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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Ruins of the Jesuit mission of Jesús de Tavarangué, in Paraguay, with reddish stone walls, arches and niches, surrounded by lawn under a cloudy sky.

Things to Do in Paraguay Beyond Shopping: 3-Day Road Trip

Paraguay has a waterfall, UNESCO Jesuit ruins and an award-winning crafts town. Here is a 3-day road trip itinerary starting from Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.

October 27, 2026

Colonial houses of Ouro Preto spilling down the hillside, with a white chapel with an orange doorway in the foreground and twin-towered churches in the background.

Estrada Real by Car: Caminho Velho Itinerary and Days Needed

Estrada Real road trip on the Caminho Velho, Ouro Preto to Paraty: how many days it takes, the tricky stretches, the passport and the best time to go.

October 11, 2026

Cobblestone street in Purmamarca with musicians playing charango, pan flute and bombo drum, and the Cerro de los Siete Colores in the background.

Quebrada de Humahuaca Road Trip: Itinerary and Altitude

Driving the Quebrada de Humahuaca in your own car: how to climb safely with the altitude, where to get gas, Salinas Grandes, Hornocal and the best time to go.

October 8, 2026

Deteriorated wooden bridge over a muddy river on the BR-319, surrounded by Amazon rainforest vegetation, with fallen logs on the bank.

BR-319 by Car: Manaus to Porto Velho Road Conditions

BR-319 road conditions in 2026: the 405 km dirt middle section, ferry crossings, the dry season window and what to check before driving from Manaus.

October 6, 2026

Clear turquoise water of a lake on the Seven Lakes Route in Neuquén, with a hillside covered in Andean forest on the far shore and a clear blue sky

Seven Lakes Route by Car: Bariloche to San Martín de los Andes

Driving Argentina's Seven Lakes Route from Bariloche to San Martín de los Andes: paved road, no gas stations, winter snow closures, chains and camping.

September 27, 2026

Sheer cliffs of Fortaleza Canyon seen from above, with the valley floor filled by a white sea of clouds and a clear blue sky in the background

Cambará do Sul Canyons by Car: Itaimbezinho and Fortaleza

Driving to Itaimbezinho and Fortaleza canyons in Cambará do Sul, Brazil: road conditions, the 7 day ticket for both parks, best time to go and nearby detours.

September 24, 2026

Paved stretch of the Estrada da Graciosa curving through the dense Atlantic Forest of the Serra do Mar, with a wooden guardrail and curve warning signs

Estrada da Graciosa Drive: PR-410 from Curitiba to Morretes

Driving the Estrada da Graciosa (PR-410) from Curitiba to Morretes, Brazil: the seven rest stops, the cobblestone stretch and rain safety in the mountains.

September 22, 2026

Ruins of an old building in Villa Epecuén, with a brick chimney and concrete tower in the background, surrounded by dead trees whitened by salt, under a blue sky

Villa Epecuén: How to Visit Argentina's Underwater Ghost Town by Car

Villa Epecuén spent almost 25 years underwater after the 1985 flood. See how to visit the ghost town ruins by car near Carhué, in Buenos Aires province.

September 20, 2026

Aerial view of the Rastro da Serpente road winding through a valley of dense Atlantic Forest, between green hills, in the Vale do Ribeira

Rastro da Serpente: Brazil's 1,200-Curve Road

Rastro da Serpente is Brazil's legendary 1,200-curve road linking Curitiba and São Paulo through the Vale do Ribeira. Route, driving tips and what to expect.

September 17, 2026

View from the top of the Serra Geral in Sao Jose dos Ausentes, with the rock wall at the edge of the canyon and the mountains descending toward the horizon

Serra da Rocinha by Car: The BR-285 and Its Glass Viewpoint

Drive the Serra da Rocinha on the BR-285 between Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: the climb, the new viaducts, the glass viewpoint over the canyon and what to see.

September 15, 2026

The zigzag curves of the Serra do Rio do Rastro road climbing the green wall of the mountain, seen from above

Serra do Rio do Rastro by Car: Driving the 284 Curves of the SC-390

Drive Serra do Rio do Rastro in Santa Catarina, Brazil: the 284 switchbacks of the SC-390, how to get there via Lauro Muller and Bom Jardim da Serra, and the summit viewpoint.

September 13, 2026

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

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