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I'm looking at leaving in March as well.
My departure has been delayed so I'm looking at the possibility of leving the USA for South America in March as well. I'll follow you post since it looks like we are both interested in the same trip around the same time.
I most interested in knowing if the mountain passes in Peru and Bolivia can be driven during this time period.
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Originally Posted by Mr Steam Turbine
My departure has been delayed so I'm looking at the possibility of leving the USA for South America in March as well. I'll follow you post since it looks like we are both interested in the same trip around the same time.
I most interested in knowing if the mountain passes in Peru and Bolivia can be driven during this time period.
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I rode from Calama chile to Uyuni Bolivia a couple of weeks ago, it was fine
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February until mid-March is rainy season in Bolivia. You will get a few windows of good weather, but will be a hit & miss type thing. However, reportedly this year the area is getting a lower rain fall than usual, a drought in South western Bolivia and northern Argentina along with high temperatures affecting cattle and other animals.
Last year about the same period of time I was riding to Toro-Toro (in the province of Potosi) and we encountered lots of water and mud. Had a hard time on those river bed roads. I hope this helps.
Have fun and ride safe!
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Thanks for all the feedback.
Sander, your trip looks good so far. I’ll mark for blog and start following it. I understand the no planning thing. I rarely do it for the rides I do in the US. Typically I just head out with some destination in mind.
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February until mid-March is rainy season in Bolivia.
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Good to see that the data I used seems correct. Thanks.
I read one trip report of a guy in Central America that was there during the rainy season. Seems like for that area, you can ride until around noon and then the rain will start.
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Departing in March but arriving later
I'm following this thread with grat interest and thank those who have replied. If I leave the USA in March I'm thinking I will not reach Peru and Bolivia until June and I'm very concerned that the mountain passes will be blocked with snow. Of course, I'm also concerned with the rain and mud in Central America as well.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated since I've never done something like this before. I've bought the bike, saved the money, and I'm ready to go!
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