Border Crossings by Motorbike

Here I take my Motorbike across Border Crossings in North America, Central America, and South America. At each border crossing, I talk about how to prepare for your border crossings, what paperwork you need, how much money you will need and a step by step process to cross each border by motorcycle.

Border Crossings in Central and South America require patience and planning to make each border crossing as smooth as possible.

I also talk about how to deal with money changers, helpers, and border security at border crossings.  I have a USA Registered Motorcycle which is 100% Owned by Myself (No Loan) I also have multiple copies of my Passport (+Original), Insurance (+Original), Title (+Original – If you do not own, get letter from owner),  Registration (+Original) and Drivers Licence (+Original)

Blog Posts from Border Crossings

Punto Arenas, Chile to Rio Grande, Argentina

Ride Day 74: Punto Arenas, Chile to Rio Grande, Argentina

A one night stay in Punta Arenas, Chile and onto Rio Grande, Argentina on my way to Ushuaia. The rain had not let up, I was hoping so much I could get a few nice days in Ushuaia  After a few rain soaked days in El Calafate, Argentina and then rain again all day in Punta Arenas I made my way to Rio Grande, Argentina, and yet another border crossing.

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Puno Peru to La Paz Bolivia by Motorbike

Ride Day 55: Puno, Peru to La Paz, Bolivia by Motorbike

After nearly 3 weeks in Peru, it was time to go from my last stop in Puno and across the border by motorbike into La Paz, Bolivia. The trip would take me following across mostly on paved roads and swept along high altitude valleys for most of the way through a variety of weather conditions. Thankfully there was little to no traffic on this road as it is the northernmost border town from Peru to Bolivia.

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Vilcabamba, Ecuador to Jaén, Peru

Ride Day 46: Vilcabamba, Ecuador to Jaén, Peru by Motorbike

After spending the New Years in Vilcabamba, Ecuador, I readied myself with the border crossing at La Balza on my way to Jaén, Peru. The trip would take me more than 10 hours and 200 miles (313 kilometers) across mostly on off-road dirt tracks through the Andes mountain ranges. A friend of mine, Chris, had taken this journey less than a week earlier.

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Pasto, Colombia to Quito, Ecuador

Ride Day 41: Pasto, Colombia to Quito, Ecuador by Motorbike

One night in Pasto got me ready for my border crossing heading to Quito, Ecuador. I left for Quito before first light, and I would reach the border crossing by around 8 am, for hopefully a fast border crossing. I only had 216 miles(348 kilometres) to travel, as I always do shorter trips for border crossing days, so I thought I would arrive in Quito by just after midday.

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Ride Day 37: The Stahlratte from Panama to Cartagena, Colombia

Ride Day 37: The Stahlratte from Panama to Cartagena, Colombia by Motorbike

After we had boarded the Stahlratte, we were told to get to our bunks and sort out our luggage and then reconvene in 15 minutes on the upper deck for a full briefing before we headed out to sea. All the cases went into storage areas, and I had a lower bunk and kept my backpack, helmet, clothes bad (including wash bag) and tank bag with my bed.

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Jaco, Costa Rica to David, Panama

Ride Day 34: Jaco, Costa Rica to David, Panama by Motorbike

Just the two nights in Jaco, Costa Rica, saw me swiftly on my way to David, Panama to get to Panama City on the 18th. A riding day that started out just fine, that is, until I reached the Panama border and consistent torrential rain. Traveling just under 200 miles (316 kilometers) a trip which took me all up – over eight hours. Ouch!

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El Tanque Rojo, Nicaragua to Jaco, Costa Rica

Ride Day 33: El Tanque Rojo, Nicaragua to Jaco, Costa Rica by Motorbike

After only one night in El Tanque Rojo, Nicaragua it was time to go to Jaco, Costa Rica on a riding day of only 230+ miles (377 kilometers) a trip which took me all up around eight hours. Even though I was early approaching the border at Peñas Blancas I encountered quite a lot of traffic and the usual hordes of “helpers”.

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Chetumal to San Ignacio, Belize

Ride Day 24: Chetumal to San Ignacio, Belize by Motorbike

After a few days rest and relaxation I was on my way to San Ignacio and a new country in Belize. Unfortunately for me, the weather forecast was for rain for the next 3-4 days and there was really only a few things I wanted to do with my time in Belize. One was to do some diving in Ambergris Caye on an island off Belize City.

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La Paz to Mazatlan to Puerto Vallarta

Ride Day 17: La Paz to Mazatlan to Puerto Vallarta by Motorbike

I have included my trip across the Gulf of California from La Paz to Mazatlan onboard the Baja Ferry Service to Puerto Vallarta. As this is kind of like a border crossing, I will give as much information as I can. If you have no done some research, there are quite a few horror stories relating to the Baja Ferries service. I, however, had a pretty fantastic experience.

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Mexico Border Crossing by Motorcycle - El Chaparral Border Crossing at Tijuana

Mexico Border Crossing by Motorcycle – El Chaparral Border Crossing at Tijuana by Motorbike

In this post and video on the Mexico Border Crossing, I discuss getting into Mexico through the El Chaparral Border Crossing at Tijuana. This video is for people both wanting to get into the Baja Peninsula from Tijuana (who do not need a vehicle import permit) and also onto the Mexico Mainland (people who do need a vehicle import permit).

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