Historical Train Tour
Description
Join us on an engaging journey through Asunción and its adjacent areas, where you will explore the rich legacy of the Ferrocarril Carlos Antonio López, recognized as the first railway in South America. This expedition is imbued with fascinating historical insights that will captivate your imagination!
Historical Train Tour
Your adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel in Asunción at 8 am, leading us straight to the train museum situated within the historic San Francisco railway station.
At the museum, you'll have the opportunity to view artifacts related to the Ferrocarril Carlos Antonio López, the pioneering train of the continent. Here, various tools and items associated with Paraguay's railway legacy will unfold before you, including one of the earliest locomotives imported from England for passenger operations.
The tour proceeds to the Botanical Garden station, where an antique steam locomotive awaits. After delving into its storied past, we will depart from the capital, retracing the path of the first train in South America towards Pirayú, renowned for its station featuring two prominent towers—the only one of its kind in inland Paraguay.
You will have an hour to enjoy lunch in Pirayú before we continue our journey to another pivotal stop of the inaugural train: Sapucai, affectionately known as the city of trains. At the Railway Museum there, trace back to workshops established in 1895 and feast your eyes on splendid steam locomotives, true treasures in the history of transportation.
Concluding our day, we will return you to your hotel in Asunción by 3 pm.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and return transfer
- Transport by minibus
- English speaking guide
- Entrance tickets
What's not included
- Food and drinks
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at the hotel in Asunción that you indicated upon booking. Please be ready a few minutes before.
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