Train to the Clouds from Salta: Polvorilla Viaduct at 4,200mThe Train to the Clouds is a full-day tour from Salta combining bus and train travel through the Andes to the Polvorilla Viaduct, a 223-meter steel structure at 4,200 meters elevation. You depart Salta at 6:15 am, stop for breakfast and local crafts at El Alfarcito, board the train at San Antonio de los Cobres at 11:40 am, and reach the viaduct around 1 pm for 30 minutes to photograph and explore before returning. The bus-and-train option includes roundtrip transport from Salta, breakfast, and a guide; alternatively, you can buy a train-only ticket and start at the San Antonio station. The full day ends back in Salta around 8 pm, with two hours in San Antonio de los Cobres to visit the craft market or eat lunch on your own.Is it for me?Book the Train and Bus Trip if you're starting from Salta city; book Train Ticket Only if you're already in San Antonio de los Cobres or want to join at the 11:40 am departure.
