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6 Great Train Rides Around Argentina

Take in the natural and urban landscapes of the country on scenic railway trips

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Bradley O'Neill
Jun 22, 2026
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Argentina’s railways once bound together a vast, fast-growing nation. Built in the 19th century with strong British backing, the network hit its peak in the 1940s, expanding to around 45,000 kilometers (28,000 miles). It helped drive agricultural exports by linking remote rural regions to key ports, shaping the country’s rapid economic rise. The expansi…

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