arg-chile passes in the North closed (20-6-2013)
 

Hi,

We have been told that both pass Sico and pass de Jama are closed due to extreme snow. Sico has been closed for 6 days, and de Jama closed for 2 days with no sign of them opening. We got this from the police in San Antonio de los cobres (where we are now).

I would love to know how accurate the police information is. My choices are to drive up there and back again if closed, or sit and wait, or head north vis ruta 40 to La Quiaca/Villazon and go directly into Bolivia.

Has anyone crossed these passes in the last few days?

Or have a good source of accurate information?

Thanks!

Merv and Sarah

Moglanders Travels.

Hola Unimogers, Como están??

Here you can find the best masomenos detailed information:

.::Gendarmeria Nacional Argentina::.

Sorry it’s in Castellano but you will be able to google-translate it. There on top is the date of update..

Also from Chile Gov: Unidad de Pasos Fronterizos - Gobierno de Chile

Muchos saludos and Cuidense!!

PS Hey, where are my Stouts???

Actually also de Vialidad Nacional (Arg) website use to have some recently news like now for your specific area:

Direcci�n Nacional de Vialidad

Muchas Gracias mi Amigo!

however, we have gone direct north from Salta, and are now in Bolivia. The north of Chile will have to wait for another time!

And most important, as to your Stout? I'm afraid that John and I killed them one night at the Finca. We waited as long as we could :-)

I don’t believe you!!!
or John run out of Ron & Coca???
Saludos