Going to Ecuador with my bmx bike from Miami

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joshmed_jungle Member

Member since 18 January 2019

joshmed_jungleMember18 January 2019 16:00:59

Hello What do i have to do to go to ecuador with my bmx bike

lebowski888 Serial expat

Member since 09 April 2018

lebowski888Serial expat18 January 2019 18:42:59

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Start by calling the airline. There could be an additional charge for it.

Bigbrad2008 Serial expat

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Bigbrad2008Serial expat18 January 2019 19:44:40

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The airlines often charge an additional charge and have rules for transport. I am taking my trike in a massive duffel bag, packed in bubble wrap in July. I have flown with to Europe twice and did have to pay a tax or something similar. Tell me what happens at customs in Ecuador.

cccmedia Ecuador / Colombia Expert

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cccmediaEcuador / Colombia Expert20 January 2019 00:41:26

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If the airline deal doesn't work out, an alternative might be shipping the bike from Miami to South America -- for instance, Miami to Cartagena, Colombia, with Logistic Cargo (logisticargo.net).

Theoretically, you could ride the bike from Cartagena to Ecuador after obtaining a personal 90-day tourist stamp in Colombia and then the relevant visa-related 'permiso' for the bike.

A phone or email-chat consultation with an immigration attorney of Colombia would be indicated if you attempt this route. Langon Law, website langoncolombia.com, could advise you.

cccmedia

FYI, do not drive long distances in Colombia at night on a moto or in any vehicle.

OsageArcher Colombia Expert

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OsageArcherColombia Expert20 January 2019 02:09:00

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That would be an epic trip, riding Cartagena to Ecuador, on a BMX bicycle. Sure, people have bicycled long distances, but still...

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