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Frontera El Salvador
The crossing here is fairly easy and just requires some copies which are easily obtained just across the street.
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The SAT official had a great hat on when he came out to check the VINs on the bikes.
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Crossing the river to El Salvador.
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Arriving at the El Salvador Customs and Immigration we found very friendly officials and signs everywhere telling you that there is no corruption there. The signs were true.
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I wonder how long these guys waited at the border?
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And how long has this guy has been parked in the no parking zone.
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Almost done with the El Salvador vehicle temporary import permit. Just checking the VINs.
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One bike done!
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Now the other two!! All three bikes in about 90 min. Thanks Dan and Orvar…..I just waited with the bikes.
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El Imposible
Now we are on the loose in El Salvador. Thanks to Julio and Mario for route suggestions. We left the border for a short ride on pavement to the 14 km “road” to the El Imposible Park. The dirt was the easy part. It was the steep hills with very bumpy cobble stones that was the challenge.
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El Imposible
We arrived hot and sweaty at the eco lodge almost at the top of the road.
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Luckily they had cold  s and a cool natural spring pool for a dip.
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We walked the last km up the road to the national park.
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We went for a hike thru the jungle to the miradors.
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We also had a great view over the jungle to the ocean.
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We celebrated our first night in El Salvador with a drink of Orvar’s special whisky brought all the way from Sweden.
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Hitting the road again
We were up early for the ride back down to the highway.
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The cobbles sure are easier downhill.
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Volcanos and Lakes
We headed down the CA-2 and then east up the 15 to Apaneca and Salcoatitan where we had brekfast.
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We went up thru San Isidro dodging potholes and then drove up the paved road on Volcano Santa Ana to the national Park Cerro Verde.
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We headed to the mirador above Lago de Coatepequue.
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We went down to the lake side for a swim and a lemonade.
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11 Feb 2013
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Apsunga and Lago Ilopongo
We were down and out for a few days with 1 sick team member, but now we are back to full force. We spent 2 days luckily at a nice hotel in Santa Ana while Daniel was ill. Once he recovered we had our route planned out.
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We planned to meet up with Mario and the other riders from the Touratech rally at Apsunga. This is a riverside day resort with a nice restaurant, rafting, swimming, and zip lines. We spent the day in the shade drinking lemonadas.
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Orvar was keen to try “ the newly finished road” that he had seen on the net. The first 30 km is a beautiful newly paved curvy mountain road. As is usual in Latin America “finished” is a relative term and we were stopped several times for construction delays. We finally arrived at Casa Lecha after dark and we all managed to park in the garage.
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Fernanda is the hostess with the mostess. She remembered that my favorite food was lasagna and she had made that for dinner for us. The next morning she made her famous “fluffy” pancakes. Mui Rico!
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The view of the volcano and our new BMW El Salvador hats.
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After much family discussion on lake verses volcano we decided on lake for the Sunday outing. We drove to lago Ilopongo to the beach. Again Fernanda was prepared with all kinds of food and drink.
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This is such an amazing spot on the lake.
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Fernandita and I sunbathed and hung out in the hammocks.
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Mario took us on a tour of the lake and for a swim out in the middle of the crater Lake.
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The girls adoring Lord Daniel.
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Pool noodles make it so much easier to swim with your drink!
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We turned around at the cross and powered past the lakeshore.
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Then Fernanda whipped us up a massive Paella on a gas burner.
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Tomorrow is riding thru tunnels and up the volcano.
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12 Feb 2013
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Motorider San Salvador, El Salvador
We had a great experience at Motorider in San Salvador. Mario Lecha has an amazing shop and team of mechanics. They fit us in at very short notice even though the shop was very busy. He also had the synthetic oil Daniel wanted and that we had been looking all over for in the last 2 months. They are also the Touratech outlet so we could get a few other items we needed.
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Poor Chicko had to "freshen up" the heads of several of my skid plate bolts in order to be able to remove them for the oil change. They had been sheared off from millions of tope!
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Adding a worldwideride sticker to the window.
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Mario trying out Loulou, but I'm pretty sure he will not trade in his 1200 anytime soon. Maybe it's the pink flowers??
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Volcano San Salvador
Mario, Daniel, Orvar, and I rode up to the San Salvador volcano. Mario is pointing to the crater he has at his coffee finca on the slopes of the volcano.
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We hiked to the crater rim in the Parque Nacional El Boqueron.
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The crater is very steep and there is a smaller crater in the bottom from a more recent eruption.
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Daniel had put his helmet on a bench, but it went for a dive and rolled down the hill. Luckily not on the crater side.
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We stopped at the mirador for a drink.To the left of the tree you can see the stadium that is just down in front of Casa Lecha.
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Daniel must be fully recovered since he ordered a mint Frappachino at Ben's coffee.
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15 Feb 2013
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El Tunco
We had heard there were some German riders in El Tunco so we all went out to meet Katja and Jens.
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It was great to hear some of their stories from the last 2 years.
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We enjoyed a few s and some oysters at sunset.
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When we got “home” Fernanda had made us New York Cheesecake.
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We had a nightcap too.
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16 Feb 2013
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Why you should not miss out on El Salvador
We went up to San Salvador volcano again to visit the coffee finca near the crater and then around the volcano to visit the one on the other side.
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At the second finca we hiked up to see the two craters on the property that we saw on the map at the park earlier in the week.
finca Lecha 8 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
One is huge and filled with trees. The smaller one is collapsing on itself.
