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Originally Posted by nickdcook
I would like to know as well...
Because from what I have been reading it seems like in almost every country its an expensive hassle and then you still can't get out of the country sometimes =(
Seems like the best way is to bring your own bike, or buy one under the table and make up fake EVERYTHING flying by the seat of your pants and lining the pockets of anyone who gives you hassle (just DONT CRASH cuz you wont have insurance)
*to buy a bike in chili is a 3week ordeal, to get all your paperwork, and after people are turned away at the peru border and such....ugh*
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Yes i agree, which is why i turned up with my own bike.
In hindsight plenty of people buy in Chile and ride out, so i would recommend doing this and it is what i would do myself if i did it again. I read those reports of being turned back at the Peru border, and don't doubt it is true, but it is not the norm at most borders. Chile has many borders so you will get out at one of them for sure. I Don't know the details, but at worst expect a problem or two up there into Peru, and expect to go out into Argentina or Bolivia without problem. I met many that have done so. At worst you need to try a few border crossing and pick the smaller remote ones to suceed. Just suggesting stuff.
Once you are out of Chile (after having a good look around because it is beautiful) then every other border crossing will be between two countries of which neither is Chilean... so you will be fine.
3 weeks to buy a bike might seem like a lot, but If you imported your bike you might expect a bit of down time anyway - some imports by boat and air go perfect and happen exactly as hoped... sometimes they get delayed a bit.
All the best
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