El Tren Macho, clacks alongside the Ríos Mantaro and Ichu toward Huancavelica. It is the only real local train left in all of Peru. Tourists journey together, unsegregated, with inhabitants of the pueblos scattered along its route. This is a heck of a ride, with a breathtaking landscape and vendors vying each other for your business. The train traverses 128 kilometers punctuated by 38 tunnels and 15 bridges. So hop aboard. Eat, chat with your seatmates—and experience the Peru behind the tourism façade.

Departs from and arrives at Huancay's Chilca Railroad Station on Av. Ferrocarril and Jr. Junin. URL: www.ferrocarrilcentral.com.pe. For complete information on schedules and fares, visit www.fahrplancenter.com.

Location:
Huancayo, Peru

Other Activity

Getting There
Departs from /arrives at Huancayo’s Chilca Railroad Station, on Avenida Ferrocarril and Jirón Junín.

Travel Tips: Huancayo-Huancavelica: Tren Expreso—Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. Tren Normal—Monday-Friday, 12:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Huancavelica-Huancayo: Tren Expreso—Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. Tren Normal—Monday-Friday, 12:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

For complete information on schedules and fares, visit: www.fahrplancenter.com.

Price Description: 9 soles ($3).

Relative price: Very cheap

Travel Skills: beginner/easy.

In Huancayo, Torre Torre, Cerrito de la Libertad and Wali Wasi.

Contact Information:
URL: www.ferrocarrilcentral.com.pe

By Lorraine Caputo

Upon re-declaring her independence at age 29, Lorraine Caputo packed her trusty Rocinante (so her knapsack's called) and began traipsing throughout...

Created: 14 Aug 2007

Updated: 14 Aug 2007

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