Destinations & Routes

Routes, destinations and roads across South America — from the northeastern coast to Patagonia, from the Pantanal to the Andes. Overlanders need to understand that each region has its own personality, geography and rhythm. Here we cover what matters for those who want to ride.

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The SC-370 road entering the rock cut of the Serra do Corvo Branco, between two vertical walls, with a welcome sign and the mountains in the background

Serra do Corvo Branco by Car: Brazil's Biggest Rock Cut

Drive the Serra do Corvo Branco in Santa Catarina, Brazil: how to get there from Urubici, the 90-meter rock cut on the SC-370, road safety tips and what to see.

September 10, 2026

Cobblestone street in the historic quarter of Colonia del Sacramento descending to the Río de la Plata, among colonial houses and bougainvillea

Colonia del Sacramento by Car: The Historic Quarter and How to Get There

Colonia del Sacramento by car: how to get there from Montevideo or by ferry from Buenos Aires, the UNESCO historic quarter, the Calle de los Suspiros and the lighthouse.

September 8, 2026

The La Mano sculpture, the fingers emerging from the sand of the Punta del Este beach, with the sea and blue sky in the background and visitors around

Punta del Este by Car: What to Do and How to Get There

Punta del Este by car: how to get there on the Ruta Interbalnearia, the La Mano sculpture, Casapueblo, Isla de Lobos and the best time to go.

September 6, 2026

The Buquebus vessel docked at the Buenos Aires terminal, on the edge of the Río de la Plata, with the port in the background

Buquebus with a Car: How to Ferry from Buenos Aires to Uruguay

How to cross from Buenos Aires to Uruguay by car on the Buquebus ferry: the routes to Colonia and Montevideo, taking your vehicle aboard, timing and documents.

September 3, 2026

The Obelisco of Buenos Aires in the middle of Avenida 9 de Julio, with cars and buildings around it in the late afternoon

Driving to Buenos Aires from Brazil: Route and Where to Park

Driving to Buenos Aires from Brazil: the route via Uruguaiana and Paso de los Libres, the border paperwork, where to leave the car, and how to get around the city.

September 1, 2026

Red rock formations of the Quebrada de las Conchas along the river, with the mountain behind and Ruta 68 cutting through the valley, on the way to Cafayate

Salta to Cafayate by Car: Ruta 68 and the Wine Road

Driving Salta to Cafayate on Ruta 68: the red rock formations of the Quebrada de las Conchas, the Torrontés wine of the Calchaquí Valley, and the loop back via Cachi.

August 30, 2026

The Pedra Furada in Jericoacoara, a dark rock arch on the beach with the sea behind it and the orange dusk sky

How to Get to Jericoacoara from Fortaleza by Car

How to get to Jericoacoara from Fortaleza by car: the CE-085, where the paved road ends and the 4x4 dune crossing begins, the car-free village, and what to do around it.

August 27, 2026

Granite walls of the Paine massif with snow on top and a rainbow descending over the vegetation covered slope, in Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine by Car: A Route Through the Viewpoints From Puerto Natales

Torres del Paine by car from Puerto Natales: the CONAF ticket, the Cuernos, Pehoe, Salto Grande and Grey viewpoints and when to go.

August 25, 2026

The flat walls of Mount Roraima and Kukenan Tepui outlined against the sky at dusk, with the Gran Sabana savanna and camping tents in the foreground

Mount Roraima by Car: How to Reach the Trek From Boa Vista

Mount Roraima by car from Boa Vista: the BR-174 to the Venezuela border, the crossing, documents and how the trek to the tepui begins.

August 23, 2026

Bluish ice wall of the Perito Moreno glacier meeting the lake waters, with ice blocks floating on the surface, in Los Glaciares National Park

Perito Moreno by Car: How to Visit the Glacier From El Calafate

Perito Moreno by car from El Calafate: how to get there, the boardwalks, the mini trekking on the ice and when to go, with El Chalten nearby.

August 20, 2026

The Veu de Noiva waterfall dropping over a red sandstone cliff surrounded by cerrado vegetation in Chapada dos Guimaraes

Chapada dos Guimaraes by Car: A Route Through Mato Grosso's Waterfalls

Chapada dos Guimaraes by car: how to get there, the free Veu de Noiva viewpoint, and the guided outings and caves worth booking ahead.

