The route was mapped following regular highways (a 4WD vehicle is not a
must). Also, the chosen route allows the travelers to reach places
of high cultural and historic value; as well as those related to the
bicentenary of others countries such as Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and
Venezuela.
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The trip
includes some of the Biosphere Reserves and World Heritage sites
designated by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization) .
The trip, actually, ends in the Cabo
de Hornos Biosphere Reserve in the south of Chile.
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 Part
of the route meets the
Qhapaq Ñan - Royal Trail,
which was the crux of the Inca roads network built to communicate and
integrate the vast Inca Empire. It is considered the most important
technologic work of the prehispanic America. Its length is approximately
6000 km (3730 miles). The roads network includes areas close to Pasto
(Colombia) and some areas in Ecuador. It branches into Peru Bolivia and
towards the border between the “Picunches” and the “Mapuches” (native
people) in the central and southern Chile; finally it reaches the “land
of the Huarpes” in Argentina.
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-During the last stage of the trip
we will travel along Chile from the very north to the austral (most
southern) border.
We want everybody to join this great Chilean festivity!
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The distance to be covered everyday will be planned on what is more
comfortable for the group (the idea is to enjoy the trip, right?) and on
the time needed to explore each country’s wonders. Some days will be of
complete stop (0 km) in order to rest, to do some deeper exploration
(and maybe shopping) or to do repair or maintenance of the vehicles if
needed.
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Who can participate in this journey? Anyone! You alone,
you and a friend, you and some friends or you and your family, anyone!
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We encourage you to join us in this unique on-hands opportunity to know
what America is (the USA is only part of it). Our great territory called
America has amazing geography and nature, interesting history, and very
friendly people.
You may want to start exploring
this site. You will find more information about the trip, maps, videos,
music , links to weather forecasts and links to local sites from each
one of the countries included in the route. |
