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Motorcycle Adventure Travel Guide
  • Machu Picchu Motorcycle Travel South America
    • Highlights Overland the Americas
    • Peru - Puerto Maldonado to Mancora

    Day 76: Magical Machu Picchu – History as Superlative

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  • Tambopata National Park
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    • Peru - Puerto Maldonado to Mancora

    Day 72 – 73: Tambopata National Park – An Expedition Into the Amazon

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    • Brazil - Campinas to Puerto Maldonado
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    Day 56 to 61: Belem to Manaus – A Boat Cruise Along the Amazon River

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    • Chile - Punta Arenas to Ushuaia
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    Day 135: Torres Del Paine to Puerto Natales – The Breathtaking National Park

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    • Argentina - Perito Moreno to Torres del Paine
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    Day 130 & 131: Gobernador Gregores to El Calafate – The Wonderful Perito Moreno Glacier

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  • Landscape along Ruta 68 in Argentina
    • Argentina - Salta to Santiago
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    Day 104: Salta to Cafayate – Magical Ruta 68

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    • Chile - Arica to Paso Jama
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    Day 99 to 101: Atacama – One of The World’s Most Beautiful Places

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    • Ecuador - Guayaquil to Macara
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    Day 71 to 76: Galapagos on a “Budget” – Isla Isabela

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    • Highlights Overland the Americas
    • Peru - Puno to Mancora

    Day 59: Huaraz to Caraz – An Unforgettable Day Trip to Laguna Paron

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    • Bolivia - San Matias to Copacabana
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    Day 44 to 48: Vacation at Lake Titicaca & Isla Del Sol

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    • Bolivia - San Matias to Copacabana
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    Day 42 & 43: How I Survived The Death Road “El Camino De La Muerte”

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    • Bolivia - San Matias to Copacabana
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    Day 35: Cochabamba to Sucre – WOWOWOWOWOWOWO, what a ride!!!!!

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    • Brazil - São Paulo to San Matías
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    Day 20 – 22: The magical Pantanal or “The Hunt for the Mighty Jaguar”

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    • Brazil - São Paulo to San Matías
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    Day 19: Poconé to Porto Jofre – The Legendary Transpantaneira

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    • Brazil - São Paulo to San Matías
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    Day 16 & 17: Jaciara to Cuiaba – Chapada dos Guimaraes or the Grand Canyon of Brazil

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  • Foz do Iguacu
    • Brazil - São Paulo to San Matías
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    Day 8: Cataratas do Iguacu – THE Waterfalls

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Top 10 Rules for Staying Safe in the Americas

Posted on 12. August 201916. August 2019by Dominik
Top 10 Rules for Staying Safe in the Americas

I still remember the first reaction of my family and friends when I mentioned my plan to travel the Americas solo on a motorcycle. “OMG, are you crazy? Those countries are so dangerous, don’t do it…!” 

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  • Peru – Puerto Maldonado to Mancora

Day 84 & 85: From Lima over Huanchaco to Mancora – Meeting with Mr Ironbutt

Posted on 22. June 201924. June 2019by Dominik
Dunes, Panamerican Highway

After some beautiful days in Lima and more than 5 kg heavier, I continued my way up North and was planning to move as fast as possible to the border of Ecuador. 

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  • Peru – Puerto Maldonado to Mancora

Day 79 – 83: Paracas to Lima – Food Lover’s Heaven

Posted on 20. April 201922. April 2019by Dominik

The number one rule in Lima’s traffic is there is no rule. Peru and especially its capital Lima is the Wild West of South America. Latest when entering the suburbs before even reaching the city center you understand why…

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  • Peru – Puerto Maldonado to Mancora

Day 78: Chalhuanca to Paracas – Amazing Landscapes

Posted on 20. April 201920. April 2019by Dominik

Conclusion of the day: Never stay in a party hostel after a long day on the bike, lol. Read hear why… 

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  • Peru – Puerto Maldonado to Mancora

Day 77: Ollantaytambo to Chalhuanca – A Wrong Turn and Broken Pannier

Posted on 3. April 20193. April 2019by Dominik
On my way to Chalhuanca

It could have been a nice day… until my GPS decided to send me into a dead end in Abancay…

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    • Peru – Puerto Maldonado to Mancora

Day 76: Magical Machu Picchu – History as Superlative

Posted on 31. March 201931. March 2019by Dominik
Machu Picchu Motorcycle Travel South America

It is early. Too early! Not even 6 hours sleep after an exhausting day on the motorcycle (“how to organize a tour to Machu Picchu”). It is 4:45 am and I am getting ready to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. This was at least the plan… 

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    • Peru – Puerto Maldonado to Mancora

Day 75: Cusco to Aguas Calientes – How to Organize a Tour to Machu Picchu

Posted on 23. March 201931. March 2019by Dominik

What a day!!!!! It took me longer than expected to get to Aguas Calientes… Half way through it started to get foggy and pretty cold with around 5 degrees Celsius. And of course if that would have not been enough it also started to rain… A great combination.

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  • Peru – Puerto Maldonado to Mancora

Day 74: Puerto Maldonado to Cusco – From the Amazon to the Andes

Posted on 17. February 201924. February 2019by Dominik
On the way to Cusco

I was looking forward to ride the mountain ranges of the Andes again and after an early start and a small breakfast I was on my way to my destination of the day, Cusco – the gateway to Machu Pichu.

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Day 72 – 73: Tambopata National Park – An Expedition Into the Amazon

Posted on 15. February 201915. February 2019by Dominik
Tambopata National Park

Puerto Maldonado is not just a great place for hanging out and enjoying the Peruvian gastronomy but also an excellent hub to explore the rich biodiversity of the Amazon in the Tambopata National Park.

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GHT Overland Podcast – Overlanding The Americas Solo

Posted on 14. February 201914. February 2019by Dominik
Podcast Overland Americas

Dominik of @zenmotero drops wisdom for all overland travelers in this weeks Podcast. Much like life itself, your method of adventure will come in endless styles. However the life learnings and experiences lived in each community, each culture will always be what stands out the most. Chris and Lisa, GHT Overland Podcast

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  • Brazil – Campinas to Puerto Maldonado

Day 71: Rio Branco to Puerto Maldonado – Border Crossing Challenge

Posted on 12. February 201913. February 2019by Dominik

After a typical Brazilian “café da manhã” (breakfast) with “pão de queijo” (Cheese bread), “misto” (Cheese-Ham-Sandwich) and cafe I hit the road again. A short detour lead me back to the main road and I was on my way to Peru, the Amazon and Machu Pichu…

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How to Choose the Right Dual Sport Motorcycle Tires?

Posted on 9. February 20197. August 2019by Dominik
Dual Sport Motorcycle Tires Choice

Motorcycle tires are a science on its own. You could be reading a whole book about this topic… fact is that opinions, brands, riding styles, weight of luggage, solo or 2 up, terrain and off-road vs. on-road preferences differ a lot from each other. Consequently, the choice in finding the right dual sport motorcycle tire […]

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ABOUT ZENMOTERO

My name is Dominik and I am a German Solo Motorcycle Adventure Rider. From 2017 – 2019, I overlanded the Americas with my BMW 700 GS and want to share my learnings with you. Love to travel by motorcycle? Planning to do the same? Don’t know where to start? Afraid of all the obstacles? On this travel guide, you will find inspiration, planning- and guidance and much more. Welcome to zenmotero […]

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