Is it possible to drive from Alaska to the southern tip of Argentina?

Answer 1

Short answer: No. The Pan-American highway was never completed through the Darien Gap. One tale is that Noreiga wanted his cut of the drugs smuggled north and a completed road would have made mass movement of cocaine too easy.

The Guiness Book of World Records, in considered such attempts (usually done from north of Tierra del Feugo to Prudhoe Bay), wants one to drive as far north as you can, then ship your vehicle across the Gap, and continue driving. Which can be done. Drive it in a shipping container, write a check, fill out lots of forms (in Spanish), pay some cash, etc.

In addition to the usual passport and visa requirements, bringing a car into Central and South America AIN'T like driving from the USA to Canada or Mexico. Proof of Insurance is the least of it. Many require special letters of credit or bonds posted to insure that you leave with the car (otherwise you might sell the car to locals at a profit enabling them to avoid import duties).

There is also a tradition of "Mordita" or "the little death" meaning bribes that are expected to "lubricate" the issuing of permits, visas, etc. The richer you are, the more they expect and someone driving the length of the Americas will be presumed to be rich.

People worry about serviceabilty of computerized cars in third-world countries, but I wouldn't. I mean, you drive for 50,000 miles around the USA before you even think of getting your first tune up, so just bring a bunch of fuel filter and know how and where to replace them.

But hell, it would be an ADVENTURE! Spectacular scenery in places. Abject poverty in others. Weird local politics, strange animals on the highway at night. Long boring stretches. Teenage border guards with machine guns. Reckless bus drivers coming down the mountain. Definitely a tale to tell your kids!

If you THINK you know who you would go with, you MUST, IMO, drive around the USA with them. Your basic 2-week, 10,000-mile, circuminavigate the 48 states (I've done it a few times). Because if you don't have a great time doing that, you should not even consider the 18,000 or so miles, 320,000 potholes, and dozen countries involved in a N+S America transit.

Answer 2

It would take a while, and might involve a number of back roads (or, in some cases, off-roading!).

The only point you might be confused about is the actual crossing of the Panama Canal. There are bridges which will allow crossing the canal - I believe there are two (one at the west end, and one at the east end).

Everywhere else has a "land path" from border to border - not necessarily the straightest, but its definitely there.

Answer 3

Thechronic could nicely be accomplished. despite the fact that, you may choose get admission to visas for each united states. you may additionally need an extremely sturdy automobile. (Toyota Land cruiser, etc. enough space to sleep in if needed. A winch, available front and rear. containers for water and gas. annoying circumstances could start up after leaving the U.S. and going into Mexico. Frtom there on the roads are from sturdy to undesirable. (undesirable being the main section. considerable automobile and medical well being coverage could be needed. a severe learn of international locations you may bypass by using to verify the thank you to get alongside with human beings there. dissimilar money. Preferrably stashed at U.S. embassies alongside the way. nevertheless wanna bypass?

Answer 4

is it possible yes ,would they let you cross over is another story