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Cycling in
Latin America
My name is Paweł Stefanoff, 43. After having finished a job and before starting a new one, I decided to go for a bicycle tour in Latin America. I am going from south to north along the Andes mountains, during approx. 7 months. Later, I will decide whether to continue and in which direction. I keep this blog mostly to keep my family and friends informed about my current position so they do not worry about my safety. But it's open for anyone interested. I usually check in once daily.


Now the real holidays will start
A day of rest! I stay at the house of Margerita and Miguel - the parents of Javiera, a friend from EPIET. I have a big room and can rest...

Pawel Stefanoff
Feb 6, 20161 min read


On the road to Santiago
On the bus again! Shipment of the bicycle showed to be a similar nightmare as in Argentina. The service is expensive and they do not care...

Pawel Stefanoff
Feb 5, 20162 min read


I think it's time to leave this place
After a peaceful night at a family camping close to Licanray I continued my journey on increasingly busy roads. I think it's time to...

Pawel Stefanoff
Feb 4, 20161 min read


the sun at 30 degs
I spent a night a bit unexpectedly on an unmarked camping. Actually it was an expensive family hotel where I just wanted to buy ice...

Pawel Stefanoff
Feb 3, 20162 min read


Got back to civilization
After 20 km ride on a dirt road, partly in reconstruction, I finally got back to civilization. I actually passed a very interesting place...

Pawel Stefanoff
Feb 2, 20162 min read


I passed to Chile today
Distance 58 km (cum. 4,115 km); Ascent 913 m (cum. 25,603 m). I passed to Chile today. Unfortunately the road turned again into a very...

Pawel Stefanoff
Feb 1, 20161 min read


Arrived in San Martin de Los Andes!
Distance 48 km (cum. 4,057 km); Ascent 487 m (cum. 24,690 m). Arrived in San Martin de Los Andes! It was a nice route, mostly at an...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 31, 20161 min read


I found this nice camping on Lago Falkner
Distance 59 km (cum. 4,009 km); Ascent 892 m (cum. 24,203 m). The road was very hilly, so it will take me two days to get to San Martin...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 30, 20161 min read


Arrived in Villa La Agostura
I started relatively early this morning. I liked Bariloche a lot, despite it's loaded with tourists! It has a specific charm and quite...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 29, 20161 min read


Amazing landscapes
Another day of rest in Bariloche :) Following the nice evening discussions in the hostel, I got some tips for beautiful places to see...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 28, 20161 min read


A day of rest in Bariloche
It did not work with the contact from WarmShowers due to miscommunication. I think this type of travelling has advantages (meeting...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 27, 20161 min read


Arrived in Bariloche
I woke up in a wet tent and could not wait until it dries, unfortunately... The morning was a continuation of the loooong ascensions in a...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 26, 20161 min read


Got a good 'milanesa' and locally produced beer
Distance 43 km (cum. 3,783 km); Ascent 704 m (cum. 21,664 m). Since I needed to do some bicycle repairs in the morning, I could only...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 25, 20161 min read


A day of rest in El Bolson
After all I decided to stay one more day. I did some laundry and when going around on the bicycle I discovered that there is actually a...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 24, 20161 min read


Continuing to the north during a beautiful weather!
Everything would be perfect if not a strong wind that started after 12:00... Naturally, following the Murphy's law, when I was going...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 23, 20161 min read


A day of rest in Cholila
I participated in a Catholic mess for the first time since 10 years... It was interesting to see that the ceremonies are much more...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 22, 20161 min read


Arrived to Lago Rivadavia
The last lake in this beautiful national park... It would be a perfect day if I would not have to cycle in the unsupportable heat on a...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 21, 20161 min read


Arrived in Trevelín.
Compared to tiny villages encountered in previous weeks it looks like a quite big town! I planned to withdraw cash, recharge my...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 20, 20161 min read


I passed the Argentinian border!
Today I started early, before 9:00. I thought I will be able to get to Futaleufú before 13:00 and maybe try to get to Trevelín in...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 19, 20162 min read


It was raining
Distance 30 km (cum. 3,452 km); Ascent 225 m (cum. 17,798 m). Despite the clear improvement of the weather, it was raining in the...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 18, 20161 min read


Arrived in Villa Santa Lucia
The forecast indicated a systematic improvement of the weather and indeed it stopped raining in the morning. The sun appeared few times...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 17, 20161 min read


A day of rest in La Junta
I went to a nice walk to the nearby mountain and spent time with the other travelers in the hostel. When coming here I thought I will...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 16, 20161 min read


Arrived in La Junta!
Distance 67 km (cum. 3,288 km); Ascent 937 m (cum. 16,058 m). It was a hard day! I ascended a big mountain on a gravel road, than went on...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 15, 20161 min read


After a good sleep
I started the day with a perfect weather. After 35 km of ride in the valley of Rio Cisnes, I ascended a big mountain and decided to hike...

Pawel Stefanoff
Jan 14, 20161 min read
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