A Rail Journey Through South America
by Steve Smith writerRail journeys are something that fascinates us always. From our
childhood we like to take the window seat of a train in order to
discover the surreal beauty outside. Whether it is the green pastures or
the wonderful locations, travelling through a train has got its own
charm. It is one of the best journeys that we cherish throughout our
lives. Globe trotters spend the maximum time of their holidays moving
from one place of country to the other and Rail journeys are one of the
ways that are adapted by them.
If you are visiting South
America, then a rail journey is enough to take a tour of the beautiful
country. You can select from any of the four journeys below:
Copper
Canyon Railway: Experience the greatest rail journeys of the world
while discovering Mexico. Also known as El Chepe the train runs between
Los Mochis and Chihuahua through the Chihuahua-Pacific Railway. The
journey stretches through 650kms running through 40 bridges and 86
tunnels. The breath taking views of the Grand Canyons are worth
capturing. The 15 hours long journey is not boring at all as the train
halts at various stops where passengers can enjoy some refreshments. One
can also book a seat at the Primero Express train where modern and
comfortable seats make the journey luxurious.
Vistadome to Machu
Picchu: The best way to experience village life is to board a train from
Poroy Station. The journey takes you through Pomotales and the Sacred
Valley. The beautiful Inca Terraces and the snow covered mountains are
just spectacular to watch through the window panes of the train. The
most exciting moment of the journey starts at that point of time when
the train moves through dense forests and the river sideways thus
providing the traveler a life time experience. Before reaching the final
destination of Machu Picchu, the train passes through a small town
known as Aguas Calientes. You do not need to worry about the journey on
the train as complimentary meals are served along with some light
snacks.
The Devil's Nose: Unlike any other train journey, this
train journey is a bit different. This is due to the unfamiliar name of
the train. Since, the train zig zags through the mountains and valleys
in a different way therefore it has earned the name Devil Nose. The
interesting part of the journey is the 45 minutes stop at Sibambe where
the passengers are allowed to take a tour of the nearby museum that
provides a deep insight about the history of the train. One can also
have some coffee at the nearby coffee shops. Thus, your Holidays in South America can really be exciting through this enthralling train journey.
Train
to the clouds: As the name suggests, going through a journey through
the train will make you feel as if you are touching the clouds. The line
climbs to a height of about 3000 meters above the ground passing
through 29 bridges and two spirals. The train starts its journey from
Salta and ends its journey at the same destination. It stops at San
Antonio where passengers can stopover and purchase some items of their
desired choice from the nearby shops.
The various holiday packages from Destination Travels covers all the major international travel destinations of the world. You can spend one of the most splendid Holidays in South America by choosing these packages.
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