A "Highway" of Unexpected Encounters | Overland Travel Film
Why are we on route 60?
The main reason we took route 60, over other perhaps faster and more optimal routes can be answered quite simply. It sounded fun. We have this thirst for the unknown. Although there’s not much left if any of the planet to be pioneered, we love taking roads less travelled. There were no posts about it on iOverlander, which is uncommon. This sparked curiosity, then we referred to our maps and confirmed the route has hundreds of sharp turns, a few mountain passes and was sure to be full of surprises.
We drive roads like route sixty because we’re constantly looking for the surprise factor. We don’t want everything to be easy, which sounds strange, but we want it to be memorable. These seemingly random dirt roads often tell the best stories, and that’s what we’re all about. So this is our chance to show you the unexpected sights and happenings along route 60
Route 60 is an 855km national road travelling East to West. It is technically one of Colombia’s most important routes, connecting two of the largest cities - Bogota and Medellin. We’re entering just North West of Botoga and will travel roughly 2/3s of its abstract characteristics.
As this route crosses two major mountain ranges in the Andes, it’s frequented by landslides, and parts of it were even closed for over a year back in 2019. There is major deterioration, construction and unmarked obstacles; paved highway turns to dirt, which turns to single lane rutted track. All while locals transport goods and fulfill their economical activities.
The elevation gain and loss along this route is not to be taken lightly. From nearly 3000M in the East, down to almost sea level, and back up again.
Toyota World Runners vs. The Pan American Highway.
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Amazing how pretty Colombia 🇨🇴 is ! ❤
What brought me to you was the Toyota build. I haven't missed an episode since. This has become the coolest thing I follow. Thank you for bringing me along and providing such a quality production. It's candy to watch. Love you two!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Stoked to have you here from the beginning! Thank you for the compliment 🙏🏼
Amazing will not describe this epic masterpiece of a journey Thank you for the chance to see parts of the world only locally indigenous people can see
@ToyotaWorldRunners
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I love nature and driving
What a beautiful episode. 25 minutes of film seems like a summary of weeks of travel. But it's only a few days. What incredibly beautiful memories. I am almost retired and have just had a Toyota Hilux Alucab Camper built so I can travel the world with it next year. Very inspiring to follow you!!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! We’re stoked for your journey 🙏🏼
You guys are SO underrated. I hope your channel blows up soon. Would love to overland with you guys when you get back to BC. I'm a patreon supporter as well.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
We would love that too! We can’t wait to get back and travel in our home. Thank you for being here 🙏🏼
You guys are truly blessed, taking the roads less traveled exploring the most beautiful land and geographic features this planet has to offer while always showing respect to the local indigenous especially when you need help… The contents of this video is insane! Be safe and God bless
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! And the compliment 🙏🏼
We absolutely love your guys’s content. Inspirational and incredibly cinematic. Keep killing it! -Hayley and Sean from Nanaimo 🤙🏼
@alberttu8120
9 ай бұрын
Their narrations are on point!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
We’re so stoked you’re enjoying them!! Hello from our lovely home! We miss the island.
Two words...Hermosas Montañas. I'm so glad I found you all from day one. Epic
That truck is sooooo beautiful
I have ridden on a willey's in the back country in Colombia. Very beautiful and rural. Enjoy your voyage!
This is got to be one of my favorites, vast landscape in the beautiful waterfalls the waterways and the shape of the way the land lays is simply spectacular. You guys are truly blessed. Be safe.❤
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
We loved this route full of surprises! Thank you for watching!
Surreal down there, the beauty is phenomenal, your cinematography is fantastic ! Safe travels !
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
Absolutely stunning!
First video I’ve seen from you guys and y’all got me in the first minute subscribing! Awesome content! The cinematography,narrating, just everything so freakin dope what an experience!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
7 ай бұрын
Welcome! Thank you so much for joining 🤙🏼
Wow, spectacular scenery!
Congratulations to the both of you for taking the less traveled routes. Amazing drone footage. If you ever get to Australia I'd love to show you around. Loving your video and keep things sunny side upm
@ToyotaWorldRunners
2 ай бұрын
We will definitely be in Aus in the future! Thank you for the compliments!
