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.
Articles
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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