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scenic trains & historic
railways in latin america  Old bonde train rides await visitor to Sao Paulo's Associa”Ëo Brasileira de Preserva”Ëo. argentina Ushuaia Amid mountainous islands this English-style steam train travels to Tierra del Fuego -- the "Land of Fire" at the southernmost tip of South America. Optional catamaran cruise of the Beagle Channel. Train operates year-round.
Maipu A g r e a t d a y t r i p i d e a , t h i s 9 m i / 1 5 k m route between Maipu and D e l t a enables railway excursions along a n a p p e a l i n g r i v e r s i d e c o r r i d o r j u s t n o r t h o f B u e n o s A i r e s . L a v i s h r e s i d e n t i a l d i s t r i c t s a r e i n t e r s p e r s e d w i t h unique destinations for s h o p p i n g , dining a n d l e i s u r e a c t i v i t i e s . T r a i n s o p e r a t e y e a r - r o u n d ; a c c e s s t o b u s a n d a u t o p a r k i s w e l l i n t e g r a t e d .
Salta One of the most famous South America tourist railroads runs scenic steam train rides to a dizzying height (4200m/13800ft). Train service doubles as an important transportation link between mountain villages.
El Maitön, Provincia del Chubut F r o m t h e c i t y o f E s q u e l , " L a T r a c h i t a " n a r r o w g a u g e r a i l w a y traverses u n s p o i l e d v a l l e y s a n d p l a t e a u s b o u n d north f o r C h u b u t P r o v i n c e . N a t i v e M a p u c h e i n f l u e n c e s a n d h e r d s o f g r a z i n g s h e e p d o t t h e m o s t l y t r e e l e s s l a n d s c a p e . " T o u r i s t E x c u r s i o n s " a n d " F l a g s t o p " rail trips o p e r a t e w e e k l y .
brazil SËo Paulo Located in the Memorial do Imigrante (Memorial of the Immigrant), the Brazilian Association of Railroad Preservation maintains a railway heritage museum and hosts steam engine and tram excursions on Sundays and holidays.
costa rica Teleförico del Bosque Lluvioso Rain forest aerial tram rides "fly" through the jungle canopy for a birds-eye view of tropical flora and fauna that makes them popular tourist attractions. Trains operate year-round. Selected features: cafe/snack bar, wheelchair access.
panama Los Rios PCRC traces its pre-canal roots back a century-and-a-half. Today's 21st century railway stretches 47.6 miles, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, linking Panama's transcontinental "Tourism Corridor" in a bit more than an hour. Popular with business travelers and tourists alike, "Panarail" accommodates passengers in impeccably restored rolling stock including a vintage 1938 dome car. One trip is operated in each direction, Monday through Friday.
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