## Bah Free Shop (Uruguaiana, RS): Practical Border-Shopping Guide

What it is: Bah Free Shop is a licensed loja franca (duty-free store) operating in Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul—Brazil’s major land crossing to Argentina (across the bridge to Paso de los Libres). It appears on Receita Federal’s official list of approved border duty-free operators for Uruguaiana. e Informações do Brasil

Where it is:
– Main store (matriz): Rua Duque de Caxias, 1341, Centro, Uruguaiana, RS 97501-591. Phone: (55) 3401-1500. – Uruguaiana – RS
– Branch (filial): Rua João Manoel, 2679 (same central area). The brand states it operates two stores “practically at the same address” and offers customer parking.

Opening hours: The Uruguaiana tourism office lists daily 09:00–19:30 for Bah Free Shop. Waze’s venue page shows the same hours pattern. Always check locally in case of special dates. – Uruguaiana – RS

Payments & pricing claims (as advertised by the store): Bah promotes prices in BRL (reais), no IOF, and installments up to 12x without interest on its social channels. Treat these as store policies/marketing that can change.

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### Why Uruguaiana is a duty-free hotspot
Uruguaiana is a key Brazil–Argentina land border city. The municipality itself highlights a “Rota dos Free Shops” with Bah and other operators officially listed with addresses and hours, which is useful for planning a multi-store visit on foot or by car around the central grid. – Uruguaiana – RS

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## What you can legally buy: Brazil’s current loja franca rules (land borders)

Brazil grants travelers an additional duty-free allowance specifically for purchases in border lojas francas (like Bah) on a rolling 30-day window. According to Receita Federal’s “Guia do Viajante,” this additional exemption is USD 500 every 30 days for land-border free-shop purchases. Exceeding the allowance is taxed under the RTE regime. Minors under 18 cannot buy alcohol or tobacco. (Rules can change; verify before shopping.) e Informações do Brasil

Brazil’s rules are periodically consolidated and clarified by Receita (e.g., Portaria 2.075/2022 on the Regime Aduaneiro Especial de Lojas Francas). If you need the legal basis, consult Receita’s materials or municipal/industry summaries that reference the consolidated framework.

> ⚠️ Flagging potential outdated/conflicting info online: Some third-party news posts and blogs still quote different dollar limits or older transition schedules. Always default to Receita’s current “Guia do Viajante” page for the live allowance, quantities (e.g., caps on liters of alcohol and cigarette packs), and eligibility conditions. e Informações do Brasil

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## How to plan your stop at Bah Free Shop

### 1) Confirm hours and locations the day you go
– Official municipal tourism listing: Bah at Rua Duque de Caxias, 1341 (09:00–19:30 daily). – Uruguaiana – RS
– Navigation app listing: Same time window shown on Waze for “Bah Free Shop.”
– Brand channels: Two stores (Duque de Caxias 1341 and João Manoel 2679) and on-site parking are stated by the brand.

### 2) Track your 30-day allowance
Keep your receipts for all loja franca purchases; Receita’s rules count the allowance per person on a 30-day rolling basis. If you shop again in that window, what you already purchased counts toward the USD 500. e Informações do Brasil

### 3) Bring valid ID for age-restricted items
Minors under 18 are not allowed to buy alcohol or tobacco even if accompanied. e Informações do Brasil

### 4) Expect prices in BRL and installment options (as advertised)
Bah’s social pages emphasize BRL pricing, no IOF, and up to 12x installment offers. These are store policies rather than federal rules, so verify at checkout.

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## Quick facts & contacts

– Licensed operator: BAH FREE SHOP is listed by Receita Federal among Uruguaiana’s approved border duty-free stores. e Informações do Brasil
– Municipal listing: Address and hours published by Turismo Uruguaiana (city hall). – Uruguaiana – RS
– Phone: (55) 3401-1500 (as listed by the city portal and Waze venue page). – Uruguaiana – RS
– Main address: Rua Duque de Caxias, 1341, Centro. (Matches municipal listing and multiple directories.) – Uruguaiana – RS
– Branch address: Rua João Manoel, 2679 (stated by the brand).

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## Orientation tips around the border zone

– Compact downtown circuit: Bah’s Duque de Caxias address is in the Centro district, close to other listed free shops, which allows efficient comparison shopping on foot or by short drives. The Rota dos Free Shops page provides a concise catalog of names, addresses, and hours to map your loop. – Uruguaiana – RS
– International context: Uruguaiana faces Paso de los Libres (Argentina) across the International Bridge, forming one of the Southern Cone’s busiest land crossings—useful if you’re coordinating logistics on both sides. (General city/border context.) Library

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## What to double-check before you go

1) Allowance & quantities: Confirm the latest USD 500/30-day loja franca allowance and quantitative limits on alcohol/tobacco on Receita’s page; treat any other figures found on blogs or old news as potentially outdated. e Informações do Brasil
2) Holiday hours: The city page shows standard hours, but special dates can vary; confirm directly via (55) 3401-1500 or the store’s social channels. – Uruguaiana – RS
3) Payment conditions: If you rely on installments (12x) or no IOF, verify at the cashier because store policies can change and may vary by card issuer.

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## Sources & verification

– Official operator list (Receita Federal): Bah Free Shop listed for Uruguaiana-RS among licensed lojas francas. e Informações do Brasil
– Municipal tourism (Uruguaiana): “Rota dos Free Shops” with Bah’s address, phone, and hours. – Uruguaiana – RS
– Duty-free rules for border lojas francas: USD 500 additional exemption per traveler every 30 days, with quantitative limits; minors under 18 cannot purchase alcohol/tobacco. e Informações do Brasil
– Store’s own communications: Two stores (Duque de Caxias 1341; João Manoel 2679), parking, hours messaging; BRL pricing, no IOF, 12x installments.
– Navigation listing corroborating hours: Waze venue page for Bah Free Shop.

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### Bottom line
If you’re legally eligible to buy under Brazil’s border loja franca regime, Bah Free Shop in Uruguaiana is a licensed option with published daily hours (09:00–19:30) and a central address that fits neatly into the city’s compact duty-free circuit. Keep your receipts, watch your 30-day USD 500 allowance, and verify any store-specific payment perks at checkout. e Informações do Brasil

> Inclusivity & factual accuracy note: All rules cited come from Receita Federal’s “Guia do Viajante” and can change. Age-based restrictions on alcohol/tobacco are strictly enforced in Brazil. When in doubt, rely on the Receita link above and call the store to confirm accessibility, product availability, and payment terms on the day of your visit. e Informações do Brasil