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

Peru lures wealthy tourists with luxury train

canada.com, 13 May 2008

The Great Brazil Express, Brazil's New Luxury Train

luxist.com, 20 April 2008

New luxury train: The Great Brazil Express

gadling.com, 16 April 2008

Crossing a continent in 57 minutes on the Panama Railroad

malaysiasun.com, 02 March 2007

The World's 25 Best Trains

prweb.com, 01 February 2007

Catch Chile's wine train for tasty reds and a troubled past

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Peru: Travel to Huancayo from Lima by train

Living in Peru, 05 December 2006

On the wine train through Chile

timesonline.co.uk, 13 November 2006

Mexico: Tequila train tour a merry mix of spirits

contracostatimes.com, 08 October 2006

Mexico: Canyon Travel Offers First Class Train Travel with Open Deck Railcar

transworldnews.com, 03 January 2006

Jamaica: Clarendon Express gets ready to roll

jamaica-gleaner.com, 29 June 2005

Travel in the ancient land of the Incas

denverpost.com, 05 March 2005

Peru: Luxury train service to Incan ruins

azcentral.com, 31 August 2003

Peru: No higher adventure

telegraph.co.uk, 26 July 2003

Rails to ruins: Mexican train routes offer romantic touring

sfgate.com, 04 May 2003-

Tren del Centro: Peruvian rail journey climbs to dizzy heights of Andes

canoe.ca, March 2000

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Famous Tour Trains and Rail Routes in Latin America

PeruRail Andean Explorer class features a unique open-air observation bar.

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

The "interoceanic railway" traces its pre-canal roots back a century-and-a-half. Today's 21st century railway stretches 47 mi/75 km, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, providing a transcontinental crossing in a bit more than an hour.

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Peru

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 available on a charter-only basis.

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Famous Tour Trains and Rail Routes in Latin America