Toro Gorge (Quebrada del Toro) Attractions & Things to do

Take a ride at the iconic Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds). This experience combines routes by bus and train in which you can enjoy the Andean landscapes and culture, while at the same time, benefiting the local and tourist development of the regions of the Quebrada and Puna. This tour will have as its exclusive attraction the train journey from San Antonio de los Cobres to the famous La Polvorilla viaduct.

We propose a unique and special trip that combines its services in two sections: National Route 51 by Bus, with photographic stops at panoramic points, to embark on the magical experience of the Train to the Clouds, which manifests itself in all its splendor when arriving at the imposing viaduct in the foothills of the Andes.

Alternatively, if you prefer to explore independently, we offer the "Only Train Ticket" option. With this choice, you'll only pay for the train ride, and the tour begins at the San Antonio de los Cobres train station.
Duration: 14 hours.

Take a drive on the iconic Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds). Experience the combination of routes by bus and train and enjoy the Andean landscapes and culture, while benefiting the local and tourist development of the regions of the Quebrada and Puna. Offering exclusive attraction, the train journey from San Antonio de los Cobres to the famous La Polvorilla viaduct is a must!

This full-day tour includes transportation from your hotel in Salta to the Salta Station, Bus Ride to San Antonio de los Cobres and the ticket to the Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds).
Duration: 14 hours.

This is a tough 7-9km hike through stunning and rugged high altitude scenery: suitable for the experienced and adventurous trekker!

From Salta city, we travel to Campo Quijano, a town famous as the base for workers constructing the Train to the Clouds railway line to the Chilean coast. We can stop to see an antique engine and the mausoleum of the train line's chief engineer, Richard Maury, from Philadephia, USA.

From here we will climb into the stunning multi-coloured Quebrada de Toro, crossing rivers and driving off road through canyons to reach San Bernardo de las Zorras, where our hike begins.

It's two hours travel each way: the walk takes between 4 and 5 hours.

Our guide is experienced in hiking all terrain, and speaks English and Spanish.

Picnic lunch provided.
Duration: 10 hours.

See rare Andean flamingos at Laguna del Toro (Bull Lagoon) during this full-day trip from Salta. You’ll travel in a 4WD vehicle and visit the archaeological site of Santa Rosa de Tastil village with your guide. A box lunch by the lagoon plus round-trip hotel transport are included.
Duration: 11 hours.

Follow part of the route of Argentina’s famous Train to the Clouds on a scenic round-trip drive from Salta to the mountain town of San Antonio de los Cobres. As you climb in elevation during the drive, travel through Quebrada del Toro’s dense greenery and breathtaking gorge dotted with cacti. Cross viaducts and bridges, including Alisal and Chorrillo, and visit the pre-Incan archaeological gem of Santa Rosa de Tastil. Explore the quiet mining town of San Antonio de los Cobres, from where you’ll capture views of Polvorilla Viaduct.
Duration: 10 hours.

Thanks to the technical conditions of our vehicles, the "Safari to the Clouds" gives us the possibility to combine three different circuits in the Northwest of Argentina in one day. Don't miss the incredible opportunity of discovering Argentina’s stunning north-western provinces landscapes from a whole new perspective.

Food and beverages are included and will be served during throughout the day.
Duration: 14 hours.

From Salta city, we travel to Campo Quijano, a town famous as the base for workers constructing the Train to the Clouds railway line to the Chilean coast. We can stop to see an antique engine and the mausoleum of the train line's chief engineer, Richard Maury, from Philadephia, USA.

From here we will climb into the stunning multi-coloured Quebrada de Toro to Ingeniero Maury, where our hike begins.

It's 90 minutes drive each way: the walk takes between 7 and 8 hours.

We start by scaling a steep gradient: a climb of nearly 1km in altitude over the first 3.75km, On this challenging hike, we reach a peak of 3,265m above sea level before a gentle descent to Inca ruins dating from the 15th century.

Your efforts are rewarded by stunning views all along the way.

Our guide is experienced in hiking all terrain, and speaks English and Spanish.

Picnic lunch provided.
Duration: 12 hours.

We propose a unique and special trip that combines its services in two sections: National Route 51, with photographic stops at panoramic points of sites "stopped in time" and then embark on the magical experience of the TRAIN TO THE CLOUDS, which is manifested in everything its splendor upon reaching the imposing viaduct in the foothills of the Andes.
We not only combine landscapes and sensations, but also stories and experiences, which lead us to relive the epic of the construction of the railway, back in 1920, started by the engineer Richard Fontain Maury, alma mater of the project, as well as to discover towns stopped in time in harmonious coexistence with the mountains.
You must be at the bus station at 06:00 to check-in.
The reserved places are subject to availability of the Train, the published product corresponds to Foreigners (non-Argentines)
Duration: 14 to 15 hours.

Explore the north of Argentina and Chile on this 7-day tour from Salta, one of traveler’s favorite cities. Visit the Salt Flats and Purmamarca, tour along the Humahuaca Gorge (a UNESCO Heritage Site) and discover the famous Pucara de Tilcara, among others. Leaving Argentina, see the best of San Pedro de Atacama, a small town in the driest desert of the world. Little adobe houses and cozy restaurants are the base to explore one of Chile’s most spectacular sceneries: The Moon Valley, Salt Mountain Range, El Tatio Geyser (geothermal field), sand dunes, thermal waters and a totally clear sky full of stars.
Duration: 7 days.

This has to be Argentina’s best kept secret! This area has some of the most varied scenery in the world from cloud forests, to deserts, to high altitude plains and llama filled fields. This is a place not to miss on your tour of this amazing country. In addition to all of the amazing scenery, Salta also boasts the highest altitude wine region in the world that produces some spectacular wine in breathtaking scenery.
Duration: 8 days.

This amazing full day guided excursion is by far one of the most impressive and complete tours you will ever do. Travel through the best part of the Puna, doing by truck the Train to the clouds trip up to San Antonio de Los Cobres. This tour is also very complete because you will see part of the Humahuaca Gorge, the amazing "Cuesta del Lipán", the 7 colors hill, Purmamarca and of course the great salt flats.
Duration: 12 hours.

Discover Salta differently. Ride in SUV vehicles thorugh the ravines and valleys which open the way to the Tren de las Nubes, navigate and fly above the Juramento River's waters and immerse yourself in the adventure of rafting more than 12 class II and III rapids.
Duration: 5 days.