Paulo Leandro Rodrigues Leal | storytelling

Journey to the End of the World

14,000 km Along the Andes

Setting off from Goiânia, Brazil, I crossed Argentina to Mendoza, before following the Andes through lakes, volcanoes and some of South America's most breathtaking landscapes. I crossed the border between Argentina and Chile several times, reaching Bariloche, riding the legendary Ruta 40 all the way to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and continuing along the spectacular Carretera Austral. The journey then followed the Pan-American Highway to Santiago, Chile, before returning to Brazil after covering 14,000 km. Every mountain pass, every bend and every crossing of the Andes revealed a new landscape, turning the ride into a continuous journey of discovery. Reaching Ushuaia was a dream come true, but it was the entire route that made this adventure truly unforgettable.