
Similar to RN40, the Argentina-Chile border is the longest international border of South America, and the third longest in the world after the CanadaU.S. and Kazakhstan-Russia borders. With a length of some 3,200 miles, it separates the two countries along the Andes to Tierra del Fuego. There are 76 border crossings and, depending on the time of the year, many are closed during winter. And, although the paperwork is relatively simple, not all border crossing posts are set up for it.
After a quick research of the nearest crossings’ conditions—including elevation, road types, distance, access to fuel, etc.—we decided the best option was the Pehuenche Pass, 8,366 ft. above sea level, with a fully paved road. Our scooter could easily make it.
The landscape on the Argentinian side was somewhat monotonous—arid land with sparse vegetation due to the harsh climate. But once we started climbing into no man’s land, the scenery became more interesting; gray rocks and bush replaced with snow-covered mountain peaks and shady slopes. Although it was mid-November, when the southern hemisphere welcomes its summer, there was a strong, cold wind. It was so cold that we had to put on our rain gear, close our helmet visors and pull our balaclavas over our faces just to keep from freezing.
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