Wow you guys. I watched the build vids quite a while again And hadn’t seen much as my On my way! Life has become busy. I had no idea this is where the vehicle Would take you. I’m building my Own rig old ambulance converted using F550 axles cummins swapped etc. basically a bigger cousin of your guys rig even doing a pop top. I’m also a die hard yota nut. Catching up with you guys again and seeing where you’ve been now has Really inspired me to get into action as well.ill be crossing into Baja sept of 24 and going to Lapaz and then crossing over to This part of the world you guys are sharing. It’s terrifying in some ways, however this vidoe litterally brought me to tears as I can feel The emotion you guys shared. Thank you from the depth of my soul for sharing. And making my soul feel alive again and Something to look forward to all My Love ,Nate
@ToyotaWorldRunners
7 ай бұрын
Wow Nate! First off, thank you for this. Your words mean so much to us. We love creating this time capsule of ours, and it brings us stupid amounts of joy when people feel inspired by what we do. Pop top ambulance! AMAZING! we’re so stoked for you to have that rig in Baja! The world can be so scary. The news tells us almost daily to be scared. But we’re actually here, in the moment, in these small towns and we couldn’t feel more safe. Thank you so much for being here and we wish you all the best on your adventure! If you have a chance, send us photos! We would love to drool over your build. toyotaworldrunners@gmail.com
Bravo! Bravo!
As usual...You guys are killing it!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
What an adventure... It is an absolute delight to be along for the ride here. Thank you.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for being here. 🙏🏼
Thank you!! The cave was amazing. 🙌🏽💛💛🤙🏼
You knocked it out of the park with this episode. Totally cool! May your journey’s continue to be blessed, enJOY!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Amazing trip...😍 thank you👍
I must be living right because I saw this video 36 secconds after it was posted.That cave was unreal and I could almost feel the presence of others there. It must have been amazing to be there in person. I certainly agree with the statement about cities vs the mountains. When I see those brightly colored towns I think that visitors to American must think we are very boring with all of our earthtones. Your journey is getting to the point where it seems like it will come to and end much too soon. I hope that you're not as close as it seems. As alway, best of luck and safe travels.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
The cave felt so special. It truly felt like we weren’t alone in there. It’s kind of scary being in South America, because you are in fact correct that a good portion of our trip has come to a close. We know this chapter is going to be amazing, but we also fear the end is near.
Great job with filming. I found you through your build videos and haven't missed one since. Never lose your sense of adventure. Happy trails!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for being here since the beginning!
Thank you guys for sharing your experiences with us. Keep it up, you are going places...
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Your doing what I've always dreamed about doing. Back in the early 80's I use to overland locally in Pennsylvania but I usually only took a chainsaw , beer and once in awhile a tent.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
6 ай бұрын
Sounds like a way simpler time!
To mach beutiful rutu. Very good greenary. I like it.
Amazing scenery
Hello!!! you have a new follower! Greetings from Medellin, thank you for visiting our beautiful country! Thank you for these emotional videos! a hug parce!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
You’ve inspired me to travel Colombia! I spent 3 months in Ecuador and need to see more! Maybe even Peru. Thank you for the adventure
@ToyotaWorldRunners
8 ай бұрын
That gets us so stoked!! Get out there, it's always worth it.
Greatings from Kelowna BC. Prior to May 24th this year i have never heard of you guys, even though I'm a local Toyota fanatic. But once Graeme Bell posted an artical on Expedition Portal ive been hooked on your content. I love hearing Scott Brady on the podcast in the background of some of your science, also my favorite podcast. Keep up the great work, happy travels and maybe see you guys at one of the Overland Rallies or during our travels.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
7 ай бұрын
Wow, that’s so awesome! We love when people recognize what we’re listening to. Thank you for watching! And we hope to be at many rallies/expos when we return!
