This document provides a summary of locations, experiences, and statistics from a 19 month, 33,000 mile road trip along the Pan-American Highway through 17 countries in North, Central, and South America. It includes data such as the lowest elevation camped, number of borders crossed, national parks visited, languages learned, and various animals and natural wonders encountered along the journey.

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DRIVING the
PAN-AMERICAN HIGHWAY
19 months, 33,000 miles,
17 countries, living in a tent

2. Death Valley, USA
Lowest elevation: -128 feet

3. Atenas, Costa Rica
Scorpions found under the tent: 1

4. Cleanest campground bathrooms: Camping No Sol
No Sol, Brazil

5. Escondido, California, USA
Most money spent on one night:
Stone Brewery, $348

6. Antigua, Guatemala
Hours spent volunteering: 360

7. Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
Number of islands visited: 15

8. Aconcagua, Argentina
Highest mountain seen: 22,841 feet

9. Futaleufu, Chile
Pigs tickled: 2

10. Antigua, Guatemala
Axel seals blown: 3

11. Moab, California, USA
Coldest night: -14 F

12. Potrerillos, Argentina
Nationalities represented at Thanksgiving: 6

13. Leon, Nicaragua
Number of Mojitos before Jessica passes out: 2

14. Leith Cove, Antarctica
Continents camped on: 3

15. Antigua, Guatemala
Combined hours spent in Spanish class: 366

16. Potrerillos, Argentina
Kilos of pork roasted in a shopping cart: 23

17. Ancud, Isla Chiloé, Chile
Christmas present bought at a grocery store: All of them

18. Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia
Jessica fishes caught: 0

