Bye bye Ecuador, hello Colombia!

On March 4th, after spending the night at a well-known campsite (Finca Sommerwind), we crossed the border into Colombia. The border crossing formalities took more than two hours, although the officers were very kind and we were the only van with European license plates crossing the border. But we can't complain, we have a three-month visa. Although we don't want to stay that long in Colombia, we need a visa for at least two months in case of any problems with Nemo's sea transport from Colombia to Panama (there the Pan-American Highway is interrupted, the trip involves an absurdly expensive boat crossing; although we have a reservation for April 14th, delays or postponements are frequent!).

The road from Quito to Popayán, although only 600 kilometers long, cannot be done in less than three days... Especially during the rainy season. The road winds through fog-covered mountains, there are frequent blockages due to avalanches on the adjacent slopes or due to road repairs. The average speed cannot exceed 40 km/h, but 30-35 km/h is more realistic... The beauty of the mountain landscapes is enchanting, despite the frequent rains. Finally, on April 6th we arrived in Popayán, also called the "white city".

The itinerary from Loja (Ecuador) to Popayan (Colombia) can be seen here:
https://de.mapy.cz/zakladni?planovani-trasy&amp…Læs mere