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Originally Posted by ainschic87
Thank you! We are trying to avoid VZ and Columbia not because we don't want to go there but have read that VZ has closed its land borders to Columbia and it's all just a bit sketchy.
Thank you for the advice on riding in the Andes. Is it very cold? What are the road conditions like?
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Yes, i've heard that also about the CO/VZ crossings. I'd suggest that you assume it will be open, and then when you get to Manaus - double check. CO and VZ are not friendly with each other, but there is still business to conduct - lots of smuggling over that border.
The Andes are always cold because of the elevation. Second highest after the Himalayas. Can snow, freezing rain, etc in the middle of 'summer'. Very windy. Main roads are paved and good condition except for curves, overflowing rivers across the road, and falling boulders. Secondary roads are gravel and have all of that +++++.
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