19. Antigua, Guatemala
Inches of spare leg room in a Guatemalan chicken bus: -2

20. M/S Sea Spirit, Antarctica
Combined weight gain during Antarctic cruise: 13.5 pounds

21. Honeyman State Park, OR, USA
First night of the trip:
5th October 2011

22. Potrerillos, Argentina
Number of overlanders needed to
haul a shopping cart full of pork:
2

23. Rio Lenca, Chile
Inches a Chilean river can rise in one day: 24

24. Oaxaca, Mexico
Best food in the Americas: Mexico

25. M/S Sea Spirit, Antarctica
Things that come free with a $5,000 cruise: 1 bright yellow parka

26. Lanquin, Guatemala
Most scenic shower: Zepher lodge

27. Gearheart, Oregon, USA
General direction traveled: South

28. Arches National Park, USA
US National parks visited: 9

29. Iceberg Alley, Antarctica
Creepiest Antarctic animal:
The leopard seal

30. Parque Nacional de Quetzal, Guatemala
Quetzals seen:
Unless you ask Jessica, then 3
0

31. Mendoza, Argentina
Sketchiest business transaction: One junkyard shopping cart

32. Pucon, Chile
Most grills used simultaneously: 6

33. Zion National Park, USA
Hours hiked through freezing canyon water: 6

34. Siete Ventanas, Guatemala
Best way to visit ancient Mayan caves: Innertubes

35. Leith Cove, Antarctica
14 year old scotch + 14,000 year old ice

36. Mendoza, Argentina
Number of spices in Kobus’ curry mix: 9-ish

37. Concon, Chile
Number of oil changes: 4

38. Neko Harbor, Antarctica
Iceberg births witnessed: 2

39. Rio Nadis, Chile
Best campground. Ever.

40. Mendoza, Argentina
Average cost of amazing Argentinian beef: $4/lb

41. Border crossing into Chile
Number of canine searches: 2

42. Antigua, Guatemala
Volcanic eruptions witnessed: 3

43. Antarctica
Worst smell in the world: Penguin poo

44. Lago General, Chile
Number of work days: 82

45. San Juan, Argentina
Chairs Jessica broke: 5

46. San Francisco, USA
Most common city name prefix: San

47. Antarctica
Number of penguin colonies visited: 6

48. Rio Nadis, Chile
Horse fly massacres: 4

49. San Augustine, Argentina
Campsites with merry-go-rounds: 1

50. Antigua, Guatemala
New vegetables discovered: 11

51. Rio Nadis, Chile
Native Patagonian trout caught: 1

52. Juayua, El Salvador
Pigs eaten: Unknown

53. San Diego, California, USA
Amount spent on camera repairs: $252

54. Volcan Poas, Costa Rica
Number of Central American volcanoes climbed: Only 1

55. Lanquin, Guatemala
Worst road of the trip:
Lanquin, Guatemala

56. Ruta 40, Argentina
Total miles driven: 33,320

57. Tikal, Guatemala
Pre-Colombian ruins visited: 13

58. Cachi, Argentina
Cutest campground stray dog:
Peppinito (pickles)

59. Gearheart, Oregon, USA
Laws broken to build a bonfire: 1

60. Bahia Concepcion, Mexico
Tents replaced: 1

61. Coyhaique, Chile
Cutest campground kitten: Squealers

62. Tilcara, Argentina
Best cut of Argentinian beef: Asado

63. Coyhaique, Chile
Number of fish caught: 13

64. Parque Nacional de Quetzal, Guatemala
Colorful lizards seen: Hundreds

65. Border Crossing into Argentina
Cars recued by Blue: 3

66. Corcovado, Costa Rica
Raging shark and crocodile infested rivers waded: 2

67. Careterra Austral, Chile
Miles of dirt road driven: 1,600+

68. Antigua, Guatemala
Weeks spent living with our
Guatemalan family:
7

69. Montevideo, Uruguay
Types of meat eaten in one sitting: 11

70. Every Central American Border Crossing
Borders crossed: 27

71. Torres Del Paine, Chile
Miles hiked: 120

72. Bariloche, Argentina
Number of Overlanders at the
Badass Bariloche Bovine Bonanza:
25

73. Tinajani Canyon, Peru
Cost of a Peruvian llama: $45

74. Juayua, El Salvador
Horseback tours taken: 2

75. Bariloche, Argentina
Pounds of meat roasted at one time: 69.3

76. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
JESUS CHRIST

77. Machu Picchu, Peru
Cost of 3 tickets to Machu Picchu: $157

78. Praia Grande, Brazil
Last stop of the trip: Praia Grande

79. Baranca, Peru
Guinea pigs eaten: 2

80. Chetumal, Mexico
Best Caribbean campsite: Chetumal

81. Ruta 40, Argentina
Days of rain: 115

82. Juayua, El Salvador
Mystery meats eaten: 7

83. Yungay, Peru
Fire pits built: 1

84. Customs Office, Bolivia
Highest elevation: 16,447 feet

85. Rio Grande, Argentina
Nastiest campground. Ever.

86. South West Circuit, Bolivia
Gallons of gas burned: 1,900

87. El Calafate, Argentina
Whole animals roasted: 3

88. Canyon del Patos, Peru
Hand carved tunnels driven through: 40

89. Cafayate, Argentina
Number of flat tires repaired: 6

90. Uyuni, Bolivia
Number of times Blue got washed: 4

91. Florinopolis, Brazil
Books written: 3

92. Equator, Ecuador
Articles written: 300+

93. Equator, Ecuador
Miles driven to reach the equator: 16,000

94. Chan Chan, Peru
Most disappointing ruins: Chan Chan

95. Uyuni, Bolivia
Mankiest town: Uyuni

96. Otovalo, Ecuador
Highest elevation fished at: 12,000 feet

97. Otovalo, Ecuador
Fluffy hats NOT purchased: 6

98. Otovalo, Ecuador
Total days camped: 380

99. Lago Colorado, Bolivia
Colors of lakes in Bolivia: 4

100. ….
Best camp food: Cinnamon rolls

101. Lima, Peru
Hours spent waiting in line for best pork ever: 2.5

102. Huanchaco, Peru
Kittens unsuccessfully rescued: All of them

103. Dali Desert, Bolivia
Highest elevation campground: 15,000 feet

104. Cartago, Costa Rica
Best michelada maker in Costa Rica: Gustavo Badilla

105. Las Tablas, Panama
Best costume parade: Corpus Christi

106. Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia
Liters of rum consumed: ?????

107. Selva Madre, Costa Rica
Chances Nacho will make it over the Himalayas: 0%

108. Laguna de la Yeguada, Panama
Reasons not to be in Panama in June: The rainy season

109. Isla del Sol, Bolivia
Masks purchased: 23

110. Selva Madre, Costa Rica
Fish speared in a trout farm: 0

111. Colon, Panama
Cost to ship our car around the Darien Gap: $2836.78

112. Caye Caulker, Belize
Best Belizean island food: Conch ceviche

113. San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Species of monkeys seen: 6

114. Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica
Gigantic fish not caught: All of them

115. Belize Zoo, Belize
Best zoo visited: Belize Zoo

116. San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Best sunset beach: Playa Majugual

117. Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica
Most picturesque beach: Playa Carrillo

118. San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
Number of hours billed: 1,530

119. Playa Brasilito, Costa Rica
Poisonous animals seen: 15

120. San Ignatio, Belize
Tarantulas found living under our tent: 3

121. Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
Vehicle ferries taken: 14

122. Playa Josecito, Costa RIca
Noisiest bird: Scarlet Macaw

123. Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
Highest recorded temperature: 103.5 F

124. Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica
Farms camped in: 12

125. Junquillal Bay, Costa Rica
Most obnoxious campground bird: Magpie Jay

126. Granada, Nicaragua
Cigars a Nicaraguan can roll each day: 850

127. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Deepest river crossing: 3.5 feet

