By road, Chajarí and Barra de Valizas, Uruguay are about 513 miles (825 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 31 min of driving. You cross from Argentina into Uruguay at about mile 122, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
Full advisory: Argentina, Uruguay. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; Uruguay July 28, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
- Uruguay: “Several of the main highways are particularly accident-ridden.”
| Distance | 513 mi (825 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN14 → RN135 → I-B |
| Border crossing | about mile 122, Argentina → Uruguay (the Colón–Paysandú bridge) |
| Regions on the route | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, San José, Canelones, Maldonado, Rocha |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The border on the way to Barra de Valizas
The route crosses at about mile 122, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge, from Entre Ríos into Paysandú. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Uruguay (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Uruguay | You can drive on your U.S. license. |
| Entering Argentina (U.S. citizens) | No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid when you enter; leave a blank page for the entry and exit stamps. |
| Driving in Argentina | A valid U.S. license usually works; an International Driving Permit is recommended. |
| Rental car | Cross only if the rental company authorizes it in writing and gives you the papers for the border; ask before you book. |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Uruguay (updated August 13, 2026); U.S. State Department, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
The Chajarí–Barra de Valizas drive in a few lines
RN14 (110 mi) and RN135 (9 mi) carry about 23% of the 513 miles. The first 122 miles are in Argentina; the last 391 are in Uruguay. It runs through 8 regions: Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, San José, Canelones, Maldonado, Rocha. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Chajarí to Barra de Valizas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Entre Ríos |
| RN14 | 2–112 | 110 | Entre Ríos |
| RN135 | 112–121 | 9 | Entre Ríos |
| local roads | 121–366 | 245 | Entre Ríos, Paysandú, Río Negro, Flores, San José, Canelones |
| connecting roads | 366–367 | 1 | Canelones |
| local roads | 367–395 | 28 | Canelones, Maldonado |
| I-B | 395–401 | 6 | Maldonado |
| local roads | 401–513 | 112 | Maldonado, Rocha |
- Mile 122 of this route: Entre Ríos → Paysandú (international border)
- Mile 155 of this route: Paysandú → Río Negro (region line)
- Mile 210 of this route: Río Negro → Flores (region line)
- Mile 271 of this route: Flores → San José (region line)
- Mile 321 of this route: San José → Canelones (region line)
- Mile 390 of this route: Canelones → Maldonado (region line)
- Mile 447 of this route: Maldonado → Rocha (region line)
What to see on the way from Chajarí to Barra de Valizas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Palmar National Park (mile 83), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 239), Teatro Politeama (mile 331), Observatorio Astronómico del CURE (mile 464)
- Nature and outdoors: El Palmar National Park (mile 83), Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (mile 239), Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station (mile 401), La Sirena Beach (mile 506)
- Museums and history: Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú (mile 129), Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (mile 367)
El Palmar National Park
Set off National Route 14 in Entre Ríos, between Colón and Concordia, El Palmar National Park protects groves of yatay palms along with gallery forest, savanna and grassland.
Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú
Paysandú's Catholic parish church of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Benedict of Palermo was named a minor basilica in 1949 and remains an active parish of the city.
Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice
Off Route 3 near Trinidad, the Dr. Rodolfo Tálice Ecopark (Reserva de Flora y Fauna Dr. Rodolfo Talice) is a fenced wildlife reserve where axis deer, greater rheas and pampas deer roam free alongside other species.
Teatro Politeama
Canelones' Teatro Politeama opened in 1921 and reopened in 2014 as the Complejo Cultural Politeama Teatro Atahualpa del Cioppo. Uruguay declared the theater a National Historic Monument in 2022.
Iglesia de Cristo Obrero y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Engineer Eladio Dieste's Church of Christ the Worker in Estación Atlántida, inaugurated in 1960, joined UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2021. Look for its wavy brick walls and roof, an openwork brick bell tower and an underground baptistery.
Cerro Pan de Azúcar Native Wildlife Breeding Station
Near Piriápolis in Maldonado, this breeding station for native wildlife on Cerro Pan de Azúcar is surrounded by native vegetation and offers guided visits, including a native wildlife trail and a path up the hill.
Observatorio Astronómico del CURE
Run by the University of the Republic's eastern campus (CURE), this small observatory in Rocha opened in 2016 and uses a 30 cm reflector telescope under a motorized dome for teaching, research and public outreach.
La Sirena Beach
About 2.5 km north of Aguas Dulces, La Sirena is one of Uruguay's two official naturist beaches, backed by vegetated dunes, small marshes, lagoons and pine and acacia woods where coastal birds are common.
In Barra de Valizas itself
Parque nacional Cabo Polonio
Part of Uruguay's national protected areas system since 2009, Cabo Polonio National Park spans 25,820 hectares of coastline, ocean and offshore islands.
Cabo Polonio Lighthouse
Standing on the Cabo Polonio headland in Uruguay's Rocha department, this lighthouse looks out over the Atlantic Ocean and was built in 1881.
Dunes of Cabo Polonio
Inside Cabo Polonio National Park in Uruguay's Rocha department, a band of natural sand dunes runs along the Atlantic Ocean.
More drives to Barra de Valizas
- Maldonado to Barra de Valizas
- Montevideo to Barra de Valizas
- Veinticinco de Agosto to Barra de Valizas
- Nueva Helvecia to Barra de Valizas
- Colonia del Sacramento to Barra de Valizas
- Conchillas to Barra de Valizas
More drives from Chajarí
- Chajarí to Adrogué
- Chajarí to Magdalena
- Chajarí to Chascomús
- Chajarí to Cariló
- Chajarí to Villa Gesell
- Chajarí to Capilla del Monte
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Chajarí to Barra de Valizas, Uruguay?
About 10 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 513 miles.
How far is Barra de Valizas, Uruguay from Chajarí by car?
About 513 miles (825 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Where does the Chajarí to Barra de Valizas drive cross the border?
At about mile 122, from Argentina into Uruguay, at the Colón–Paysandú bridge.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Chajarí into Uruguay?
No visa needed for visits of 90 days or less. Passport: must be valid for 6 months beyond your arrival date. You can drive on your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 13, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Chajarí to Barra de Valizas, Uruguay?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Uruguay Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Chajarí to Barra de Valizas use?
In order: RN14, RN135 and I-B. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Chajarí and Barra de Valizas?
Closest to the road: El Palmar National Park (national park of Argentina, mile 83, 0.1 mi from the route); Reserva de Flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice (botanical garden, mile 239, 0.2 mi from the route); Teatro Politeama (theater, mile 331, 0.1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.