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Dates 16 Jan '12 to 6 Jan '13

Flexible? Somewhat

Est. Cost 5,000 - 10,000 GBP (GBP United Kingdom Pounds)

Type Travel Partners Wanted

Name Latin America 2012

I'm looking for a few people to join me on my year long trip around Latin America starting January 2012. I plan to start in El paso, Texas so that I can cross over the Mexican border and go from there. Hopefully the journey will be by motorbike but I haven't learnt to ride yet. The budget will be around £15 per day incuding food and accomodation. Various volunteer projects to attend will be organised before departure, but other than that it's freelance tourism probably staying in hostels or couchsurfing for the main part and visiting places of interest. My main aim is to get to know latin american culture and society (in both urban and rural areas).

I've managed to plan most of the route but nothing is set in stone and I'm open to ideas and alternatives.

Latin America 2012

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SwoosieQ Yes, listen to Susan. Mexico is not the safest place to visit these days. The border towns are very dangerous. A lot of people have been murdered and its all over the news. I would skip Mexico all together if you can manage it...at least do not drive thru it....

1 week ago

Susan Rathbun I would recommend another city to cross over into Mexico. The El Paso border is pretty dangerous. Further south would be better. Maybe research other areas other than Texas.

2 weeks ago

Ian [EagerExistence] Where do you estimate you will be by May? I was thinking of starting in Mexico around then, and heading south... all the way to Antartica.

3 weeks ago

Charlene Are you still doing this trip?

1 year ago

glothy Yes. Working on getting everything in place. Not certain about crossing the border in El Paso due to the problems there. Advice/suggestions would be welcome

1 year ago

Guppy Just drove through Mexico a couple months ago and at points it was kind of scary but if you stick to the main highway you should be fine. Get like 1 hour from the border then leave at dawn so you can get a full day of driving in past the border, which is the worst part. Only drive during the day. Always, always stick to the pay roads. It'll cost a bit more but save you way more money in time and gas, plus much much safer. Sleep at well lit, walled in places on the main road. There are lots of corrupt cops and people posing as cops and you'll run into lots of checkpoints. They'll threaten you with bogus charges if you don't pay them a little gift. I suggest just paying. If you cause them trouble they'll radio to their buddies who will pull you over further down. Do not flash your money though. Keep most of your cash hidden, only carry a little bit in your wallet. That way you can be like "oh I only have $10 not $40" and they'll probably take it. The actual military checkpoints are serious though, so no worries about bribes from them. Once you get in the southern half of Mexico it's much nicer.

9 months ago

jamesbronz love the idea. i live in los angeles and have been to costa rica a number of times and want to move there. your trip definitely moves me and if anything, i would love to travel across latin america in my Land Cruiser, but I would not want to do it alone. also i have to get some money together first..but if anyone is interested...im willing to work something out. let me know in advance. driving thru latin america in a nice land Cruiser would be nice.

4 months ago

glothy Hi. I'd really like to get a Triumph cruiser. Something just under 1000cc so it's not too difficult to handle but has enough kick to get me through. Not got a budget in mind for that yet but would also look to buy a bike in the US

1 year ago

JTGOLDBERG Hey Glothy, Ive been riding for a while and wanted to let you know that for first time riders there is a weekend class through the MSF (motorcycle safety foundation) and I promise you, they will teach you trix on how to be a very good defensive rider. I highly recommend it! Pura Vida

4 months ago

Todd Would love to do a course like that. We got our learner's license before leaving home, then rode a lot in Thailand, but would love to do a big trip and feel confident. Are you planning a bike trip on a bike? Have you seen those Ewan McGregor documentaries about riding around the world?

4 months ago

Mr. Mr. If you are still thinking of doing this trip I can really tell you North Mexico now is really dangerous due to drug cartel wars all across the US-Mexico Border. I live down here if any one is interested in further comments please let me know. It can meake a difference!! Good luck, I thinks it is a great trip plan. Mr. Mr.

10 months ago

leticiadefazio I would like some more infor on this

5 months ago

leticiadefazio Hi, I will be traveling to S America soon. May be driving and if so, I will let you know how it goes. Also, will be in S. America for a long time, maybe we can meet up at some point

5 months ago

kpalermo I was talking to my good friend about doing this trip. I am very interested in this trip.

10 months ago

Charlene Where are you from in the UK? Have you got your motobike licence yet and anyone to go with?

1 year ago

Ray Hi there glothy,I'm in Phoenix and plan leaving the same time.Jan.2012.But I was thinking going by bus.I plan to find a place or two,to stay 6 months than,and come back to that place,the next year.Have been studying Ecuador a lot,Nicuragua,& Uraguay.

2 years ago

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