Peru to Colombia on Bus

morphus says on Mar 31, 2008, 09:59:

I think that might be one of the suicide routes.

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Mononoke28 says on Mar 31, 2008, 10:01:

Don't do it. 'Nuff said.

Diana

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ColombianoGringo says on Mar 31, 2008, 10:04:

The southern departments of Colombia which that route would cross such as Putamayo and certain areas of Huila, Nariño and Caqueta are pretty dangerous.

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morphus says on Mar 31, 2008, 10:09:

My brother knows a Peruana that was waiting for her German boyfriend in Peru. He was taking the bus from Colombia to Peru. He never made it. Dead! They were suppose to get married.

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chester says on Mar 31, 2008, 10:09:

you may consider a bus from colombia to ecuador first, then a bus from ecuador to peru.

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durito says on Mar 31, 2008, 10:15:

You have to go through Ecuador.

Try Ormeno for a direct bus from Lima to Bogota. Though I'd certainly split it up into several trips. It takes at least 45 hours.

Even if there was no security situation, there are no roads in that part of peru. you can taka boat from Iquitos to Leticia -- but you still have to fly from there to Bogota.

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Sam Salmon says on Mar 31, 2008, 10:24:

Fly.

' a la orden!'

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Juanes says on Mar 31, 2008, 10:30:

ive done it my friend august 2007.....

two options.... bogota to lima, maybe 150 us dollars but maybe 3 days and more.

my option bogota - ipiales - cross into border and to ecuador via taxi - otavalo - quito -huaquillas - tumbes(PERU) - Lima (but may need to change in trujillo)....really watch yourself crossing the ecuador border into peru cos there is lots of bandits around or people trying to get money from travllers by saying its necessary to accompany you in the taxi and stuff...this was the most dubious part of all my border crossings in the whole of latin america and this is why maybe a bus that can carry you all the way mught be better...

you can do the direct option though mate no probs, same company goes about 3 times a week maybe but your got to ask yourself........why i am missing out on some of the best mountains and scenery in the whole of latin america by doing this ?

personal message me and i can get the company name for you for the direct service..

http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Juanes/

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Mononoke28 says on Mar 31, 2008, 10:33:

I'm Colombian and there is no way in hell I would do that. It'd be easier and faster to give my wallet, watch and shoes away and the put a bullet through my head. =P

Diana

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Ryan619 says on Mar 31, 2008, 10:36:

I'm a navy seal....two words....die hard. I'll pick apart the FARC.

Moment to moment living.

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jonas says on Mar 31, 2008, 10:45:

If you don´t mind the looooong ride and still want to go I agree with chester, split it up. It will cost you half of what Ormeño would charge you for a direct bus) and you can decide where to take brakes, maybe even spend a night in a hotel. It is not as dangerous as some state here, plenty of people bus between Bogota and Quito, I have done it several times. I would take a Bolivariana bus to Ipiales (18 hrs) then a bus to Quito (5 hours) then a bus to the border with Peru (12 hours) and then a good Peruvian bus to Lima (don´t remember how long but very good roads, check the time on Ormeño´s web page.) Ooops I just noted you want to do it the other way round but same same just reverse.
On all borders use taxis. Careful when changing money in Tumbes, don´t change with street exchangers, use the casas de cambio when getting off at the peruvian border town. Calculate 3-4 days travel. Good luck. Don´t do the borders at night! Rumichaca, the border between Ecuador and Colombia is closed from 10pm to 6am. Leave Quito early in the morning to arrive at the border by noon and you will be in Bogota in the afternoon of the following day.

What I have, I do not want to lose, but Where I am I do not want to stay, but those I love, I do not want to leave, but those I know I no longer want to see, but Where I die, I do not want to go;I want to stay where I have never been

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Juanes says on Mar 31, 2008, 10:53:

jonas is right on, there is no real problem with that part of the country , just trying to squeeze your pack on amongst people who have all their worldy belongings is more cumbersome....i got across the ecuador leg in one day actually, the quickest i ever been in and out of a country and like jonas said watch the money changers and people offering lifts around the ecuador entering into peru leg, see las lajas on the border.

other way around again, i left tumbes in north peru early morning and got to ipiales night time or around 7pm, i dont remember there being time constraints though, i didnt fancy staying in rumichaca so i got a taxi with 6 other colombianos across and all i had to do was get out and get my passport stamped, i found a good hotel for 20 mil just behind the bus station in ipiales, with white sign and quite tall, u cant miss it !

it reallty is worth breaking it up and the buses stop for refreshments and you can watch badly dubbed steven seagal movies too..

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Ryan619 says on Mar 31, 2008, 10:53:

I knew peruvians that did it all the time. They always said to one another concha su madre. Ja ja

Moment to moment living.

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tejasmarcos says on Mar 31, 2008, 11:00:

juanes - so you feel the risk was offset by the additional scenery you got to witness and enjoy? i would be interested for scenery sake.

