

Food

Abbey Road Cafe and Beatles Museum located behind the Aduana.

Driving the crossing

Step by step, southbound

1

From Del Rio, take Veterans Blvd (Spur 239) south to the Del Rio–Ciudad Acuña International Bridge toll plaza.

2

Pay the toll and cross the bridge over the Rio Grande into Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila.

3

Clear the aduana checkpoint immediately after the bridge and follow signage to INM if you need to process an FMM.

4

If you need a vehicle Temporary Import Permit, continue about 10 minutes into town to the Banjercito office on Calle Hidalgo in Zona Centro.

5

Continue south on Mexican Federal Highway 2 toward your destination.

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Before you cross

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