Peru–Colombia River Border Closed 20–22 June for Elections
The river border crossing between Peru and Colombia was closed from 18:00 on 20 June 2026 and reopened at 06:00 on 22 June 2026. The closure was in place to prevent interference with Colombia’s presidential election. The crossing — most commonly used at the tripoint of Leticia (Colombia) and Santa Rosa de Yavarí or Iquitos (Peru) — is now fully operational again.
Who Is Affected
The closure affects passengers travelling overland or by river across the Peru–Colombia border in the Loreto Region, including:
- Iquitos to Leticia routes by speedboat or cargo vessel on the Amazon River
- Any onward connections to Tabatinga (Brazil) that involve crossing the Colombian side of the tripoint
- Private vessels and commercial ferries
It does not affect air travel between Peru and Colombia. Flights between Lima and Bogotá, Medellín, or other Colombian cities continue to operate normally.
Planning a crossing now
The border is now fully open. For those planning future travel between Peru and Colombia via the Amazon tripoint, note that Colombia holds its next presidential election in 2030 — a border closure of this type is unlikely before then. For current crossing information and entry requirements, check our Peru visa requirements page and verify the latest status with your nearest Colombian consulate.
Practical Notes
The Loreto Region is already in a US State Department Level 2 area due to crime linked to drug trafficking and illegal mining near the border. Travellers in this region should read our Peru safety guide and carry copies of all entry documents. The border area is remote, with limited consular access; enrol in your government’s travel registration programme before you go.
Our June travel guide for Peru and visa requirements page have more detail on what documents you need to transit both countries. If you are comparing a Peru–Colombia itinerary, see our Peru vs Colombia guide.