My motorcycle trip this time was from Arequipa to Moquegua, Peru.
The distance was approximately 230km.
I’m leaving Arequipa
I quickly arrived in the city.
It took me a while because I chose the wrong road.
Once I leave the city, I immediately enter the wilderness.
There’s a lot of traffic here, including oncoming traffic.
After 30 minutes, there will be sand and stones.
I passed La Repartición in about an hour.
I’m heading south from here.
The roads here are straight, so I was bored.
I entered the mountain path
I’ve just come out of the mountains and arrived at El Fiscal.
I’ll refuel here.
I drive around here while being careful of falling rocks.
Visibility ahead was poor.
There had been a large sandstorm in Arequipa the day before, and the wind was strong that day, so I had a bad feeling.
In about two and a half hours, I left Arequipa and entered Moquegua.
As expected, I got caught in a sandstorm.
In Peru, cars drive at high speeds even when visibility is poor.
I’m glad there were no curves here.
I left Arequipa and finally arrived in Moquegua about three and a half hours later.
Speed signs in Peru can be confusing, as they sometimes use miles and sometimes kilometers.
I drove another 10 minutes and arrived at Plaza de Armas, the city center.
This trip was warm and warm for the first time in a while.
Although there was a sandstorm along the way, the road was uneven, and overall I enjoyed it.
In Peru, safe driving is essential to avoid getting caught in other vehicles.
Date of travel: August 1, 2025
