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Crossing HIGH ALTITUDE Border into Remote BOLIVIAN DESERT (can’t breathe!) – ep43
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
This episode follows a motorcycle crossing from Chile into Bolivia at Hito Cajones, then continuing into a remote, high-altitude part of Bolivia. The ride is shaped by the demands of elevation, with fuel planning and ordinary movement both requiring attention.
About this film
Pedro Mota rides his custom Honda Transalp in this instalment of America – Patagonia to Alaska, an ongoing motorcycle journey. The focus here is a border crossing described as being at 4,600 metres, followed by a ride through one of Bolivia’s highest and most remote regions. The film’s account keeps the emphasis on the practical and physical experience of travelling by motorcycle at altitude: fuel needs consideration, and even simple movements can take more energy. At 15 minutes, this is a focused episode centred on the crossing and the ride that follows it.
The journey
The route described begins at the Chile–Bolivia border crossing at Hito Cajones. From there, Mota continues by motorcycle into the Bolivian desert, on an adventure ride that reaches up to 5,000 metres. The border itself is identified at 4,600 metres, marking the start of travel at exceptionally high elevation. The account draws attention to the practical demands of the remote ride, particularly the need to watch fuel, as well as the effort that altitude adds to movement. It is a travel episode built around crossing into Bolivia and continuing onward through its high, remote terrain.
What to expect
- A motorcycle border crossing at Hito Cajones, from Chile into Bolivia.
- Riding at elevations described as reaching 5,000 metres.
- Attention to fuel and the physical effort of high-altitude travel.
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