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26 Jul 2010
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shipping bike from Bogota to Miami
After 5 months on the road mostly in South America including the east side I decided to ship to Miami rather than riding through Central America again. Once is enough for me on that.
So I found an agent in Bogota who got me a quote on Centurian Airlines, about $800 to Miami in total. They did a good job but my bike sat in Bogota a couple days while I waited in Miami. Finally it came and I rode home to Nova Scotia...2 full days and 2 part days and only one speeding ticket. I have to find the contact information for Veronica...will post.
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contact info for this agent in Bogota
contact Veronica at v eronicam@lyncargo.com
a good place to stay is Hotel del Puente in Bogota, close to airport and Veronica's office
In Miami you can stay right near airport at Motel 6 or other, close to Centurian. US Customs is only minutes from Centurian Cargo, you need to take your waybill there for stamping...
The Botota to Miami option is a good one to consider.
By the way, when I was shipping my bike there were 3 Colombians there shipping their Harleys to Miami, planning to ride to Alaska and back down through the western US and through Mexico and Central America home to Colombia. Say hi if you see them.
Larry
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Quote:
Originally Posted by larrysimpson
contact Veronica at v eronicam@lyncargo.com
a good place to stay is Hotel del Puente in Bogota, close to airport and Veronica's office
In Miami you can stay right near airport at Motel 6 or other, close to Centurian. US Customs is only minutes from Centurian Cargo, you need to take your waybill there for stamping...
The Botota to Miami option is a good one to consider.
By the way, when I was shipping my bike there were 3 Colombians there shipping their Harleys to Miami, planning to ride to Alaska and back down through the western US and through Mexico and Central America home to Colombia. Say hi if you see them.
Larry
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Larry,
This may seem like dumb question but I'm assuming you used "Lyn Cargo" for shipping? Did you send the bike on a ship or via Plane?
I am planning on shipping my bike to either Cartagena or Bogota from Miami and need to start getting quotes. On a side note did you end up getting a Carnet?
Thanks in advance!
Beto
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Hi,
Yes, Veroncia is with Lyn Cargo...no carnet necessary. Good luck.\
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and shipment was by plane
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A late question but if you pick up the thread, did you have to crate your bike?
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