He Christ the Redeemer Pass, a strategic point between Argentina and Chile, is preparing for a weekend of intense movement, despite not having holidays or tourist bridges. Those who visit Mendoza see in this crossing the opportunity to make cheaper purchases in various items, thanks to the exchange and price difference between both countries.
According to information provided by the Argentine Gendarmerie, since Friday morning, a business day, there was a considerable waiting time of up to four hours to carry out customs procedures at the complex. The liberatorsheading to Chile.
This situation generated long lines of Argentine vehicles, extending under the shed, similar to what is observed during Holy Week, when the influx of tourists is significant. The authorities reported a large movement of Argentines looking to make purchases in Chile, collapsing the Christ the Redeemer Pass.
On Thursday, 4,506 people were counted who left the neighboring country, anticipating an increase in this number during the weekend. Likewise, since early Friday morning, lines of Argentine vehicles were already observed waiting to cross the border, evidencing the interest of the local population in taking advantage of the most affordable prices in Chile, without having to travel to more distant cities such as Viña del Mar or Santiago.
The weather forecast for this weekend in Alta Montaña is favorable, with no precipitation forecast, which guarantees safe conditions for vehicular traffic and maintains the Christ the Redeemer Pass open 24 hours a day. In addition, it is important to remind Argentines that when entering Chile, they must set their clocks back one hour, since winter time applies in our country.
