Paso Jama Argentina Chile
 

We arte plannining to cross the Paso Jama (4200 m) in Pctober from Argentina to Chile , does nibody knows the weather conditions around that time ?

I crossed Passo Jama last year in October and the weather was fine and dry! But watch out your fuel average!

Good luck, Appie

Thanks Apie we will be on our way to Machu Pichu from Buenos Aires and we were concern with black ice or any ice conditionfor that mather, any area you want to recommend?

The last gas station is in Susques, Argentina, the next one is in San Pedro (very expensive). Its about 300km in between, mostly paved (except for about 30 km).
Informations if passes are open can be found here:
http://www.aca.org.ar/servicios/turismo/vial/pasos.html

It can get very cold and windy up there.


Patrick

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Hey,
I would recommend the hot springs of Puritama (~7 baths about 32°C). Are about 35 kilometers in the direction of the geysiers (also recommendable). Dirt road but also easy. However other people told me the Geysiers "Sol de manana" on the other side of the border, means bolivian side, should be better. You pass the roud to bolivia when coming from argentina. It is a dirt road but easy to ride (was there with a heavy Africa Twin).
Can recommend the Hostal Corvatch in San Pedro. Do ask for the cheap rooms (they have also very expensive ones). Are small but ok. Central showers with hot water avaliable.
How to find it: Standing in front of the church (looking in direction of the church) head right and follow the street fro about 200meters. It is on the right side and has a quite new wooden door. You can park the bike in the backyard. Costs about 6000Pesos/night (i know it is expensie but still cheap for that place). There is also a camping in San Pedro, thats cheaper.
By the way: There is a little bakery on the right hand side before you reach the hostal. Offer the best apple pies I have ever had!
In case you are interessted in some pics, have a look on my homepage:
www.tobi-world.com click on link "Südamerika 05" and then "Fotos"
Enjoy your ride!
Severin