Forum: Latin America
02-05-2013, 04:04 PM
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Hi mate.
I have done a lot of research on the...
Hi mate.
I have done a lot of research on the subject.
I would ship the bike to Chile (Valparaiso) e ride to and from Brazil.
It is better to avoid the ports in Brazil - unfortunately too much...
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Forum: Latin America
01-17-2013, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 384
I hate to use the word "impossible". But, in my...
I hate to use the word "impossible". But, in my opinion, three weeks are just not enough even if you push hard.
I know a couple of riders who have done it (Miami to Sao Paulo) in 40 days - but, as...
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Forum: Latin America
12-09-2012, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 626
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Forum: Latin America
12-08-2012, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,894
No big deal.
Not a big issue.
Common Sense as...
No big deal.
Not a big issue.
Common Sense as usual.
I wouldn't take several thousand dollars in cash with me to another country - not safe at all walking around carrying big money with you.
As...
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Forum: Latin America
09-28-2012, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
Martín,
Border crossing in Assis-Brasil...
Martín,
Border crossing in Assis-Brasil / Iñapari is no worries at all.
If you are coming from Brazil to Peru, after the border, you have a paved road to Puerto Maldonado and Cuzco...
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Forum: Latin America
08-15-2012, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 831
SP to Bogotá, I believe would take at least 10...
SP to Bogotá, I believe would take at least 10 days, leaving Brazil through Acre.
I don't think you will be able to ride 500 miles in Ecuador and Colombia.
In the desert part of Peru, you should do...
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Forum: Latin America
07-28-2012, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 856
The situation is no good in the stretch between...
The situation is no good in the stretch between Santa Cruz and Puerto Suarez (Brazilian Border - Corumba).
Unfortunately, at the moment it is considered a dangerous area to ride.
I haven't heard of...
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Forum: Latin America
07-28-2012, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
Rodrigo,
I've heard of people crossing...
Rodrigo,
I've heard of people crossing BR-319 using all sorts of bikes.
Obviously, it would be easier using a lighter bike. But, it should be fun anyway.
Take care.
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Forum: Latin America
07-26-2012, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
Kito,
That's right. BR230 is easier than...
Kito,
That's right. BR230 is easier than BR319.
BR-319 is best known as the Ghost Road - it is simply not considered an oficial Brazilian Road anymore.
BR-230, although not paved,...
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Forum: Latin America
07-26-2012, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
Kito,
I got some recent reports on BR-230...
Kito,
I got some recent reports on BR-230 (Transamazonica).
It is ok. A bit of rain (some mud spots) but nothing to worry about.
You should be able to cross it in 2-3 days.
From...
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Forum: Latin America
07-16-2012, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
Great !!! :clap:clap:clap
Congratulations.
So...
Great !!! :clap:clap:clap
Congratulations.
So you both now belong to the BR-319 Club (The Ghost Road Club).
And I didn't have to call the Army.
Well done, mate.
Have a cold Skoll to celebrate.
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Forum: Latin America
07-13-2012, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,790
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Forum: Latin America
07-11-2012, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,790
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Forum: Latin America
07-09-2012, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,790
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Forum: Latin America
07-08-2012, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
Werner,
I was told there are about 6...
Werner,
I was told there are about 6 Embratel Towers in the 400KM Section.
Not sure the distance between them, but I would guess around 70KMs.
The small villages where you can...
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Forum: Latin America
07-08-2012, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
BR-319 - Updade Report
Werner and Claudia,
Just heard from a Rider who has crossed BR-319 in June.
The Rainy Season is over. Everything is dry and passable.
You should be able to cross it in 2-3 days...
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Forum: Latin America
07-08-2012, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
Br-319
Werner,
That is right !
You can refuel in Humaita and then, again, 400KMs later (as you get close to Careiro-Castanho).
I don't believe your lack of portuguese will be a serious...
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Forum: Latin America
07-08-2012, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
Br-319
These guys have crossed it a couple of years ago (check from "Day 4"):
https://sites.google.com/site/cartapecuaria2/viagem-ao-norte?offset=10
There is this video:
http://youtu.be/krSfR9aULF8
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Forum: Latin America
07-08-2012, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
Hummmm........that's a challenge.