128. Granada, Nicaragua
Pint of Guinness drunk: 3

129. Granada, Nicaragua
Foofy coffee drinks drunk: 12

130. Bariloche, Argentina
Cost of 2 gallons of Argentinian wine: $16

131. Corcovado, Costa Rica
Best jungle trek: Corcovado National Park

132. Leon, Nicaragua
UNESCO World Heritage sites visited: 32

133. Honduras to Nicaragua Border crossing
Sketchiest border crossing: Honduras to Nicaragua

134. San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Total days on the road: 582

135. Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica
Number of river crossings: 45

136. Cuenca, Ecuador
Best Latin American booze: Flor de Caña rum

137. Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica
Ninja crabs found under tents: 18

138. Corcovado, Costa Rica
Miles hiked through pouring rain: 14

139. Isla Aguida, Mexico
Most dangerous thing to fall out of trees: Coconuts

140. Isla Aguida, Mexico
Second most dangerous thing to fall out of trees: 2 foot iguanas

141. Puerto Jiminez, Costa Rica
Stoves stolen: 2

142. Oaxaca, Mexico
Best place to learn Mexican cooking: Oaxaca

143. Atenas, Costa Rica
Number of people that fit in the 4Runner: 7

144. Playa Josecito, Costa Rica
Best free campground: Playa Josecito

145. Villa de Leva, Colombia
Number of colonial cities visited: Lost count

146. Chichen Itza, Mexico
Biggest Mexican tourist trap:
Chichen Itza

147. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Number of group photos taken: 9

148. San Gil, Colombia
Noisiest campground:
Hotel Posada Campestre

149. Campeche, Mexico
Worst hostel
Best view

150. Palenque, Mexico
Scariest jungle sound: Howler monkeys

151. Cartagena, Colombia
Number of copies to clear Colombian customs: 8,000,000
In triplicate

152. Palenque, Mexico
Best Mayan ruins in Mexico: Palenque

153. Santuario de las Lajas, Colombia
Most scenic church:
Santuario de las Lajas

154. Santuario de las Lajas, Colombia
Number of llamas tortured: 1

155. Pance, Colombia
Friendliest campground hosts: Colombia

156. Puebla, Mexico
Best food ever: Tacos al Pastor

157. Manizales, Colombia
Best coffee: Hacienda Venecia

158. Puebla, Mexico
Best street show:
Los voladores

159. Santa Elena, Colombia
Number of tent patches applied: 18 + two feet of duck tape

160. Baja California, Mexico
Street tacos consumed: 25

161. Santa Rosalia, Mexico
Number of seagull caught: 1

162. Santa Rosalia, Mexico
Best fish for fish tacos:
Sierra Mackerel

163. Caral, Peru
Strangest desert animal seen: The ground dwelling owl

164. Death Road, Bolivia
World’s most dangerous road: Ruta de muerte

165. Mancora, Peru
Types of raw seafood in Ceviche Mixto: 5

166. Sorata, Bolivia
New coil springs Old coil Springs

167. Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia
Hours spent taking photos in the salt flats: 3

168. Southwest Circuit, Bolivia
Most scenic drive: Bolivia’s southwest circuit

169. Ecuador
Cheapest gas:
$1.45/ gallon

170. Yungay, Peru
Best star gazing: Llanganuco lodge

171. Sorata, Bolivia
Number of apple pies made without an oven: 3

172. Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Latin American countries that sell Marshmallows: 7

173. Sarteneja, Belize
Countries visited: 17

174. Playa Josecito, Costa Rica
Best thunderstorms: Costa Rica

175. Rio Nadis, Chile
Number of meters underwater this bridge
will be if Patagonian rivers are dammed:
20

176. Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Highest altitude hummingbird: 12,000 feet

177. Highway 101, Oregon, USA
Top three coastal drives: Highway 101, US West coast
BR 101, Sao Paulo to Rio
Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

178. Iceberg Alley, Antarctica
Average age of icebergs: 5,000

179. Mendoza, Argentina
Jared’s favorite food: Bacon

180. Lakes District, Chile
Confirmed road kills: Birds: 13
Snake: 1
Cows: 0

181. Seite Ventanas, Guatemala
Best guided tour: Candelaria Caves

182. Iguazu Falls, Argentina
Most impressive waterfall: In the world

183. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Most common word in Mariachi song: Ayayayayayeeee

184. San Francisco, California, USA
First night indoors: Marcell’s apartment

185. Atenas, Costa Rica
Fanciest place stayed: Rental house in Costa Rica

186. Minka, Colombia
Books Jared read: 41

187. Antigua, Guatemala
Catholic processions witnessed: 9

188. Guatavita, Colombia
Pots of gold found: We will never tell

189. Angangueo, Mexico
Hours spent trying to pronounce this town’s name: 12

190. Machu Picchu, Peru
Best Guanaco impersonator: Jessica

191. Lago Perón, Peru
Nights spent above 12,000 feet: 18