Can you travel South America by train?

Can you travel South America by train? Yes, you can! Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, in particular, are excellent destinations in South America to explore by train. Brazil has some fascinating train journeys and Argentina and Chile have train routes too.

What is the best tour company for South America?

What are the 10 Best South America Travel Agencies & Tour Companies in 2021?

  • Vaya.
  • South American Vacations.
  • Journey Latin America.
  • South America Travel Centre.
  • Chimu Adventures.
  • Southern Explorations.
  • Totally Latin America.
  • Latin Excursions.

How much does Tren Crucero cost?

Tour prices

Number of Passengers Luxury Class Gold Class
Single room USD 2,082 USD 2,722
Double room USD 1,735 USD 2,322

Is it easy to travel around South America?

In general, the roads in South America (excepting much of Chile) are often in very poor condition. But there is an enormous network of bus lines, and if you have the time and patience, you can travel easily by bus from one country to another.

Is Ferromex a class one railroad?

Ferromex (reporting mark FXE) (syllabic abbreviation of Ferrocarril Mexicano or “Mexican Railway”) is a private rail consortium that operates the largest (by mileage) railway in Mexico with combined mileage (Ferromex + Ferrosur) of 7,500 miles (12,100 km) and is part of the North American Class I railroads.

Do you need visas to travel South America?

Crossing the Continent If you have a UK passport (or any other EU passport) then the situation with visas for South America is very simple: you do not need a visa to visit any country in South America as a tourist. Your passport must have 6 months’ validity remaining on the date of entry to each country.

What is the best time to travel to South America?

The best time to visit South America, particularly Peru, is any time outside of the rainy season which takes place between January and March. Other than that South America is a year round destination where the summer season takes place from November to February and the winter season lasts from June to August.

What can tourist see in Tren Crucero?

Each night, passengers stay at local hotels and haciendas. Full board is also included on the Tren Crucero. The highlight of the trip is the Avenue of the Volcanoes, where you can see 11 volcanoes, including the dominant Cotopaxi, an active volcano and one of the tallest in the world.

What does Tren Crucero mean?

Recognized as the “Leading Luxury Train in South America” in 2017, you can experience the wonders of Ecuador on board the Tren Crucero (“Cruise Train”). The classic train will take you on an exceptional voyage snaking through various locales and ages of the Ecuadorian past and present.