The Wayro route from Posadas to Santana do Livramento, Brazil is 362 miles (582 km), about 7 h 54 min of driving without stops. You cross from Argentina into Brazil at about mile 220, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Argentina, Brazil. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; Brazil August 31, 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.”
- Brazil: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 362 mi (582 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN105 → RN14 → RN117 → BR-290 → RSC-377 → BR-293 |
| Border crossing | about mile 220, Argentina → Brazil (Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana) |
| Regions on the route | Misiones, Corrientes, Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Crossing from Argentina into Brazil
The route crosses at about mile 220, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana, from Corrientes into Rio Grande do Sul. Plan on two checks on each side: immigration for your passport and customs for the car.
| Entering Brazil (U.S. citizens) | Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. |
|---|---|
| Driving in Brazil | If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with 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, Brazil (updated August 06, 2026); U.S. State Department, Argentina (updated July 16, 2026). Checked October 10, 2026; rules change, so confirm before you go.
What the drive from Posadas to Santana do Livramento is like
RN14 (182 mi) and BR-293 (58 mi) carry about 66% of the 362 miles. The first 220 miles are in Argentina; the last 142 are in Brazil. It runs through 3 regions: Misiones, Corrientes, Rio Grande do Sul. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Posadas to Santana do Livramento, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Misiones |
| RN105 | 3–29 | 26 | Misiones |
| RN14 | 29–211 | 182 | Misiones, Corrientes |
| RN117 | 211–218 | 7 | Corrientes |
| connecting roads | 218–219 | 1 | Corrientes |
| BR-290 | 219–265 | 46 | Corrientes, Rio Grande do Sul |
| RSC-377 | 265–300 | 35 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-293 | 300–358 | 58 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 358–362 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
- Mile 35 of this route: Misiones → Corrientes (region line)
- Mile 220 of this route: Corrientes → Rio Grande do Sul (international border)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Posadas and Santana do Livramento
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Mission San José de Itacuá (mile 30), Museo Provincial San Ignacio de Loyola (mile 30), St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana (mile 220)
- Museums and history: Mission San José de Itacuá (mile 30), Museo Provincial San Ignacio de Loyola (mile 30), Mission Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Acaraguá y Mbororé (mile 155), St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana (mile 220)
Parque ecológico Candelaria
Near the town of Candelaria in southern Misiones, the Parque ecológico Candelaria was created for wildlife conservation, environmental education and recreational tourism.
Mission San José de Itacuá
Remains of the Jesuit mission of San José de Itacuá lie outside the town of San José in Misiones. Founded by José Cataldino in 1633, it was refounded in 1660 and destroyed in 1817.
Museo Provincial San Ignacio de Loyola
Built in 1895, Museo Provincial San Ignacio de Loyola stands at the corner of Centenario and 9 de Julio avenues in San José.
Teatro Prezewodowski
Built in 1883, Teatro Prezewodowski is a theater standing in the town of Itaqui in Brazil.
Mission Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Acaraguá y Mbororé
In the town of La Cruz, Corrientes, Mission Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Acaraguá y Mbororé was one of the missions the Jesuits founded in their Province of Paraguay during Spanish colonial rule.
St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana
Uruguaiana's St. Ann Cathedral grew out of the parish of Santana, created in 1846 together with the town, and was built between 1861 and 1874.
More drives to Santana do Livramento
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Santana do Livramento
- Bento Gonçalves to Santana do Livramento
- Passo Fundo to Santana do Livramento
- São Leopoldo to Santana do Livramento
- Novo Hamburgo to Santana do Livramento
- Caxias do Sul to Santana do Livramento
More drives from Posadas
- Posadas to Paso de los Libres
- Posadas to Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay
- Posadas to Filadelfia, Paraguay
- Posadas to Neuland, Paraguay
- Posadas to San Bernardino, Paraguay
- Posadas to Mercedes, Uruguay
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Posadas to Santana do Livramento, Brazil?
About 7 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 362 miles.
What is the driving distance from Posadas to Santana do Livramento, Brazil?
About 362 miles (582 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 Posadas to Santana do Livramento drive cross the border?
At about mile 220, from Argentina into Brazil, at Paso de los Libres–Uruguaiana.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Posadas into Brazil?
Visa required: apply and get approved before you travel; travelers without visas can't enter. Passport: must be valid for one month at entry, with a blank page for each stamp. If you'll stay more than 180 days and drive, carry an Inter-American Driving Permit with your U.S. license. (U.S. State Department, updated August 06, 2026.)
Is it safe to drive from Posadas to Santana do Livramento, Brazil?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Posadas to Santana do Livramento?
In order: RN105, RN14, RN117, BR-290, RSC-377 and BR-293. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Posadas and Santana do Livramento?
Closest to the road: Mission San José de Itacuá (jesuit mission ruins, mile 30, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo Provincial San Ignacio de Loyola (museum, mile 30, 0.9 mi from the route); St. Ann Cathedral, Uruguaiana (cathedral, mile 220, 0.7 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.