- Departure address: Salta, Argentina
- Working hours: March-November, every Saturday from 7:05 to 23:48
- Ticket price: $ 140
- Official website: www.trenalasnubes.com.ar
- Duration: 434 km
- Opening: February 20, 1948
The main attraction of Salta in Argentina is the legendary Train in the Clouds - one of the most unusual tourist attractions in the world. Many travelers come here for an incredible adventure on this sightseeing train by rail, crossing the dizzying mountains of the Andes. The route passes along the eastern part of the Salta-Antofagasta railroad, connecting the north-western region of Argentina with the Chilean border in the Andes at an altitude of 4220 m above sea level.
Unique attraction
The fascinating route "Train in the Clouds" was developed by the outstanding American engineer Richard Morey. In his honor, one of the railway stations is named. On February 20, 1948, after long delays and complications, the railway connecting Salta and San Antonio de los Cobres was inaugurated. Now a comfortable train runs through it, which consists of two passenger cars designed for 170 people, a first-aid zone, a car-bar and a dining car.
Sightseeing tour
The journey begins with the station Estación Belgrano in Salta. Overcoming 29 different bridges, 21 tunnels, 13 viaducts, 2 spiral and 2 zigzag road sections, the train arrives at the final station in the town of San Antonio de los Cobres. The train departs every Saturday at 7 am, and for 15 hours it travels 434 km (both ways).
Unforgettable impressions are received by tourists, looking out the window: directly below them are clouds. Hence the name "Train in the clouds". Back tourists come back around midnight.
Throughout the journey the train makes a lot of stops. At this time, tourists can stroll through the countryside, take beautiful photos for memory, look at street markets with handicraft goods and souvenirs , and taste regional cuisine. A large number of tourists always want to go on an exciting journey, so it's better to book tickets in advance. It's worth the pleasure of about $ 140. In the winter, when the rainy season begins in Argentina, the "Train in the Clouds" excursion is not held.
How to get on a tour?
Every tourist can get acquainted with the landmark and personally test a unique attraction. To do this, you need to get to Salta , where there is a landing point. From Buenos Aires , it's easiest to fly by plane for 2 hours. The car takes about 16 hours to travel.