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Garitas is free to download and its core experience stays free. It is made for iPhone, covers the Mexico–U.S. and Canada–U.S. borders, is available in English, Latin American Spanish, and Canadian French, requires no Garitas account, and offers an Apple Watch app with Garitas Pro.
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Each crossing highlights the lane with the shortest wait right now — right on the page and in the app.
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The best time to cross
Every crossing gets hourly statistics. During the week of each supported Mexican or U.S. holiday, when data is available, the website and app show what CBP reported during the same week one year earlier as context; it is historical data, not a prediction.
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The free experience is made for iPhone, with Mexico–U.S. and Canada–U.S. crossings, maps, lane waits, and hourly stats. It is available in English, Latin American Spanish, and Canadian French. The Apple Watch app, complications, and Smart Stack are part of Garitas Pro.
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See your crossings at a glance with small, medium, and large widgets on the iPhone Home Screen. The large one carries the day's chart; tap any widget to open that crossing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Garitas?
- Garitas is your copilot at the border.
We display real-time wait times for all border crossings and ports of entry on the Mexico–U.S. and Canada–U.S. borders, helping you choose the best moment and the fastest lane. - Are the data official?
- Yes. We sync with official data from CBP — the same source each port of entry publishes — and relay it as-is, no made-up numbers.
- How often is the data updated?
- CBP updates wait times constantly. The web reflects each available reading live, without reloading the page. The iPhone and Apple Watch apps check for new readings while they are open; Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, complications, and Smart Stack update on the system's schedule.
- Does Garitas cover all border crossings?
- Yes. We cover all official land ports of entry along the Mexico–U.S. and Canada–U.S. borders, including pedestrian lanes, personal vehicles, commercial lanes, and SENTRI, NEXUS and Ready Lane lanes.
Both the website and the iPhone app include crossings along both borders. - Do you show SENTRI and FAST lanes?
- Yes. We show the status of SENTRI (trusted travelers) and FAST (commercial cargo) lanes at all ports where they are available.
This helps compare and choose the most efficient lane. - Is Garitas free?
- Yes. Live waits, maps, hourly stats, Home Screen widgets, StandBy, and CarPlay stay free in the app; the web is free too. You don't need a Garitas account and we don't show ads. Garitas Pro is an optional annual subscription that includes alerts, Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch, Siri, and Shortcuts.
- Can I use Garitas to check SENTRI or Ready Lane times?
- Yes. We break down the official SENTRI and Ready Lane times published by CBP so you can choose the fastest lane based on your documentation.
- Does Garitas guarantee wait times?
- No. Actual wait times may vary due to random inspections, traffic, or incidents at the port of entry.
We show the official CBP estimates alongside each crossing's hourly history so you can decide with more context. - Can I save my favorite crossings?
- Yes, in the iPhone app: pick your crossings on a live map — including the ones near you — and drag them into the order you want on the Home Screen.
The web version does not support customization. - Which devices can I use Garitas on?
- Web, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
The website and iPhone app cover both the Mexico–U.S. and Canada–U.S. borders. The iPhone app is available in English, Latin American Spanish, and Canadian French.
The Apple Watch app, complications, and Smart Stack are part of Garitas Pro. - Does it cover San Ysidro and Laredo?
- Yes. We cover the entire border:
Tijuana: San Ysidro, Otay and PedWest.
Tamaulipas: Laredo, Colombia and Anzaldúas.
Ciudad Juárez: Paso del Norte, Zaragoza and Ysleta.
And all other official ports. - What is Ready Lane and can I use it?
- Ready Lane is an express lane for documents with RFID technology, such as the U.S. Passport Card and other compatible IDs; see the official CBP Ready Lanes page for the full list of accepted documents and usage requirements.
It is faster, but you must present the physical document for scanning. - Can I cross the border with my pet?
- DOGS: Generally 6+ months old and microchipped; review the CDC Dog Import Form & Instructions and the USDA/APHIS Dog Import Requirements for additional rules (e.g., screwworm certificate).
CATS: Must appear healthy on inspection; see the official CDC Bringing Animals into the U.S. page for full details. - Do I need the I-94 permit?
- Yes, if you travel more than 25 miles into the U.S. or stay for more than 30 days.
You can request it via the CBP One app or on I-94 Online before crossing. - How do I know the best time to cross?
- Every crossing's page includes Hourly statistics: today so far vs. what's typical for that weekday and the best hour of the day and of what's left.
During the week of each supported Mexican or U.S. holiday, when data is available, the website and iPhone app also show what CBP reported during the same week one year earlier. It is a historical reference, not a prediction; check live wait times before you travel.