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5 tips for traveling by car to chili from Argentina.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Actually traveling by car to Chile<\/strong> using the border crossings that exist with Argentina<\/strong> can be a wonderful experience in different ways. However, for this to be the case it is necessary to attend to crucial aspects such as altitude, weather, the road and more importantly to the validity of compulsory insurance for foreigners traveling by car to Chile.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\nThese aspects range from forecasts to the road as they are\nvehicle conditions and your attire until possession of\nsome documents that Chilean law has provided for\nforeigners seeking to enter their territory under certain\nConditions. \n<\/p>\n\n

\nOne of these mandatory documents is the Compulsory Personal Accident Insurance\nCaused by Motor Vehicles\nwith Foreign License Plates or SOAPEX.<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Among the recommendations you must follow to travel by car to Chile<\/strong> you have the following:<\/p>\n\n

1) Choose the most convenient border crossing <\/h3>\n\n

\nThe Andes Mountains is the longest mountain system in the\nWorld. It is a natural barrier separating Chile, Peru, Bolivia,\nColombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and Argentina. \n<\/p>\n\n

\nAt one time this mountain range seemed impassable to the point that its\ncrossing lasted several months and many died of cold. Even\nit was even thought to cross it with a train (Transandino Railway)\nfrom Mendoza in Argentina to the city of Andes in Chile but\ntoday only the rusty rails and the ruined stations remain.<\/p>\n\n

\nToday there are several places from which you can\ncross the Andes Mountains from Argentina to reach\nChile. Many of these steps close in winter season due to\nthe risky conditions generated by winds, rains and\nSnow. \n<\/p>\n\n

\nA portion of these steps were used by the Argentine prosperous\nJoseph of St. Martin in 1817 to lead his liberating army to\nChile and Peru.<\/p>\n\n

The Ducks in San Juan and Uspallata de Mendoza used by San Martin at the time were very difficult to cross (especially for the general’s asthmatic condition). Today conditions have changed and can be taken from Route 40 and International Route No. 7.<\/p>\n\n

2) Prepare for low temperatures <\/h3>\n\n

In summer already leaving the city of Mendoza<\/strong> the temperature can reach 30 oC which is tolerable and even pleasant; but to the extent that the temperature naturally rises to be below 0o C.<\/p>\n\n

In the middle of the mountain range <\/strong>there will be no shortage of sporadic rains, strong winds and even snowfall (especially in the winter season) so naturally there will be a drastic drop in temperature that if you do not take precautions can cause you to various and serious problems. <\/p>\n\n

\nOne of the most common problems with low temperatures\nin addition to muscle numbness can be the dream it causes. \n<\/p>\n\n

\nThis state of drowsiness due to low temperatures occurs\ndue to the drop in body temperature since levels of\nof blood that supply the brain is reduced and with it the amount of blood that irrigates the brain\nEnergy.<\/p>\n\n

\nThe recommendation to avoid this sleep and numbness is to\nwarm up and consume before ascending high-food\ncalorie content for your energy reserve. \n<\/p>\n\n

Precisely choosing the border crossing of Mendoza<\/strong> – Los Andes is ideal when it comes to avoiding low temperatures because it is the lowest altitude crossing from the Argentine side<\/strong> (4300 meters of altitude) while the others are above five thousand meters high. <\/p>\n\n

3) Don’t impede traffic<\/h3>\n\n

The landscapes you can see as you ascend the second-highest mountain range <\/strong>on the planet (after the Himalayas)<\/strong>are truly spectacular, but it could be dangerous to stop in the middle of the road to contemplate its magnificent beauty.<\/p>\n\n

\nAlthough it is not a long-term or transitable route\noften heavy vehicles it is very convenient to get in\nsuitable places to take pictures and contemplate the landscape. \n<\/p>\n\n

Among the landscapes you can enjoy is the valley of Uspallata,<\/strong>also called silent valley (you know why), the colossal hill Aconcagua<\/strong> (although at that distance it will not seem so imposing), the Inca Bridge next to its hot springs…<\/p>\n\n

4) Thoroughly examine the conditions of your vehicle and properly equip yourself <\/h3>\n\n

Check that your car is in perfect condition (brakes, tires, fuel, oil, windshield wipers, electrical system, lights…)<\/p>\n\n

\nAlso\nit’s critical that you equip yourself with everything you need for an eventual\nEmergency: \n<\/p>\n\n