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After Six Years Stopped, The Death Train Resumes Operations Between Brazil And Bolivia, Offering Tourist Trips From Puerto Quijarro To Santa Cruz For About R$ 170
The Death Train has resumed transporting passengers between Brazil and Bolivia after six years of inactivity. The tourist route runs from Puerto Quijarro to Santa Cruz de la Sierra and costs about R$ 170 per person, according to data from TNH1.
Return Of The Death Train After Six Years
The traditional Death Train resumed operations at the end of February, reopening a railway route known in South America.
The journey connects Puerto Quijarro, on the border with Brazil, to the Bolivian city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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The route crosses small towns and areas of preserved vegetation. Along the way, passengers observe regions little explored by traditional tourism, which has sparked interest among travelers seeking a different experience.
Price And Operation Of The Railway Journey
The operation is conducted by the Eastern Railway Company. The service uses a railbus with a capacity for 42 passengers, designed to provide a more organized and comfortable journey.
The ticket costs about R$ 170 per person. Tickets are sold online and must be paid in Bolivian currency or in dollars, according to the sales system rules.
Bolivian authorities claim that the expectation is for high occupancy. Foreign tourists are among those most interested in the railway tour that crosses the border region.
Procedures For Brazilian Passengers
Brazilians can board the Death Train after completing simple immigration procedures. Travelers need to register their departure from Brazil in the city of Corumbá.
After crossing the international bridge, a formal entry into Bolivia is required. For this, it is enough to present a valid ID or passport to immigration authorities.
According to official information, there are no additional fees for crossing between the two countries.
Origin Of The Historical Nickname
The name Death Train originated in the 1950s. At that time, the route was marked by precarious conditions, hygiene issues, and health risks for passengers.
The train was also associated with transporting sick people and victims of epidemics, which reinforced the negative reputation of the route in the region.
New Phase Focused On Tourism
Although the nickname remains, the current scenario is different. The Death Train has been promoted as a tourist experience that combines landscapes, history, and rail travel between Brazil and Bolivia.
With an affordable price and an unusual route, the journey has once again attracted travelers interested in exploring little-visited areas of South America.
With Information From TNH1.
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