Another famous point of interest for motorcycle riders riding through Peru is the Lineas de Nazca (Nazca Lines) just a few minutes north of the town of Nazca itself.

Created by the Nazca people between 400 and 650 AD, the lines were created by carving away red pebbles inherent to the land to reveal the white stone underneath.  Most of these carvings are of birds, mammals, fish, and human figures, and can be over 600 feet wide.  Because they are on flat ground and so large, viewing of the Nazca lines is best done from airplane overhead.

The ride between Cusco and Nazca is definitely amongst the most beautiful for motorcycle rentals in Peru, or anywhere in South America for that matter.  But you might want to break this up into 2 days because it will take much longer than it appears on a map!

What an exciting day!

When your motorcycle rentals in Peru bring you to the beautiful Colca Canyon, finding a hotel with secure motorcycle parking can be as much of a challenge as it is in major cities with historical districts and Spanish-colonial architecture.  Calling ahead for a reservation is always a good idea, but one of these 3 hotels in the area should be ready to host you: 

(Enjoy an inside look at some travel notes from my first research mission about motorcycle tours in Patagonia, going back to early 2010.)

Here's some notes about what it's like to start in Santiago, Chile and ride through Patagonia to Ushuaia, Argentina which is commonly referred to as "The End of the World."  This area, along with many other places in South America were the source of inspiration to start the company RIDE Adventures.  More people need to see Patagonia, and motorcycles are the perfect way to do that.

Travel enough by motorcycle, and you´re sure to meet other riders.  It´s just something that happens naturally, be it because of our similar interests, curiosity about either other´s bikes, or the occasional need for help or advice. 

In January 2010, we found time to break away from the office work and head north from Santiago to Canela Baja, Chile and catch some of the Dakar Rally action! A couple of tents, cameras, and a bunch of anticipation were all on board and ready to see the Dakar pilots close-up.