Some background: I bought the bike from another HUBB user who rode his bike down from Texas. I was able to title and register the bike in my name in WA, so I've got the paperwork and license plate with me here in Argentina. The TVIP is in the previous owner's name and expires in a week, but I have a notarized letter authorizing me to drive the bike out of the country with the purpose of returning to the US. I tried to get a new TVIP today with the notarized letter and previous owner's paperwork at Aduanas in Cordoba, but was unable - however, the customs official told me I should have no problem leaving the country with my notarized letter.

My question is: where would be best to cross the border out of Argentina in order to switch license plates and paperwork in between countries? I want to 'sign out' of Argentina with the previous owner's paperwork and plate and 'sign into' the next country with my paperwork and plate (so that I own the bike).

My plan was to go into Uruguay somewhere, but I've been told that the officials of both countries sit at the same desk along this border (making the plate and paperwork swap impossible). Is there a crossing into Uruguay where there is space between both borders? Or does anyone have other recommendations where I should cross?

Any advice is GREATLY appreciated! I've been searching the forums, but haven't found any uptodate info for this. Cheers!

Take the ferry from B.A. to Uruguay. Easy.

Crossing at the Falls have posts on either side of the river

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I had definitely considered taking the ferry from BA to Uruguay. However, I was told that others had tried this and failed (not sure why). I had also heard that it's incredibly expensive to take the ferry to Uruguay.

I'll have to look into the ferry more. I'm guessing it worked for you? When?

Tony - 'the falls' is Iguazu?

You heard wrong....but it sure pays to shop for a cheaper day, time and boat.

Mark - well that's definitely good to hear. Is there a specific location or ferry that you would recommend?