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Names and Ages

Romina 34, Max 34 and Baby Joaquin 2

Hometown

Buenos Aires and NYC

Reason for taking the trip

After 10 years of living in NY we decided to go back to live in our hometown in Buenos Aires, so no better way of doing than driving the Americas!

Why did you decide to drive?

Because we wanted to show our son that the world is more than just a big city, traveling through different countries, exploring different cultures and making new friends!

Are you taking along children? Joaquin, left NY when he was 17 months...

What type of car are you driving? A Toyota Rav4 2007

Did you make any modifications to your car for this trip? Nope.

How did you save up or finance your trip?

We saved up and work a little bit along the road.

How long do you plan on traveling? 1 year

Where do you plan on driving?

From NY to BA, across the States, down Baja California and all the way south following the Panamerican Highway.

What were your family’s and friends’ reactions when you told them about your trip before you left?

'Wow! that's Great!' - "You guys are crazy" - "Be careful it is so dangerous out there!"

Did you speak Spanish before you left your home country?

Yes, we are native Spanish speakers!

Worst border crossing?

So far.. HONDURAS (in and out) - Corrupt, slow and they take advantage of you! They stopped us 5 times in 100 miles asking for things no one carries in the car anymore, they just wanted money, read blogs for advice on this matter! The rest of the border crossings are fine, slow, have patience, smile and everything will be alright... Try to get there as early as possible. Read More...

Learn more about other people driving the Pan American Highway.

Considered the longest navigable network of roads in the world, it's no wonder many people dream of driving from the Arctic Circle in Alaska to the tip of South America (or at least part of it). Before you set off on the road however, you may want to do a few things to get started. Read more about planning your trip, selecting your vehicle, and roads and driving conditions in Latin America. Get yourself in the mood for your trip by reading some travel books or watching some movies about the places you might visit. Check out roadtripper reviewed gear to see what equipment people have used on their drive on the Pan-American highway.

Or, click on any of the countries below to get specific information about border crossings, gas prices, road conditions, camping, and hotels with secure parking.

Argentina	Belize	Bolivia
Brazil	Canada	Chile
Colombia	Costa Rica	Ecuador
El Salvador	French Guiana	Guatemala
Guyana	Honduras	Mexico
Nicaragua	Panama	Paraguay
Peru	United States
Uruguay	Venezuela

Avoiding the Shakedown: Any traveler driving through Latin America is bound to hear frightening stories about getting pulled over by the police and being forced to hand over hundreds of dollars over a trumped up charge. It is true that bribes are a way of life in many countries, but you can avoid most problems with a few handy tips. read more...