Bus travel from Lima to Rio de Janeiro

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Traveled by bus from Lima, Peru to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2025.
Total bus time: 117 hours and 46 minutes, including stops and border crossings.
Total cost: $354.38 USD, with notes on exchange rate discrepancies in Bolivia.
Route included detours to Puno, Uyuni, Potosí, and Sucre, recommended for their worth.
Prices in Bolivia varied significantly between official and unofficial exchange rates.
Difficulty level was straightforward with frequent buses available in Latin America.
Safety concerns in Bolivia led to choosing slightly more expensive bus options.
Photos available of bus travel and the trip highlights.

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