La Trochita is a working train that is famous in South America for its spectacular route through the Los Alerces Mountains, linking Esquel with El Maiten. The train shows old growth forests with trees over 3000 years old and thousands of Lupen blooming in the spring. This locomotive is a special part of history because it runs on the old fashioned narrow track system of the early 1900’s. When stepping on to the train it is like stepping back in history.

Location:
Esquel, Argentina

Historical Building Types:
Antique train

Travel Tips: check with the tourist office for hours of operation

Relative price: Budget

Travel Skills: None

You Need to Bring: a camera

Currencies accepted
Argentine Peso

Contact Information:
URL: www.patagoniaexpress.com/el_trochita.htm

By Shanie Matthews

I am a lover of things foreign, animals, and outdoor sports (especially snow skiing). My husband and I originally moved to Argentina as owners and...

Created: 07 Oct 2008

Updated: 07 Oct 2008

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