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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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