Southbound in South America: Cycling Mendoza to Ushuaia
In and around South America
We finally made it to South America, a continent on which neither of us had ever set foot before this trip. Our bicycle journey begins in Mendoza in Argentina´s wine region. From there, we plan to cycle west across the Andes with our friends Chris & Annalee, then continue south to end eventually in Ushuaia, the world´s southern-most city. Along the way, we´ll see the famed Lake Districts of Argentina and Chile, many national parks, at least one glacier, and what is reputed to be some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Tole & Jessica
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Peaceful and Friendly Mendoza
Tole and I began our South America trip in the best way, by visiting friends! The Puglieses, friends of Tole´s family, live in San... Continue reading »
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Back on the Bikes in a Big, Big Way
Mendoza to Villavicencio to Uspallata (Argentina)
Throughout our four-day odyssey over the Andes to Chile, I reassure... Continue reading »
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Up the Andes, Into the Wind - Or Die Trying
Uspallata, Argentina to Los Andes, Chile
In the morning, we set off on Route 7, scheduled to reach&nbs... Continue reading »
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Sin Bicis: Santiago and Beautiful Pucon
Los Andes, Santiago and Pucon (Chile)
From Los Andes, Tole and I hopped a bus to Santiago for a short layover before... Continue reading »
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The Lakes District: What Could Be Better Than This?
Pucon, Chile to San Martin de los Andes, Argentina
The Lake Districts of Chile and Argentina constitute a portion of... Continue reading »
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La Ruta de los Siete Lagos (Seven Lakes Route)
San Martin de los Andes to Bariloche (Argentina)
Reluctantly, we finally left our cozy aparthotel and hit the famous... Continue reading »
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The Somewhat Lamentable Trip to Chiloe Island
Island of Chiloe (Chile)
Eight hours on a bus transplanted us and our bikes to Ancud, on the island of Chiloe off the... Continue reading »
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Beauty, Isolation and Hard Work on The Carretera Austral
Puerto Chacabuco to Villa O'Higgins (Chile)
The Carretera Austral was a demanding ride, but absolutely worth the slip... Continue reading »
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The Horse & Ferry to El Chalten
Villa O'Higgins, Chile to El Chalten, Argentina
Who knew horses could carry bicycles? Apparently they can carry... Continue reading »
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Trekking the "W"
Torres del Paine Trek (Chile)
The "W" is probably in the running for the most populated hiking trail on the... Continue reading »
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Happy Holidays on Tierra del Fuego
Punta Arenas & Biking on Tierra del Fuego
After Torres del Paine, we said goodbye to Paul and headed to Punta Are... Continue reading »
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Antarctica - Wow!
When we said "southbound", we weren't kidding. Phenomenal Antarctica and the South Shetland Islands marked our southernmost destination... Continue reading »
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