Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > SOUTH AMERICA
SOUTH AMERICA Topics specific to South America only.
Photo by Daniel Rintz, Himba children, Namibia

The only impossible journey
is the one
you never begin

Photo by Daniel Rintz,
Himba children, Namibia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 16 Aug 2008
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: the world
Posts: 87
Smile medoza north and then east advice

Hi just sitting in Medoza waiting for the storm to pass wwant to head up and then accross the top of Argentina before going into brasil any must do roads looked at the map last night tp plan a route but would just be guessing. Valle de la Luna? Salta? I have my tent and am happy to camp out.

cheers Happy riding
ps Just got insurance here for $10 a month to cheap not too and issued in one day will post the detailsin trip paperwork
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 17 Aug 2008
The_gypsy's Avatar
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Earth
Posts: 68
Take routa 81

Hi, I'm a few days in front and have just made Iguazu.
I would recommend when you head north-east after Jujuy, take the Routa 34 north then the Routa 81 east. Both are good roads and you will miss the corrupt cops stealing your money on the lower route. Avoid Monte Quemando. My map showed Routa 81 as part dirt and all my inquiries at the tourist information said the same. But I found the top section very good getting progressively worse till Formosa.

There is a good campsite (9 peso per day) just north of Jujuy (10 km) at Yala they also have cabins (30 pesos per day). Or there is a good hostel in Jujuy.
Hostal-Inn at 30 p/p in dorms.

Salta has great architecture but the people are friendlier in Juyuy. Do take the Routa 9 from Salta to Jujuy as the views are stunning.
On Routa 34 fill up at Embacacion as on routa 81 the next fuel stop is at Ign Guilerremo N. Juarez which is nearly 200 miles.

You can cross from Argentina to Brazil at Iguazu.
I am in Iguasu till Friday (22/08) then on down to Bs As. I'm on a Suzuki DL650.
__________________
The Gypsy
Second star on the right.
Then straight on till morning.

Last edited by The_gypsy; 17 Aug 2008 at 01:08. Reason: additional info
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 17 Aug 2008
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: the world
Posts: 87
Thanks mate

Hey thanks for that really apprieciate your help we will head a similar way I think but want to get up to rio before heading south maybe will see you on the way want to be in the south in about 6 weeks don´t know how that works for you we are on my dr 650 and my mates trusty xt600

cheers Rich
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 1 Sep 2008
The_gypsy's Avatar
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Earth
Posts: 68
Hope all goes well. I am back in Bs As. My day bag was misappropriated on the Routa 14 in the Missiones district. Lost my passport and a camera in that bag. Took the wrong picture at the wrong time. Ahh well that's life. I will get the bike serviced while I am here. Then head south for the summer. Catch you on the road somewhere.
__________________
The Gypsy
Second star on the right.
Then straight on till morning.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 1 Sep 2008
Contributing Vendor
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Posts: 943
Hey Gypsy Rover

Welcome home.....I think you are the Gypsy who floated out of GB right? We also returned to BA, from Arizona, several days ago, give us a call or stop by. Sorry about your loss, but knowing you, you have two or three back ups for everything, including documents...Have you been in contact mutual friend "O"? xfiltrate
__________________
Motorcycle Parking Buenos Aires, Argentina
www.xfiltrate.com
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Michelin 745 North East Africa NAMSA Navigation - Maps, Compass, GPS 0 23 Apr 2007 19:01
Route from Medoza to Ushuaia?? motoride SOUTH AMERICA 1 13 Oct 2006 11:44
BMW dealerships north/east africa bmw.bec BMW Tech 0 2 May 2005 02:29
Anyone in North East Africa? Goose West and South Asia 0 15 Mar 2002 14:36

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now
, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 21:38.