South America is a dream for adventure riders, with high mountain passes, endless gravel roads and some of the wildest landscapes on the planet.
Ruta 40 in Argentina runs along the Andes for more than 5,000 kilometers, through wine country, deserts and the wide open plains of Patagonia. Across the border, the Carretera Austral in Chile winds past glaciers, fjords and green rainforest on a mix of asphalt and gravel. In Peru, the roads through the Andes and down to the coast have huge climbs and some of the most dramatic views you can get on a bike. Bolivia is for experienced riders, with rough tracks across the Salar de Uyuni and high plateaus where you can ride for hours without seeing anyone.
Many routes reach very high altitude, where both riders and engines can struggle, so take it slow and give yourself time to adjust.
