Colombia to Patagonia overland
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Colombia to Patagonia overland is an epic continental journey along the Andes across South America. This route starts from the sunny beaches of the Caribbean and crosses Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina before terminating on the icy shores of the Antarctic Ocean. Crossing 6 countries, spanning over 10,000 km, this is one of the ultimate overland journeys in the world.
UnderstandThis trip can be divided into three similar-sized segments, each with its own characteristics:
PrepareDress in layers to adapt to the diverse climates you will encounter along this trip. Start with T-shirts, bring a fleece or down sweater for the cold, and cover it all up with a waterproof outer shell.
Get inBogota, Lima and Santiago are the principal airports for those flying in from outside of South America.
RouteTulcán is a border town. Be careful with money changers as some may be crooks.
Stay safeEven though violence in Colombia has greatly subsided since the 2016 peace agreement, the section between Cali to Pasto (Mojarras) is not very safe. Avoid night buses or even being outside at night.
Go nextThe only land further south is Antarctica.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Colombia to Patagonia overland" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Planetsupernova, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons