Travel Blog Posts About Train Travel in North, Central, and South America

15 Amtrak Travel Tips for Long Distance Train Travel Across the US

15 Amtrak travel tips including train food, quirky passengers, and more to ensure better long-distance train travel across the US.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-09-01T10:06:30-04:00September 1, 2021 || Posted in: United States - Train Travel ||

Riding the highest train in the Americas between Lima and Huancayo over the Andes in Peru includes engineering wonders and scenic beauty.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-05-06T10:50:45-04:00May 6, 2021 || Posted in: Peru - Train Travel ||

The La Trochita train in Argentina was made famous in Paul Theroux's book The Old Patagonian Express, but there's nothing express about it.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2023-02-18T09:01:00-03:00December 23, 2019 || Posted in: Argentina - Train Travel ||

The Devil's Nose in Ecuador is one of the most complicated sections of rail line ever built and today it's an epic train travel adventure.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2021-05-05T16:41:08-04:00August 20, 2019 || Posted in: Ecuador - Train Travel, Photo Essays ||

Highlights of travel on the Tren Crucero luxury train in Ecuador including an authentic market, a national park, the Andes, and the Pacific.

Highlights, regulations, history, and more to help travelers make the most of a visit to the Machu Picchu Incan archaeological site in Peru.

On board the El Chepe Copper Canyon train, an engineering marvel that takes train travelers through one of the most dramatic landscapes in Mexico.