the trochita
He tourist train travels on weekends, specifically saturdays at elevenfrom Engineer Jacobacci -a city of the department Twenty five of Mayfrom the province of River Black– untilthe provincial place eyes of watertraveling like this 43 kilometers.
He Old Patagonian Express it is a jewel of the railway world. The journey in “the trochita“It is an unforgettable walk to do in the city of esquel. The train works since the year 1941. And in its origins it linked the station of Engineer Jacobacci in Black river (where it joined the Roca railway) with the city of esquel. after the decade neoliberal of the 90s, the branch remained suspended and it is only used for the current tourist walk.
trochita.jpg
Travel on the Old Patagonian Express
The tourist tour of “La Trochita” is carried out by 18 kilometers from the original layout until reaching the Nahuel Pan stationwhere there is a mapuche community which has a museum and a place of sale of typical handicrafts from the mountainous area.
The ride on “La Trochita” is much more than the experience of traveling in one of the best preserved historic trains in the world, since it also allows you to appreciate the Patagonian landscapes and its people. The duration of the entire tour is 2:30 p.m..
La Trochita: days and departure times
- From Esquel to Nahuel Pan: Monday to Saturday at 10.
- El Maitén: Tuesday and Thursday at 11.
La_Trochita_Planeta_Urbano_3.jpg
Prices of La Trochita 2023
- Major National Residents: $9,500. Price for Argentine adults from 13 years inclusive.
- National resident minors from 6 to 12 years old: $7,000
- Children up to 5 years: Free. Children up to and including 5 years old do not pay and do not have a seat.
- retired: $7,200. Special discount. Proof is required.
- University students: $7,200. Proof is required.
- People with disabilities: free.
- Provincial residents (Chubut) Adults: $7,800 and Minors: $6,000
- Residents of Esquel or Trevelin: $4,500
- Foreigners: $16,000
How to reserve and buy the ticket
The tickets to La Trochita can be purchased at the season where the train leaves In season it is recommended Buy the tickets the previous day. They can also be purchased online through their website.
Source: Ambito
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