August 18, 2026

The jagged peaks of Mount Fitz Roy rising above the Patagonian steppe near El Chalten under a clear sky

El Chalten by Car: How to Get There and the Fitz Roy Route

How to reach El Chalten by car, where to fuel up, and the Fitz Roy and Laguna de los Tres trails that start right from the town.

August 16, 2026

Iguazu Falls with several cascades plunging into the gorge and mist rising over the green forest

Foz do Iguacu by Car: The Falls and the Triple Border

Foz do Iguacu by car: the drive, both sides of the falls, and the border paperwork for Argentina and Paraguay, for anyone driving their own vehicle.

August 13, 2026

López Palace, seat of the Paraguayan government, in Asunción, Paraguay

Paraguay by Car: How to Cross the Border and the Route to Asunción

Paraguay by car: cross the border at Foz do Iguaçu, the documents to drive, and the route from Ciudad del Este to Asunción along Ruta 2.

August 11, 2026

Waterfall and native cerrado landscape at Chapada dos Veadeiros in Goiás, Brazil

Chapada dos Veadeiros by Car: A Route Through the Cerrado

Chapada dos Veadeiros by car from Brasília: Alto Paraíso, São Jorge, Vale da Lua and the waterfalls. How to get there, when to go and what to expect from the cerrado.

August 9, 2026

White dunes and a blue freshwater lagoon at Lençóis Maranhenses in Maranhão, Brazil

Lençóis Maranhenses by Car: A Route Through Maranhão

Lençóis Maranhenses by car: São Luís to Barreirinhas, the lagoons, dunes and Preguiças River. How to get there, when to go and what to expect from the park.

August 5, 2026

Natural aquarium in Bonito with crystal-clear turquoise water and a tree in the center of Mato Grosso do Sul

Bonito by Car: A Route Through the Waters of Mato Grosso do Sul

A road trip to Bonito from Campo Grande: snorkeling the crystal-clear rivers, the Gruta do Lago Azul and Buraco das Araras, plus when to go and how booking works.

August 2, 2026

Colonial street in Paraty flooded by the tide with the historic facades reflected on the pavement

Costa Verde by Car: From Angra dos Reis to Paraty

A road trip along the Rio-Santos: from Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande to colonial Paraty and Trindade beach, with the best stops and the season to go.

July 30, 2026

Stone road lined with cypress trees among the vineyards of the Vale dos Vinhedos in the Serra Gaucha

Serra Gaucha by Car: From Gramado to the Vale dos Vinhedos

A road trip through the Serra Gaucha: from Gramado and Canela to the wineries of the Vale dos Vinhedos, with the best stops, roads and the season to go.

July 26, 2026

Couple on the sand of Praia do Cassino with the grounded Altair shipwreck in the background in winter

Praia do Cassino: Driving the Beach Crossing to Chuí

Drive the world's longest beach: Praia do Cassino to Chuí, over 200 km of sand. Tides, 4x4, landmarks and how to prepare for the crossing.

July 23, 2026

Jabiru stork walking across the flooded plain of the Brazilian Pantanal

Pantanal by Car: A Route Along the Transpantaneira

How to drive Brazil's Pantanal along the Transpantaneira: jaguars, caimans and macaws by the roadside, the best season and what vehicle you really need.

July 19, 2026

Person floating in a crystal-clear fervedouro spring in Jalapão with the sandy bottom visible

Jalapão by Car: A Route Through the Springs of Tocantins

How to explore Jalapão by car: fervedouros, white dunes, waterfalls and golden grass in Tocantins. What to expect from the roads, when to go and how to prepare.

July 16, 2026

Board of artisanal Canastra cheese outdoors with the mountain range in the background

Serra da Canastra by Car: A Route Through the National Park

Drive Serra da Canastra: the source of the Sao Francisco River, the Casca D'Anta waterfall, dirt roads and the famous artisanal Canastra cheese.

July 12, 2026

River with rocks and native vegetation in Chapada Diamantina at dusk with a rocky plateau in the background

Chapada Diamantina by Car: Route Through Lencois and Mucuge

A complete driving route through Chapada Diamantina: Lencois, Pai Inacio, Vale do Capao, Mucuge, Igatu and the blue caves of Bahia.

