Stretching from the icy reaches of northern Alaska to the windswept tip of Argentina, the Pan-American Highway is the longest drivable road network in the world, covering an astounding distance of 19,000 miles (30,000 km) across North and South America.
It traverses some of the most challenging and varied landscapes imaginable, and any traveler who ventures along its path will be met with astonishing vistas and vibrant cultures. Aside from being an engineering marvel, the Pan-American Highway offers an odyssey for any dreamer.
If you’re thinking of taking this route, click on to see why it was built, as well as the beautiful places you can see along the way.