Argentina's newest solar train follows an ancient Andean route where people have travelled for more than 10,000 years
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Argentina's groundbreaking Quebrada Solar Train launched in 2024, merging modern sustainable transport with millennia of cultural heritage. Traversing the UNESCO-recognized Quebrada de Humahuaca valley in Jujuy Province, this eco-friendly railway retraces ancient Andean trade pathways that have connected mountain communities for over 10,000 years. The journey offers travelers an immersive experience through dramatic peaks and traditional adobe settlements, bridging contemporary innovation with indigenous history.
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Argentina's newest solar train follows an ancient Andean route where people have travelled for more than 10,000 years
In Argentina’s far north, where rugged mountains fold into narrow valleys and small adobe settlements cling to the landscape, a new railway journey is connecting travellers with a much older story. According to the BBC, the Quebrada Solar Train, which began operating in 2024, follows part of a historic route through the Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy Province, a region recognised by UNESCO for its cultural significance.
