Crossing the border from Chile to Bolivia

I know some of you have had problems crossing the borders between Chile, Peru, and Bolivia. 

I crossed the border from Chile to Bolivia at National Park of Lauca, along with ALL the trucks and trailers coming and going from the harbour in Arica. But with my bike, I passed the km:s long line-up, and looked up what had to be done before being cleared to exit Chile.

I only had to show proof or purchase and registration of the motorbike (in my case since I am the only owner), an International Insurance, and fill in some paper work. 

Later I proceeded toward the Bolivian border, and after making some photo-copies, getting some stamps on a piece of paper, I was set to enter Bolivia. However, which I came to learn when leaving the country. I was never given a "Permission to Circulate" (Permiso de Circulación) nor was the bike actually registered in Bolivia. Be sure to have this in your hand as you leave the border control!!

 Bolivia is such a beautiful country to ride a motorbike! Good luck to all of you crossing the border! ^^

Pic fr www.carlosdmesa.com