The Pan American Highway is the longest drivable line on the map. But there’s a catch. Between Panama and Colombia there is no road. There exists only the impenetrable Darien National Forest. This area of land has become the most dangerous migration route in the world. The roadless, lawless stretch of terrain is frequented by cartel drug runners, human traffickers, and northbound illegal emigrants. Not exactly the things we’re looking to find.
The documented vehicle attempts are few, the success’ even fewer - backed by militaries, governments, bottomless budgets and indigenous tribes.
However alluring the mysteries of an unconquered terrain, we’ll be crossing the Darien at sea.
This episode is a crescendo that begins with the process of crossing the Darien Gap, and ends at one of the most exciting routes we’ve driven on four wheel. Let’s get into it.
Toyota World Runners vs. The Pan American Highway.
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