Something sold in South America is good to have - you need access to parts and some countries do not allow import of spares. It could be shipped from Europe, but it's a good idea to avoid something which has no concessionaire network.
Some countries have rules about taking vehicles out of the country which may create challenges.
Shipping anything taller (and/or wider) than you can get into a standard container is indeed going to be expensive. It may still be a good decision though if you want to have the vehicle ready to go when it arrives, rather than having to spend time on modifications on a locally bought vehicle.
We've done most of our travel in a straightforward 4x4 (with a bed inside), and don't like RTTs, however you could look at a RTT as an option.
It's not an easy decision, however there are relatively few places you cannot reach in a van in South America, unlike Africa for example.
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