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Route Plan Announcement – Leg Two: South America

April 4, 20188 comments

Route Announcement: Patagonia to PortlandIf you follow us on social media, then you probably already know the news – the Long Haul Trekkers are headed to South America!

As our European adventure began to wind down, we discussed our options to either stay in Europe, end our cycle tour, or venture on to another continent. Since I taught English in Chile several years ago and Dave wants to learn Spanish, South America seemed like a great fit.

Plus, we love mountains and nature and we know South America won’t disappoint.

Cuernos del Paine from Lake Pehoé

Cuernos del Paine from Lake Pehoé. Photo by Miguel Vieira.

On 7 January, we leave from Athens and fly to Buenos Aires where we will stay for a few days before getting on another plane to Ushuaia in Argentina. From there, we will begin to make our way back home to Portland, Oregon.

We’re already well aware that we’re heading into the famous winds of Patagonia, but Sweden prepared us for wind, right?

We have no solid route plans, but have aspirations to cycle some or all of the following epic routes…

…and these countries:

Argentina • Chile • Bolivia • Peru • Ecuador  • Colombia • Panama • Costa Rica •                                        Nicaragua • El Salvador • Honduras • Guatemala • Belize • Mexico • United States

Have you cycle toured in South and Central America? If so, where did you travel and what tips do you have for us?

 

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Jen Sotolongo

Hello! I'm Jen. I'm a writer, photographer, dog mom, and outdoor enthusiast. When I'm not writing about awesome ways to get outside with your dog, I'm probably out for a long trail run. I also fancy myself a pretty decent vegan cook, and am always happy to whip up a batch of cookies for friends. I am based in the Pacific Northwest and I never leave home without my dogs.

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I've had so much fun playing with Juni while I'm in town. She is such an amazing pup and really easy to handle, something I'm not used to! . She also really loves the car. I opened the trunk to get something after letting her out and she hopped right back in, found this cozy spot among all my bags and curled up into a ball. . #sponsored by @zukespets #ZukesPack #LiveLifeOffLeash #LetsGoZukes
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I didn't used to think much about securing dogs in cars like we do for ourselves. If they're chill, then what's the problem? Of course, I sit still in the car, yet buckle up every single time. . #ad when I started working with @kurgo, I learned more about the importance of securing my dogs in the car. The company was founded after the owner designed a product to prevent his dog from climbing into the front seat. . At 35 mph, a 60-lb dog becomes a 2,700-lb projectile. . In an accident, unrestrained dogs can also prevent responders from assisting humans, bite from the adrenaline, or run away and cause another accident or become lost. . Today, I strap the pups in using a harness that attaches to the seatbelt. This way, I know they're safe when we drive. . Do you restrain your dog for every ride? . Many thanks to my models Theo @lynsfresh and Lani @adventurepup_leilani for helping me out with this post!
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