July 9, 2026

Colonial street in Cartagena with colorful houses and wooden balconies in the historic district

Colombia by Car: Route From Ecuador to Cartagena Through the Interior

Drive Colombia from the Ecuador border to Cartagena: Las Lajas, Popayan, San Agustin, the Tatacoa Desert, Medellin, Guatape and the Caribbean coast.

July 5, 2026

Andean landscape along the overland route through Peru.

Peru Overland by Car: Cusco, Titicaca, Arequipa and Bolivia

An overland car itinerary through Peru: Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu, Arequipa and Colca Canyon, with altitude and acclimatization tips.

June 21, 2026

A lighthouse on the Uruguayan coast seen from the promenade during an overland trip

Uruguay by Car: Full Coastal Route From Chuy to Colonia del Sacramento

The complete Uruguay coastal route by car, from the Chuy border to Colonia del Sacramento: Punta del Diablo, Cabo Polonio, Jose Ignacio, Punta del Este and Montevideo.

June 17, 2026

A Carretera Austral sign photographed from inside the car with Patagonian mountains in the background

Carretera Austral by Car: Full Route With Ferries and Without

A complete Carretera Austral self-drive guide: Puerto Montt to Villa O'Higgins with ferries, and the ferry-free version entering via Argentina. Distances, stops and tips.

June 3, 2026

Loaded 4x4 vehicle in the altiplano landscape of Atacama with a snowy volcano in the background

Atacama Desert Self-Drive: A Road Trip Through Chile

A self-drive itinerary through Chile's Atacama Desert: San Pedro, Valley of the Moon, geysers, altiplanic lagoons and the crossing to Bolivia or Argentina.

May 29, 2026

A motorhome driving alone on Ruta 40 with the snowy Fitz Roy massif in the background, Argentine Patagonia

How to Drive to Ushuaia From Brazil: 3 Routes

Three routes to drive from Brazil to Ushuaia, with must-do stops, estimated time and real tips for each path.

May 23, 2026

Loaded Toyota 4x4 reflected in the water mirror of the Salar de Uyuni with the cordillera at sunset in the background

Salar de Uyuni Self-Drive: Southwest Bolivia Route

How to drive the Salar de Uyuni and southwest Bolivia in your own vehicle: itinerary, borders, altitude and what to adjust on the vehicle before going up.

May 17, 2026

Paved road cutting through a landscape of colorful mountains in red and ochre layers in northern Argentina

Northern Argentina: 10-Day Itinerary Salta, Jujuy, Cafayate

A 10-day itinerary through northern Argentina by car: Salta, Jujuy, Cafayate, Humahuaca and Purmamarca, with stops, stages and what to adjust before leaving.

May 12, 2026

Ruta 40 kilometer marker (RN 40, km 4432) on a gravel road in northwestern Argentina with ochre mountains in the background

Ruta 40 Argentina: Complete Road Trip Guide by Car

How to drive Argentina's Ruta 40: section by section, essential stops, the best season, the ideal vehicle and what to adjust before hitting the road.

May 9, 2026

Paved road in Argentine Patagonia with snowy mountains in the background and a blue sky

Patagonia Road Trip: 30-Day Itinerary Argentina and Chile

A complete 30-day Patagonia road trip through Argentina and Chile: what to see, when to go, which border to use and what to adjust on the vehicle.

May 3, 2026

Custom motorcycle parked at the foot of a Rota Biker monument under a cloudy sky

Rota Biker: Brazil's Motorcycle Monument Trail

Rota Biker is a Brazilian motorcycle tourism movement started in 2023, with 40+ monuments across Brazil and Paraguay. Each one becomes a rider's stop, and GT has them all mapped.

April 29, 2026

Dirt road winding between fences and eucalyptus trees through green hills in a rural Brazilian landscape

Overlanding in Brazil: 5 Best Destinations for Beginners

Five beginner-friendly overlanding destinations in Brazil: Serra Gaucha, Jalapao, Bonito, Serra da Canastra and Lencois Maranhenses. What to expect and how to pick your first.