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How Tough is Laguna Parón? Rating the Ride and Climb in Huascarán National Park
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Adventure Riding in South America Episode 14 Huascaran National Park doesn’t give up its alpine lakes lightly. I’d read the warnings about brutal hikes over 4000 metres, but wanted to know if there was truth behind the hype. So I rode the Tenere up into the Andes and visited three of the most famous lakes…
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Canon del Pato: Is This Really Peru’s Most Dangerous Road?
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Adventure Riding in South America Episode 13 Cañón del Pato — or Duck Canyon — sits in northern Peru between the Cordillera Negra and the Cordillera Blanca, carved over millennia by the Santa River into a spectacular 40km gorge. It is known as one of the most dangerous roads in South America, and with 35…
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My Toughest Day Yet: Big Mistake in the Ecuadorian Highlands
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Adventure Riding in South America Episode 11 A wrong decision turned this ride into my toughest day yet. I set out toward Tulcán, chasing the stunning high-altitude landscapes of Ecuador’s El Ángel Ecological Reserve. What started as a scenic detour quickly spiraled into a test of endurance, judgment, and limits. Some decisions while riding are…
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Sometimes When An Adventure Ride Goes Wrong, It Goes Right, Peru
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Adventure Riding in South America Episode 8 When an adventure motorcycle ride goes wrong, it sometimes goes right. This episode of Adventure Riding in South America takes you deep into north-western Peru’s remote backroads where my plans begin to unravel. From navigation challenges, beautiful arid landscapes and unforgettable encounters, this ADV ride is all about…
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The Wild North-West Coast of Peru
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Adventure Riding in South America Episode 7 After reaching Lima, I was finally able to replace the crash-damaged parts of the Tenere and fit some much-needed fresh tyres. With the bike all sorted, I struck out north towards Ecuador. I was keen to see some of Peru’s north-west on the way, so made a plan…
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Searching for the Inca, Peru
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Adventure Riding in South America Episode 6 It was time to leave the Amazon Rainforest, and have my first experience of the Andes. In Episode 6 of my Adventure Riding in South America series, I ride the Tenere into the high Andes, tackling altitude and epic mountain passes as I make my way to Cusco—the…
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Exploring Tambopata National Reserve, Peru
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Adventure Riding in South America Episode 5 Crossing international borders can be problematic, especially when you can’t find passport control and customs. I had a hiccup at the border whilst trying to enter Peru from Brazil, and then got hit by a wild storm on the way to Puerto Maldonado. After a soggy ride I…