Sunday, March 1, 2020

Chile/Bolivian Border

The drive from Uyuni, Bolivia to the Atacama Desert town of Calama, Chile is spectacular - among the most beautiful scenery on the planet.  However, there is not a drop of gasoline to be had the entire way.  Start out with a very full tank.  And the road in Bolivia all the way to the Chilean border is dirt/mud.  It is paved starting in Chile.  I carried 15 liters in a spare jerry-can, but I hyper-miled and managed to get there on just a tank 

The border crossing is very fast, although they do ask you to remove your luggage which they inspect.  They never checked my VIN in Chile.

Despite a few lapses, driving in Chile is like driving in North America.  It's a relaxing and welcome change.  I'm told Argentina drivers are even better.  UPDATE:  Argentina drivers are worse.

In Peru and Bolivia, electricity is 220V, but you can use your phone charger as-is, because the plugs accept both style prongs.  Before using your charger with 220V, make sure it says 100-240 or close, like 110-220 on it.  But once you get to Chile, you'll need an adapter, such as this.  I had purchased this for my kid for an Iceland school trip.    As noted in the product description, it is NOT a voltage converter, just a prong adapter.

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