Hi all,

Looking at taking this inland route during the begining of the wet season, crazy maybe? I have not been able to find much info on this autopista and I am thinking a swap to nobies might be required.

Also looks like some big gaps with out fuel.

All info appreciated.

Cheers HUBB

Tom

Ops! wet season? are you alone? few informations? Lots of gaps without fuel/people? Don't you want to think twice?

or try in july. dry season..

Do you understand portugue? If you do, try this:
BR-319 - Rodovia de ligação de Manaus (AM) ao sudoeste amazônico - SkyscraperCity

Imagens da BR-319 ,radicalismo de uma aventura perigosa (rios ,paisagens ,pontes improvisadas ,rally ) uma viagem alucinante com fotos aéreas ... - SkyscraperCity

Hi Paulo!

That pictures look fantastic!! Only my portoguise isn't as good
Which time of the year was that trip?

Which time of the year is the wet season?

We're looking to do that road in april/mai if possible...
Do you live in Manaus? We should meet up for a than


Werner+Claudia

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Hi, Werner
I do not live in Manaus. I live in são paulo, 3.900 km away from Manaus.
The rainy season occurs during the summer - begins in November and runs through March.
The dry season occurs during the winter - begins in May and lasts until September.
In the rainy season, much of the region is submerged, "i.e", is under water.
The original message was posted in November 13th, 2009, 04:52 P.M.
Hugs!

Hi Paulo!

Thanks!!
Sounds like we could give it a shot end of april !!!
We will find out!!


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Regarding the BR174 (Manaus > Pres.Figueiredo > Boa Vista > Pacaraima > Venezuela border)

This road have very nice spots and it's very easy to do. Sometimes w/ flooding from nov to march, but it's worth! Spend 2 days at Pres.Figueiredo w/ amazing falls and rivers. You'll ride near 150km through the Waimiri reserve w beautiful landscapes.

You can see some pictures and small movies here Dream World Quest

Regarding the BR319 (Porto Velho > Humaitá > Manaus)

From Porto Velho to Humaitá is a paved road. From Huamitá to Manaus, is about 800 km. During the rains there is a white mud (known as "sapé") that sticks like glue on the tires. Virtually impossible for even the most experient. But in July (dry) is possible. It's a 3 days off-road leg. Very difficult to find fuel. You can't camping in the bush (animals), then the options are to be hosted in the villages or within the fences of the antennas of Embratel (Telecom Company). The adventure is guaranteed! The Brazilian Army is working to pave all within 2 years.

Cheers.

Marcelo

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Put the bike on a boat from Manaus to Porto Velho and enjoy the ride. There are many boats every day. Kick back in a hammock until you get to the pavement. From Porto Velho (actually from Humaia) it is paved all the way south to Foz.


Enjoy! Toby

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we have a 1200GS and ride actually in Venezuela, we also want to Manaus - porto velho by boat and Porto Velho- Foz by road in middle April - May
is it easy to find hotels on this road?
and we would be happy to meet other bikers
christian

in a 4x4 iveco.

last fuel / water / services / food before you arrive in Humaita was here :

S3 49.270 W60 21.293 small settlement called CASTANHO

dirt started here :

S4 01.840 W60 36.799

good 'blacktop' road starts again here :

S7 16.566 W63 09.756

from this point to Humaita fuel is approx 60kms.

the section of dirt was 473kms with some sections of blacktop.
many MANY bridges (we counted over 250)
some were unpassable but always found route around.

the 473kms has no services available. do not believe the maps !!! or the rumours.
You need to assume enough fuel to cover the 473 + the last 60.

The issue of course is how wet it is.
Rainy season commences anytime from mid november and the road is underwater and height of rainy season.
rainy season 'begins' to end around June / July

we chose November for two reasons;
firstly it meant our time in Venezuela was good for visiting 'Salto de Angel'
second - we figured the very beginning of rainy season the road and bridges should be in best condition.

It took us 6 days, Manaus to Humaita.
We saw 5 vehicles along dirt sections, all locals in light wieght pickups or small cars.

it's a fun route !

my pages have downloadable garmin database of this section (and others of course), it gives a blow by blow record using waypoints for all key points as well as listing our track.

www.philflanagan.com

then navigate to 'americas'
and on to 'coming this way'

good luck, have fun !

Phil.

Hi, Hola, Oi

I'm trying to clouse the America Continente from South Pole to North (Alaska) Done 2010.
2011 Alaska-Canada-LA
2012 LA-Maine-Miami-Golf Mexico-Centro America(rigth now) cross some how maybe with the new japanese ferry on July 11th 2012.

The cue is how to get to visit a friend in Santarem and then get to the Atlantic (Belen?) and go south BR101/116 to SAO PAULO home town.

How about 174 A BOA VISTA

210 SAO JOAO DA BALIZA + CAROEBE

Road 163 to RIO PARU DO OESTE to get some type Barcaza to Santarem?

From there (Santarem) go South BR163 to RUROPOLIS and then Altamira, Belen....
I'm fuc.. mad or is posible to to it during July 15 to Ago 15 MOTOSOLO (someone ones to come please do so) GSR1200ADV loaded 700pouds.

If some one have any other ideas then get an get a 38 and pull the trigger please do so.

Take care all of you, all the best to all the comunity HU !!!!!

Hi guy's!

Just arrived in Porto Velho and asked around for prices for the ship to Manaus.
Not really surprising..... it's not cheap. After discussing the price and we did agree (1300Reals).... they came up with loading charge from 200Reals...

Any good ideas or contacts for shipping to Manaus?
Or has anyone been on the 319 recently...or is planning to do so and has any good information about the road conditions???

Many thanks for every good idea!!


Werner+Claudia now in Porto Velho

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Me again.... :-)

Another option would be to ride to Santarem and ship from there to Macapa..... any advice???

Thanks again!!!


Werner y Claudia

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Hi Werner y Claudia, as you can see my plan is to get from Caracas to Belem.
As I can see you are in Porto Velho and 1500 reais is alot cash to ask for a ride in a boat to Manaus. Are you plannig to get to Santarem?? How?
What I saw is that I can ride from Caracas to Manaus an then put my bike on a boat to Santarem but a Brasilian told me that is going to cost me something like 600 reais for my bike and a cabin with air.
From Santarem to Belem the road is dirt 800KM to Belem and that guy two years ago could not do it because of the rain.

Let's talk about this, I realy need more info and I'm not gatting to much from ADV and here or BMWadventures.

My email is motosolowasabi@gmail.com
Skype rcobelo123

Let keep in toch.

Regards,

Raul

For price reference, the boat ticket in 2008 from Porto Vellho to Manaus, bike+passenger, cost 100 USD (price of your "loading charge" alone). I know inflation hit Brazil since then (but not as much as venezuela and argentina), but it seems to me you got fairly overcharged. Then again, it could not be a problem for some of us with tight schedule and large budget.