Outside the rainy season, the high-altitude region tends to have better logistics.
ARGENTINA · TRAINS + LANDSCAPES
ARGENTINA — TRAIN OF THE CLOUDS
Ascend to the Andes on one of the most emblematic trains in South America.
DURATION4 days
BEST TIMEApr–Nov
EXPERIENCETrains + Landscapes
COUNTRYArgentina
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Salta → San Antonio de los Cobres → La Polvorilla Viaduct
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Train of the Clouds
2San Antonio de los Cobres
3La Polvorilla Viaduct
4Andean highlands
5Jump
The Train of the Clouds ascends from the Salta region to the Andean highlands by a railway where altitude and engineering are part of the experience. San Antonio de los Cobres and the La Polvorilla Viaduct turn the crossing into one of the most recognizable rail journeys in South America.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Salta
Arrival and start of the trip in Salta, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
San Antonio de los Cobres — identity of the destination
Time dedicated to rail routes and historic stations in San Antonio de los Cobres, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 3
La Polvorilla Viaduct - Top Experience
Time dedicated to landscapes seen from the train in Viaducto La Polvorilla, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and profile of the trip.
DAY 4
End of the trip
Last hours at Viaducto La Polvorilla and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Ascend the Andes on one of the most emblematic trains in South America. The proposal gains depth by connecting Salta → San Antonio de los Cobres → La Polvorilla Viaduct, with the concept of great landscapes and cities connected by rail journeys that are a central part of the experience. and rhythm designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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