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Driving in South America: Part 3 [ Chile ]

Driving in Chile  30 days , 3500 km  Driving in Chile Driving through RUTA 40 was exceptional experience and "San Carlos de Bariloche" or in short "Bariloche" is the border from where I crossed into Chile . The town and the vicinity was very beautiful and it should be one of the most beautiful 'Honeymoon' destination. Riding on RUTO 40 one must carry cash, since none of the ATMs enroute accepts any card other than that from Argentina bank. I was lucky having some loose dollars, which was not planned, as cash with me for these 3 days on RUTA 40. This way I could manage my food and accomodation bills. An interesting fact: there are no formal stops at border crossing from Argentina to Chile. One need to stop by himself and get the passport stamped, no one will prompt you. I was driving through the border post which had no barrier. Better sense prevailed and based on map reading I realised the broder crossing must be here and I should get the exit from Argentin...