Latin America Adventure Rail Travel | Latin America and Luxury Train Tours

Tijuana

Air-inclusive seven-day/six-night tours depart Tijuana and Phoenix for hotel and rail between Los Mochas and El Fuerte; rail with unique open-air lounge car; hike to canyon base; canyon village acommodations and shopping. Non-air and alternate itinerary options available.

Columbus Copper Canyon Travel

Los Mochis

Explore the Sierra Madre with daily departures and a choice of five- to twelve-day ecotours led by naturalist-trained native guides include round-trip and one-way itineraries from Los Mochis/ El Fuerte, Chihuahua, EL Paso and Presidio . Several tour plans make a visit to this verdant canyon an easy add-on to many Mexican itineraries. Eco/Indian heritage tours guided by accredited experts extend eight to 12 days; depart daily; Los Mochis (EL Fuerte) to Chihuahua City or RT from Los Mochis Airport, EL Paso, Presidio or Chihuahua City.

Expreso Maya

Madiera

The allure of the Yucatan Peninsula comes to life with this romantic and exotic 2-day rail adventure (extended length options available). Between "The White City" of Madiera... the Spanish Colonial city of Campeche... and the Mayan temples and palace of Palenque, a land of sierras, jungles, volcanoes, waterfalls, and lagoons. Tours operated October through August

"Chepe" Ferrocarril Chihuahua al Pacifico

Mexico City

The signature passenger journey of Mexico's national railroad (Ferrocarril Mexicano, aka Ferromex ), Chepe shares its Copper Canyon route with the more extravagant Canyon tours, offering the same breathtaking views and exotic stopovers as its pricier cousins. Unique to Chepe are its "piggyback" flatbed cars designed to accomodate caravans and other RVs. Separate First Express and Economic Class departures daily to/from Chihuahua and Mochis.

Sierra Madre Express

Tucson, AZ

Climb aboard the Sierra Madre for "the 'soft' adventure of a lifetime." The natural spectacle of Copper Canyon unfolds during this colorful one-week rail journey. Activities include trail rides, culture tours and shopping safaris. Restored circa 40's rolling stock contains public spaces ranging from dining dome and observation lounge to outdoor viewing deck. Onboard accomodations range from staterooms to roomettes. Selected departures throughout the year.

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Panama Canal Railway Co.

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, providing a transcontinental crossing in a bit more than an hour. The railway is awaiting a website of its own at www.panarail.com. Meantime, parent Kansas City Southern hosts this temporary sub-site for its Central American subsidiary. Alternatively, check out the Eco Circuitos website for specific details regarding year-round tours offered aboard the "interoceanic railway."

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PeruRail

Cuzco

Explorando la Tierra de los Incas... Exploring the land of the Incas, PeruRail transports visitors between several of the country's most renowned destinations. Services include frequent connections between Cuzco and Maccu-Picchu where passengers may board a shuttle to the Sacred Valley; thrice-weekly "Andean Explorer" trains connect the Peruvian capital with Lake Titicaca, some 20 hours to the south. Service between the Lake and Arequipa is avaialble on a charter-only basis.

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Peru Rail to Machu Picchu
VS Orient Express: Departs Cuzco; year-round

Tren de la Costa - Tigre Discovery
Viator: Departs Buenos Aires; year-round

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