Argentina’s wonderful tourist trains, in the snow or among the clouds: how much does it cost?

2024-07-23 08:30:00

Between the colorful mountains of Salta, in the middle of the forests on the southern slopes of the Andes in Tierra del Fuego, winding through the Cordoba Mountains with its streams and towns, stretching in Chubut or Rio Negro Traveling through the stunning Patagonian steppe or through the dense missionary jungle, just meters away from the waterfall, tourist trains are available in different regions of Argentina. We present you with options for unique experiences. If you travel through Patagonia on foot, you cannot miss the train journeys, because in addition to the scenery, they reveal stories and culture.

La Trocita – Province of Chubut

he The Old Patagonia Express, better known as “La Trocita”, has historically seen the provinces of Chubut and Rio Negro. In its boom years last year it connected the town of Ingeniero Giacobacci to the Esquel Group and was notable for a 75 centimeter path.

Over time, demand for tickets from the communities it served was low and unable to meet supply, leading to the decision by Carlos Menem’s government to close the line in 1993. Six years later, when La Trocita was declared a National Historic Monument, it began its rebirth as a tourist train. In 2011, the locomotive was restored and the route can currently be run between Esquel and Nahuelpan and between El Maiten and Ñorquincó.

Trochita Rioonegrino is inactive these days, but Chubut’s one works. Los pasajes: Can be purchased through the website ventas.latrochita.org.ar. Adult citizens of Argentina pay US$29,500 and minors US$21,000. Retirees and college students pay $21,500, while international visitors pay $50,000.

Mountain Train – Córdoba

This is a historic passenger train It is located in the province of Córdoba and crosses the beautiful Punilla Valley, which has given it the status of a “tourist train”. This route is approximately 100 kilometers long and runs between the city of Córdoba and Capilla del Monte, passing through such ironic towns as Cosquín, Biallet Massé and La Cumbre. During the tour, visitors can see streams, mountains, tunnels and enjoy stunning views.

Tickets: This is a regional train departing from Córdoba and can be traveled with a SUBE card. The intermediate route to Cosquin costs US$1,850 and the full route to Capilla del Monte costs US$3,700.

Patagonia Train – Rio Negro

This is a tourist train that covers a scenic route between Viedma, the capital of the province of Rio Negro, and the city of San Carlos de Bariloche, but it’s worth noting The company currently operates a partial service between the towns of San Antonio Cisterna and Bariloche (so far the authorities have not mentioned when full service will be restored).

period On the way you can see the Patagonian steppes and Andean forests. Notably, this railroad had cabin service, dining cars, and could transport cars in boxcars.

Tickets: Can be purchased online through the following methods trenpatagonicosa.com.ar Or at the train station. Fees are $70,000 for adults, $59,000 for retirees, and $58,000 for children ages 4 to 12. Children aged 0 to 3 years travel free, and residents of the province of Rio Negro receive discounts.

Train to the Clouds – Salta

It’s him Argentina’s most famous tourist train It can even work at an altitude of 4,220 meters, spanning Andes. This is an impressive piece of engineering work being done in Pune and Pune Originally connected the city of Salta with the La Polvorilla viaductalthough currently the routes are reduced and the first leg has to be taken by bus from the capital of Salta to the town san antonio de los cobres.

As part of the route, you will cross the legendary Curved Bridge, which is 223 meters long, 73 meters high and weighs 1,600 tons. It is considered one of the most impressive curved bridges in the world. The entire tour lasts one hour. When the formation reaches the La Porvoorira Viaduct, it will stay for 30 minutes before returning to San Antonio de los Cobra.

Tickets: They are obtained through the website trenalasnubes.com.ar and their value will depend on the selected date. Buy 4 tickets with cash and get 3 tickets discount, use Banco Macro card to get 6 interest-free installments.

Jungle Train – Misiones

it is Pure tourist train operating in Iguazu National Park Its advance hardly disturbs the Misiones Jungle, as it is quiet and ecological. It circulates at low speed and is powered by electric or liquefied gas locomotives. The tour starts at “central station“, with cafeteria and arrival”waterfall station” The trail to explore Iguazu Falls starts here.

Tickets: They are included in the admission to Iguazú National Park at no additional cost.

Quebrada Solar Train – Jujuy

This is a modern tourist train Solar panels on the roof can reach a The maximum speed is 70 kilometers per hour, its purpose is to allow visitors to admire the monumental landscape of Los Angeles Humahuaca Canyon in Jujuy Province. Its route passes through Purmamarca, one of the most recognized tourist attractions in the province of Seychelles.

Tickets: Available through the official website tremolar.com.ar. The fee is USD 40,000 for Argentinian citizens and foreigners, USD 25,000 for retirees, USD 10,000 for citizens of Jujuy.


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