Wow that very lovely job 🏕🏕🎣🎣🥰🥰🥰⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👏🇹🇹🇹🇹💕💕💕💕💕
Oh my goodness... That cave/waterfall😳 just watching I could feel the ancients there! How incredible! Yet another amazing video... They get better and better and listening to your and to Stacey's voices makes me miss you both so so much! So proud of you both ❤️ Stay safe ❤️❤️❤️
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
We miss you more!! 🤍
Que alegría tenerles en el Quindio, me los encontré de paso subían por palestina hacia salento...bienvenidos.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
Absolutely obsessed!! Keep up the good work!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Will do!! Thank you for watching
I didn’t think it could get much better than Costa Rica. Amazing! With Patagonia still down the road. 🥾⛰️🇨🇦❤️
Wow you guys always get the most beautiful footage. It’s been awesome to live this journey through you. As they said in cool runnings “peace be the journey” stay safe out there.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! It’s not hard to find beautiful places around here
First video that I check, will go through the whole series.. Saludos desde Costa Rica..!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Such a good job .. thanks for the hard work and happy travels ..
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
What an amazing Film, you guys deserve Amazon series, such a high quality content, thank you. Watched the whole video without taking a breath, amazing, thank you.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
8 ай бұрын
Wow! That's such an amazing compliment. Thank you!
Said it before and I’ll say it again. I really felt like I was there. Great video. Love the music too.Thanks.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
So happy you enjoy them 🙏🏼
Another epic adventure you guy's. Thanks for sharing. As always safe travels. ❤
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
I discovered your KZread channel about a week ago. and I am truly impressed. the way of filming you as a person, the music 👌 and choice of vehicle 😍 of course the route you drive makes me interested. beautiful really beautiful. Unfortunately I won't be able to drive there with my Peugeot boxer camper 🤣🤣, but there is also plenty to discover in the EU. Have a fantastic day. Greetings from Arnhem Netherlands
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Welcome to the fam! We’re so stoked you enjoy the films 🤙🏼 we would love to head over to your neck of the woods one day!
those mangosteen you eat the embryo part its the sweetest the outer is just protection
I accedentily came across your channel and was blown away with the footage. What an amazing vehicle, great cinematography and wonderful people you are! Keep on exploring!!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! We appreciate it 🙏🏼
You two will never stop chasing waterfalls 💙💙 and I must admit, very impressed with Staceys cow whispering skills! Greetings from Austria - as always - much love ❤
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
HAHHAHAA yes all those years with horses taught me to handle the cows 😂
flawless as always
Great place for an adventure. The roads are something else to tackle. Never know what you might find. Roll on Landcuriser chinook. Can't wait to see the next episode.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
We are falling in love with these unfamiliar roads!
Well that was brilliant! Great scoring too, loved it.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! We're so happy you enjoyed it.
the fruit in 21:20 is mangosteen , it is quite common in malaysia and other tropical countries
ventanas de tisquizoque was our favourite spot in colombia, so glad you guys made it there! our brakes failed going into Florian 😅
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
It was beautiful! Wish there was water but oh well. WE CANT IMAGINE THAT 😆 we also can’t wait to read your book. It sounds very entertaining
You have earned my subscription.
Awesome, I’ve driven that route from Bogotá to Medellin as well. Well actually we went a little further too. So fun 👌🏽
Incredible.
❤that cave was beyond incredible, WOW greetings from very very very rainy Maple Ridge ❤❤
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Right!! So special. We’re happy to hear of rain after such a dry summer!
Incredible as always. That cave looked wild. I especially liked this one because I visited Colombia in 2013. I went to El Penol and hiked to the top. Stayed in that region for a few days and then 4 or so days in Medellin.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
The cave was very cool!! And that’s rad!
7:05-7:20 WOW! great footage!
One of your best.
Wow! Stunning cinematography guys! Your attitudes and goodwill are helping smooth your path. stay safe and continue on your extraordinary adventures.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
Colombia es muy linda
I love that y’all are listening to the overland journal podcast while on your overlanding adventure! 😂
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
It’s a very fitting addiction 😂
This is the reason to embark on this journey. Good Stuff!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
🙌🏻🙌🏻
Your channel was in my recommended videos, youtube nailed it! An absolutely beautiful video, I'm jealous of your sense of adventure.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
Thanks for another great video. You guys are inspirational. Hopefully cross paths on the road one day.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
We would love that! Thanks for watching !