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finca Lecha 12 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
On the way down we stopped for a view of the lava flows from the 1917 eruption.
finca Lecha 11 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
finca Lecha 17 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
We visited the Joya de Cera archeological site.
Joya de Ceren 42 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
Joya de Ceren 2 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
It is known as the Pompeii of Central America. The site was covered in volcanic mud and ash at least 14 times, beginning around 260 A.D, with the last recorded around 600 A.D. It was discovered by accident in 1976
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There is also a small museum here housing displays explaining the discovery, excavation, and conservation of the site. There are a number of artifacts on display as well.
Joya de Ceren 10 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
We were lucky to see the national bird of El Salvador, which has amazing tail feathers.
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Back at casa Lecha we applied our new stickers as an homage to Katja and Jens who have all their stickers in the same locations on their two bikes.
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The next day we rode up to the Devil’s door. On the way we stopped at the picturesque village of Panchimalco with it’s all white church.
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You can see the Devil’s door above us on the hillside.
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I took the opportunity to trial all 3 bikes, the 800 GS, the R1200, and the 1200 adventure as a pillion. Mario you win for ride comfort and view.
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Deviel's door 47 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
La Puerta del Diablo´s main atraction is a 360° panoramic view of half of El Salvador. From here you can see San Salvador, Lake Ilopango, the city of Cojutepeque and the towering volcano of San Vicente. You will see most of the central coastline of El Salvador from this spot 1,131 meters above sea level.
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Later we stopped at a local motocross accessory shop to check out the gear.
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The beach!
Now finally the beach. We spent an amazing day at the beach north of El Zonte. We had a cabana for shade.
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The sea is like bath water.
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We enjoyed ceviche and sopa de mariscos. We also tried an El Salvador treat cheese puffs and salsa.
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There were all kinds of shenanigans including mud fights and interpretive dance.
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There is a nice pool here too.
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The only way to end a day at the beach! Drive thru burgers.
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19 Feb 2013
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Having too much fun in El Salvador
Worldwideride and the GSSWEDE spent the last few days in El Salvador living it up. with MFF (Mario, Fernanda, and Fernandita)
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Happy Valentines Everyone!
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Fernanda wanted to take us to her favorite quiche pizza place. The décor includes Elvis posters, taxidermy, and Chinese paper lanterns.
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DSC04917 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
The pizza however is amazing and the mug is so cold that the ices when you pour it in.
valentines dinner 2 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
We had the “crazy pizza” with a rainbow of toppings, but the secret is the delicious tomato salsa you put on top.
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Carlos at the Barracuda showed us a great time on Friday night and he makes a mean caprina.
baracuda 5 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
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Orvar even got into the action behind the bar as the master blender.
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You have to love a place where they label the bottle with your name for when you come back.
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The Tunnels
We set out to ride the tunnels along the coast road. This is a curvy road with 5 tunnels.
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We liked it so much we turned around and rode it back again before a stop for a snack.
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19 Feb 2013
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The Barracuda
We had such a good time at the Barracuda we went back for lunch the next day of Oysters and champagne.
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They make these really good margarita azul with blue curacao.
baracuda 17 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
The seafood was amazing.
baracuda 10 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
baracuda 30 by Worldwide Ride.ca, on Flickr
Orvar was so jealous of our touratech pannier system, that he bought a set from Mario at Motorider. The only problem was to get his old ones home to Sweden for his other bike. Well in the end was no problem at all.
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- Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
- CanWest: July 10-13 2025
- Switzerland: Date TBC
- Ecuador: Date TBC
- Romania: Date TBC
- Austria: Sept. 11-15
- California: September 18-21
- France: September 19-21 2025
- Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025
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Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
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helps answer the question - Why Go? Inspirational stories by veteran travellers Greg Frazier (5 times RTW), Peter and Kay Forwood (193 countries), Tiffany Coates (Mongolia Mayhem) and Rene Cormier (University of Gravel Roads).
Get Ready! covers planning, paperwork, medical and many other topics! "Inspirational and Awesome!" See the trailer here!
What stuff do I need - riding gear, clothing, camping gear, first aid kit, tires, maps and GPS? What don't I need? How do I pack it all in? Lots of opinions from over 150 travellers!
break down language barriers, overcome culture shock, ship the bike and deal with breakdowns and emergencies."Just makes me want to pack up and go!" See the trailer here!
Grant demystifies the black art of Tire Changing and Repair to help you STAY on the road! "Very informative and practical." See the trailer here!
Ladies on the Loose! For the first time ever, a motorcycle travel DVD made for women, by women! These intrepid women share their tips to help you plan your own motorcycle adventure. They also answer the women-only questions, and entertain you with amazing tales from the road! Presented by Lois Pryce, veteran solo traveller through South America and Africa and author of 'Lois on the Loose', and 'Red Tape and White Knuckles.'
Cotton or synth sweat-wicking t-shirts with the cool Horizons Unlimited graphic on the front and a snappy slogan (changing every year) on the back.
Show your route on your panniers. Great conversation starter when you meet people on the road!
Motorcycle and travel books to inspire and inform you!
The definitive guide to planning your motorcycle adventure! This insanely ambitious 2-year project has produced an informative and entertaining 5-part, 18 hour video series. "The ultimate round the world rider's how-to!" MCN UK.
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