Plan on about 11 h 22 min of driving for the 460-mile (740 km) trip from Resistencia to Francisco Beltrão, Brazil, before any stops. You cross from Argentina into Brazil at about mile 409, at Bernardo de Irigoyen–Dionísio Cerqueira.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. This drive passes within 100 miles of the border with Paraguay.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Argentina, Brazil. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
- Brazil: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 460 mi (740 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | RP63 → RN16 → RN12 → RP17 → RN14 → BR-163 → BR-280 |
| Border crossing | about mile 409, Argentina → Brazil (Bernardo de Irigoyen–Dionísio Cerqueira) |
| Regions on the route | Chaco, Corrientes, Misiones, Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Crossing from Argentina into Brazil
The route crosses at about mile 409, at Bernardo de Irigoyen–Dionísio Cerqueira, from Misiones into Santa Catarina. 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.
Driving Resistencia to Francisco Beltrão: the shape of the trip
RN12 (314 mi) and RP17 (67 mi) carry about 83% of the 460 miles. The first 409 miles are in Argentina; the last 51 are in Brazil. It runs through 5 regions: Chaco, Corrientes, Misiones, Santa Catarina, Paraná. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Resistencia and Francisco Beltrão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Chaco |
| RP63 | 4–8 | 4 | Chaco |
| RN16 | 8–11 | 3 | Chaco |
| local roads | 11–16 | 5 | Corrientes |
| RN12 | 16–330 | 314 | Corrientes, Misiones |
| local roads | 330–334 | 4 | Misiones |
| RP17 | 334–401 | 67 | Misiones |
| RN14 | 401–408 | 7 | Misiones |
| connecting roads | 408–409 | 1 | Misiones |
| BR-163 | 409–414 | 5 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-280 | 414–452 | 38 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| local roads | 452–460 | 8 | Paraná |
- Mile 11 of this route: Chaco → Corrientes (region line)
- Mile 201 of this route: Corrientes → Misiones (region line)
- Mile 409 of this route: Misiones → Santa Catarina (international border)
- Mile 432 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (region line)
What to see on the way from Resistencia to Francisco Beltrão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Corrientes Cathedral (mile 12), Parque ecológico Candelaria (mile 216), Horacio Quiroga Municipal Museum (mile 240), San Ignacio Miní (mile 242), Salto Capioví (mile 280)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Capioví (mile 280)
- Museums and history: Corrientes Cathedral (mile 12), Parque temático de la Cruz (mile 228), Nuestra Señora de Loreto (mile 236), Horacio Quiroga Municipal Museum (mile 240), San Ignacio Miní (mile 242)
Corrientes Cathedral
Corrientes Cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Corrientes and part of the Archdiocese of Corrientes.
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.
Parque temático de la Cruz
Near Santa Ana in Misiones, the Parque Temático de la Cruz is a tourist complex covering 57.5 hectares on Cerro Santa Ana, about 360 meters above sea level.
Nuestra Señora de Loreto
Founded by the Jesuits in 1610, the Reducción de Nuestra Señora de Loreto was among the earliest missions of the colonial Province of Paraguay; its site lies in Candelaria Department, Misiones Province.
Horacio Quiroga Municipal Museum
Also known as the Casa de Horacio Quiroga, the Museo Provincial Horacio Quiroga is a museum in the town of San Ignacio, Argentina.
San Ignacio Miní
Some 60 kilometers north of Posadas in Misiones Province, San Ignacio Miní is one of the Jesuit missions of the Spanish colonial Province of Paraguay.
Salto Capioví
On Capioví Creek in the town of Capioví, Misiones, Salto Capioví drops 7 meters across a 20-meter width into a natural pool up to 4 meters deep.
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More drives from Resistencia
- Resistencia to Mercedes, Argentina
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Resistencia to Francisco Beltrão, Brazil?
About 11 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 460 miles.
How far is Francisco Beltrão, Brazil from Resistencia by car?
About 460 miles (740 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 Resistencia to Francisco Beltrão drive cross the border?
At about mile 409, from Argentina into Brazil, at Bernardo de Irigoyen–Dionísio Cerqueira.
What do U.S. citizens need to drive from Resistencia 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.)
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Resistencia to Francisco Beltrão drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Within 100 miles (160 km) of Brazil's land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela). Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Resistencia to Francisco Beltrão?
In order: RP63, RN16, RN12, RP17, RN14, BR-163 and BR-280. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Resistencia to Francisco Beltrão?
Closest to the road: Corrientes Cathedral (cathedral, mile 12, 0.5 mi from the route); San Ignacio Miní (jesuit mission ruins, mile 242, 0.3 mi from the route); Salto Capioví (waterfall, mile 280, 0.2 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.