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 Post subject: Pan American Highway to South America
PostPosted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:35 pm 
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Sometime in my life, I would like to make the trip down to South America.

http://wikitravel.org/en/Pan-American_Highway

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 Post subject: Re: Pan American Highway to South America
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I've dreamed of this too, but the Darian Gap is a logistical nightmare, and near impossible to cross with out an army of locals to clear a way and float you across the many river crossings, and an army of bodyguards to protect you from the drug cartels and kidnappers. It can and has been done but you would need to be well funded. And sadly, last a checked a few months ago, there is no ferry from panama to Columbia to bypass it. The only current option is to ship your jeep on a roll on roll off ship to S. America which is also expensive as you will need to ship it back when you're done. If a ferry ever opens up in the future I would love to do a trip like this.

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 Post subject: Re: Pan American Highway to South America
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JeepNCrowd, thanks for taking an interest! I too would like to see the current obstacles become a reality through reasonable solutions. In the meantime, we can dream!

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 Post subject: Re: Pan American Highway to South America
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i did the trip last year for 7 months and 55k km, leaving\g from Montreal tiera del fuego i did not use my jeep but my 1995 vw camper diesel the trip was wonderful i am going back next august got another 6 to 8 months. the crossing panama Colombia is not bad just expensive around 900$ if you share container. The road are generaly very good and the people wonderful
I travelled alone but was never alone to give you some idea here is a you tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dJHjtUkEr4
if anyone want information I would be happy to oblige.
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 Post subject: Re: Pan American Highway to South America
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George, thanks for posting! You will be a great contact!

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