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A full-day combination bus and Train to the Clouds tour from Salta that climbs Route 51, visits Campo Quijano and El Alfarcito, and reaches the dramatic La Polvorilla Viaduct at high altitude. Expect long travel times, spectacular Andean geology and important altitude considerations.
A full-day combination bus and Train to the Clouds tour from Salta that climbs Route 51, visits Campo Quijano and El Alfarcito, and reaches the dramatic La Polvorilla Viaduct at high altitude. Expect long travel times, spectacular Andean geology and important altitude considerations.
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Operated by AGENCIA DE TURISMO TIAMAR EVT · Salta, Salta
Dawn in Salta unfolds with a slate-blue sky and the distant promise of high, dry air. Guests board an air-conditioned coach at 06:00 and the city slips away as Route 51 climbs into puna country—red rock ribs and wind-sculpted gullies passing like pages. By midmorning you stand beside an old locomotive in Campo Quijano, then peer into the narrow throat of Quebrada del Toro where the bus stops for the Viaducto del Toro.
moderate.
14–15 hours.
Requires moderate fitness for short on-foot site visits and tolerance for long seated travel; not suitable for serious cardiovascular or spinal conditions.
Check-in is at 06:00 at the Salta Capital Train Station (Ameghino 699); arrive one hour early with your passport and voucher.
Possibly—La Polvorilla is around 4,200 m. Symptoms include headache and nausea; hydrate, move slowly and notify staff if severe.
Breakfast and tea/coffee are included; there is free time for lunch in San Antonio de los Cobres and snacks later, but bring cash for extras.
Yes—the company may cancel high-mountain segments for safety; you can reschedule subject to availability or seek a refund per their policy.
The railway was masterminded by US engineer Richard Fontaine Maury in the 1920s to link Salta with high-Andean towns; La Polvorilla became a highlight of that feat.
The high puna ecosystem is fragile; stick to paths, avoid feeding wildlife and carry out all litter—water is scarce in many villages.
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