Sooo amazing epik beautiful video
Beautiful ❤️
Dayum that... truck? looks awesome!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Damn, finding that cave with the stone godzilla must have been freaking wild.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
8 ай бұрын
It was such a pleasant surprise!
AMAZING!
22:50 is a lovely way to say it.
Great video. The purple fruit is a mangosteen, native to SE Asia. It's called the queen of tropical fruits. Cool that they can be found in S. America too.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
8 ай бұрын
So. Damn. Tasty.
New Colombian fan here … loved your content and storytelling!!
Just discovered your channel. Very nice content. Keep it up! I think you should have a lot more subscribers. The conversations, images and 4x4 technology are great. Love it.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Welcome, and we appreciate the comment 🙏🏼
Guys, you did las cascadas de tisquizoque. Florian , the forest, is one of the most beautiful places i have ever seen. Colombia, and its splendor, is one of the most beautiful countries to do overlanding, its a shame that its not costa rica if safety, still, with prudency it can be seen and enjoyed. I have had the pleasure of doing it. The drone is incredible
As always excellent video, the waterfalls are amazing.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼
Dam fine job you 2 ! Thanks !
oooh i like your opening and then how you named your channel. i like how that is.
love the videos been building my offroader to do a South American tour to your videos get me going to keep on and finish and go
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Stoked for you!
I spotted you when you camped near Medellín in Cocorná, in front of that waterfall. I regret I didn't stop by to say "hi" (at that time I wasn't following your channel( but I do remember that I was like "What a rig". Best luck to you guys, and thank you for showing those beautiful places about Colombia!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
No way! Well we will consider this a "hi!" Thanks for watching, glad you found us.
Guys you re awesome. your production, and your photography, are absolutely beautiful. I have been on the route Otanche-Puerto Boyacá. is a very rough route, but its amazing, i recommend you if you are heading to manizales, pereira etc. 1. the route manizales- murillo- you can see the thermal waters call "termales del sifón" and "termales de la cabaña" and this is one of the most beautiful routes in Colombia. 2. the route salento toche (very rough route, but wort it) 3. the old route salento - armenia
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
All added to our list! Thank you so much for the compliment 🙏🏼
This is my favourite channel maybe because your from my town but more because your content is epic.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🙏🏼
Amaaaazing content❤🙏
Nice video guys!
You guys are doing an excellent job!!!!!!
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!!🙏🏼
This is a killer trip great vlog. Look forward to seeing more❤️🇨🇦🇵🇭 Stay safe and healthy❤️🇨🇦🇵🇭
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Massive Quality Content... In just 1 video .. I have become a fan of you... lots of love and respect from Punjab (India)
@ToyotaWorldRunners
8 ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much!! Welcome to the TWR family.
Nah man, you don't eat the skin of the mangosteen, just the white bits in the middle 😂
Thanks for the awesome videos ❤
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!!
Matt and Stacy, thank you for all this nice videos and for such beautiful places you have caught on video, greetings from Mexico, god bless you.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Greetings, very well done , what gets me thinking is that someone is farming the sides of cliffs all those square pach of grass that someone walks ta get in animals all almost straight up 😮😂😂 Thanks for a very informative, interesting, insightful, and fun time 💯👍🤙🖖
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
We talk of this often… farming on a hill is everywhere here. People must be in way better shape than us 😂
@oldinuselesshancox5194
9 ай бұрын
@ToyotaWorldRunners or mountain goats are in DNA, way way back, someone fell in love with a goat 🤪
Your adventures are so amazing
Wonderful! And simply so. Was a little concerned about Columbia, looks like you are going to make it through just fine.
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
exceptional!
great video
You guys are living my dream.... i wish i could just do same. You made me subscribe within the first few minutes, and i never do that! Awesome sceneries and filming. Gives me motivation to expedite my project, Toyota Landcruiser BJ45 Troopy restauration and transformation in an offroad camper......
@ToyotaWorldRunners
6 ай бұрын
Sounds like an amazing project! Thank you for watching 🙏🏼
Hello from LA!
Glad your trip went well, our travel club just canceled the Columbia leg of our trip for security concerns, truly beautiful
@ToyotaWorldRunners
9 ай бұрын
Darn!! It really is special here