Locomotora La Trochita — photo spot in U9200 Esquel, Chubut Province, Argentina
Locomotora La Trochita
Locomotora La Trochita—Argentina’s “Old Patagonian Express”—offers nostalgic steam trains threading through misty lenga forests and the Andes backdrop near Esquel. Best in early morning for soft light and atmospheric steam; weekdays reduce crowds. Access is self-guided to viewpoints, then schedule train rides when available (check current timetables via local operators). Parking is available in Esquel; expect gravel roads and cooler Patagonian wind.
Locomotora La Trochita
Locomotora La Trochita—Argentina’s “Old Patagonian Express”—offers nostalgic steam trains threading through misty lenga forests and the Andes backdrop near Esquel. Best in early morning for soft light and atmospheric steam; weekdays reduce crowds. Access is self-guided to viewpoints, then schedule train rides when available (check current timetables via local operators). Parking is available in Esquel; expect gravel roads and cooler Patagonian wind.