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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Juanes says on Mar 31, 2008, 11:16:

sin duda, cien por ciento, absolutamente papito..

the thing is bogota - cali - ipiales - rumchaca - quito - huaquillas - tumbes,etc is best and most efficient and the scariest part for someone on their own is dealing with all the border hangers around tumbes/huaquillas who will try to get u across their way, if you got a decent understanding of spanish it really helps but even so its not too hassle free doing it daytime.....going the iquitos - leticia route though is very interesting and then he would get to see sunsets like these fotos too so the scenery option is much more worthwhile thinking about and relaxing too on a boat anyway. most of the bus drivers drop you in front of the passport places on ecuador/peru but not ecuador/colombia...you have to walk a little more or taxi it...to take care of the formalities....you wait behind all the other people who get off the long distance more comodo buses at border points but the way i did it was cheaper and saw more...mucho suerte..

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durito says on Mar 31, 2008, 11:17:

what risk?

It's no more dangerous traveling through Ecuador to Peru than it is traveling through Colombia.

It took me 8 months to get from Bogota to Lima I enjoyed that part of south america that much.

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Juanes says on Mar 31, 2008, 11:19:

where do i remember that expression from........

colombia.......the only risk is wanting to stay ?

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durito says on Mar 31, 2008, 11:22:

In order to avoid the notorious border at Tumbes, in ecuador I went south from Vilcabamba to a small town on the border. Crossed easily -- nobody there buy a small border outpost. Got a bus straight to Huanchaco, Peru from there. Very beautiful area.

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ColombianoGringo says on Mar 31, 2008, 11:25:

"I'm a navy seal....two words....die hard. I'll pick apart the FARC."

What are you waiting for? Colombia has been waiting for its savior and here you were the whole time. I wonder if those kidnapped military contractors felt as invincible.

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jonas says on Mar 31, 2008, 11:31:

durito is right, I did that border once, it is called Macará and it was a peace of pie, friendly and the scenery was absolutely stunning! Very recommended. Vilcabamba is also worth a visit. This route takes a little longer but well worth it! Sure thing the Leticia-Iquitos route is fantastic but I am guessing the idea here is to save money.

What I have, I do not want to lose, but Where I am I do not want to stay, but those I love, I do not want to leave, but those I know I no longer want to see, but Where I die, I do not want to go;I want to stay where I have never been

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jonas says on Mar 31, 2008, 11:50:

another great spot to visit near Loja is Zaruma, Ecuador. Small goldmining town far off the beaten tourist track. Great scenery, wooden houses, primitive mines you can arrange to visit, must be the friendliest people in the country. Well worth a visit but a little off the path.

What I have, I do not want to lose, but Where I am I do not want to stay, but those I love, I do not want to leave, but those I know I no longer want to see, but Where I die, I do not want to go;I want to stay where I have never been

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Ryan619 says on Mar 31, 2008, 12:43:

ColombianoGringo says on Monday March 31st, 2008 11:25:

"What are you waiting for? Colombia has been waiting for its savior and here you were the whole time. I wonder if those kidnapped military contractors felt as invincible."

You forgot to use a question mark and please say please. Ja ;)

Moment to moment living.

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Juanes says on Apr 1, 2008, 10:16:

more pics of the window of the safe bus journey peru through colombia via ecuador...these are from up to the border taken from window heading to rumchaca..from quito

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ColombianoGringo says on Apr 1, 2008, 10:20:

"How can i get a job helping the Colombian soccer authorities bring the World Cup to Colombia in 2014"

I just noticed that. Talk about wishful thinking, but more power to you. I guess you would contact the Colombian equivalent of the US Soccer Federation. I am not sure what it's called, but you might find it on the FIFA site. If you can't find out, let me know. I know some people in USSF and they might be able to help.

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ColombianoGringo says on Apr 1, 2008, 10:22:

Hey Ryan, I am just giving you the business. Where did I miss a question mark?

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Ryan619 says on Apr 1, 2008, 15:49:

Thanks

Moment to moment living.

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Juanes says on Apr 1, 2008, 15:57:

thanks colombiangringo i will think about that on the football front

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tejasmarcos says on Apr 1, 2008, 17:09:

amazing pics! damn that is tempting!

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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manINred says on Apr 1, 2008, 22:04:

There will be no problem going from Peru to Colombia on a bus. Take a week to do it though. Depending on where you start in Peru, it could take as long as 70 hours. If you need only to go from the Ecuadorian border to Pasto, it will only take 14.

What a wonderful trip. And I'm pretty sure most don't end up dead. I didn't, but then again I skipped a little chunk of it and did some by plane.

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manINred says on Apr 1, 2008, 22:05:

Pretty much you won't need schedules. You may have to transfer at various points, but there are so many buses going all the time, you can pretty much show up at any bus terminal and hop on a bus within at MOST 2 hours. I am not aware of any online bus schedules, and the Quito-Lima buses are way too expensive, it is much cheaper to compartmentalize the trip.

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