The Train to the clouds of Argentina opened its doors
The magical and unforgettable experience of the province of Salta already makes its typical route to be able to feel the country from the sky
The famous Train to the Clouds located in the province of Salta already makes its emblematic journey through several characteristic landscapes of the North of Argentina. It is the third highest train in the world and reaches 4,220 meters above sea level during its passage through the La Polvorilla Viaduct.
The tour takes you to know unique landscapes in the world, which begins and ends in the town of San Antonio de los Cobres, a town where you can find and take the crafts of the authentic local inhabitants of the Puna. Tours with llamas, cultural and rural experiences or visits to churches and museums are other activities that can be done in the area, in addition to tasting the typical gastronomy of the north.
The train is an attraction for tourists of all nationalities, journalists and influencers due to the variety of images and panoramic views that can be obtained during the journey. In addition, important engineering works of the last century are appreciated. The sensations of the ride are combined with the stories and experiences to know the history of the railway construction that began in 1920 by the engineer Richard Fontain Maury and that since 1972 is a ferrotourism undertaking.
The tour can also start from the city of Salta: start by bus to San Antonio de los Cobres very early and visit various towns and panoramic points. It starts with a photo stop in Campo Quijano, then the El Toro Viaduct and the Yacoraite Geological Formation are appreciated. In the morning a country breakfast is enjoyed in the town of Alfarcito to finally arrive at the station and transfer to the Train. It travels to the La Polvorilla Viaduct and returns to San Antonio de los Cobres. The bus returns in the afternoon to the capital city of the province with an intermediate stop in Santa Rosa de Tastil.
The Train to the Clouds already has the sanitary protocols and the complete excursion offers a guide service, breakfast, snack, transfers, travel program and medical assistance.
The train is already in operation again with the usual route and waiting for all the tourists of the world to be able to enjoy it again soon.