Please...
Hummmm........that's a challenge.
Please note that the Brazilian National Roads Departament (DNIT) does not consider the BR-319 an official road in Brazil.
BR-319 was built in the 70s by the...
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Forum: Latin America
07-08-2012, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
Three Riders are right now crossing the...
Three Riders are right now crossing the Transamazonica and then BR-319 (Porto Velho to Manaus).
Here is the email address of one of them (Fleury): oscar_fleury@yahoo.com
His Spot Link is :...
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Forum: Latin America
05-31-2012, 07:07 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,259
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Forum: Latin America
05-30-2012, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,259
Hi Fabian,
Yes. It is a very easy route...
Hi Fabian,
Yes. It is a very easy route from Montevideo to Rio.....lots of cities, gas stations and motels in between.
My suggestion would be:
Montevideo to Chuy.
Chuy to Rio...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
05-28-2012, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 93
Views: 5,444
We won't be able to make it.
We will be riding...
We won't be able to make it.
We will be riding in Spain and France in July.
Bman, what about the parrilla ? Are you going to try it again ?
This time don't follow my instructions and leave the...
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Forum: Latin America
05-11-2012, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 408
Views: 36,956
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Forum: Latin America
05-04-2012, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
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Forum: Latin America
04-27-2012, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,791
You should be ok with your tires, John....
You should be ok with your tires, John. Especially if they look used.
I don't think you are going to have any problems crossing the border into Brazil.
Leave those Colombians Ladies...
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Forum: Latin America
04-16-2012, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 408
Views: 36,956
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Forum: Latin America
04-16-2012, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,791
Especially imported goods are very expensive...
Especially imported goods are very expensive here.
You should be ok with food, drink and accomodation (all sorts of hotels, pousadas, resorts(if you want)).
Gas is also going to hurt your pocket - ...
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Forum: Latin America
04-16-2012, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 408
Views: 36,956
What a shame !!!
Such a nice way to cross the...
What a shame !!!
Such a nice way to cross the Darien, visiting the San Blas Islands while crossing the Darien and taking your moto with you.
I guess if you analize the issue without emotions, this...
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Forum: Latin America
04-13-2012, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,791
Is that it ? ...
Is that it ?
http://www.motoban.com.br/loja/index.php?cPath=36&osCsid=7fff8da0d2ebb00b242ad2bf37446f2b
(http://www.motoban.com.br/loja/index.php?cPath=36&osCsid=7fff8da0d2ebb00b242ad2bf37446f2b)
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Forum: Latin America
04-11-2012, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,791
John,
What are your plans ? Are you...
John,
What are your plans ? Are you going to try BR-319 ?
Let us know if you are coming down to State of Sao Paulo, so we can meet and have a few.
Hope you enjoy Brazil.
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Forum: Latin America
04-11-2012, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
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Forum: Latin America
04-11-2012, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,791
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Forum: Latin America
03-15-2012, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
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Forum: Latin America
03-14-2012, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 501
Views: 42,320
As far as I know, you are going to pay a multa...
As far as I know, you are going to pay a multa (fee) when you reach the border, at Receita Federal, for keeping the bike in Brazilian Territory past the permit date.
However, keep in mind that if...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-17-2012, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 1,386
Views: 308,702
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Forum: Latin America
01-13-2012, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 363
Views: 27,076
Humm........interesting......you might have a...
Humm........interesting......you might have a Brazilian Couple visiting you, camping and having a few beers with you and Ken.
Let's see how things develop during the next few months.
Hope it works...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-25-2011, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 5,124
Views: 1,344,017
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Forum: Latin America
12-23-2011, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 180
Views: 23,423
As usual, tons of useful information from...
As usual, tons of useful information from Bananaman about Panama.
We would never been able to reach villages such as Yavisa and El Povenir and find accommodation in Torti without his help.
Great...
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Forum: Latin America
12-15-2011, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,528
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