An activity that everyone should do at least once in their lives is a little train ride, but a good one! In Mexico, there are several routes to travel by train that will help you not only to live an unforgettable experience but also to appreciate the country, its culture, and its wonders even more.
Kansas City Southern Mexico Executive Train (KCSM)
You may have seen it passing near your house or in a nearby area if you live in Mexico City or even the Metropolitan Area since one of the routes that this transport has goes from Polanco to Teotihuacán. It is mainly a cargo service that transports all kinds of food and products, although it has made trips for executives on some of its routes, such as the one it took in 2010 for the commemoration of the Bicentennial of the Mexican Independence.
In addition, the company in charge of the maintenance of this train has also carried out a Christmas tradition that consists of crossing several Mexican states, such as Michoacán, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Coahuila, and the State of Mexico, to deliver gifts to children in vulnerable communities. They may soon put together another executive trip for the general public, so stay tuned to be able to purchase tickets and enjoy the trip.
‘El Chepe’
This route is one of the most popular train trips in Mexico, which has been in operation since the early 60s, with a direction that goes from Chihuahua to the Pacific Ocean, crossing 653 kilometers in 14 hours. This trip can take you to areas of the state that are either very arid or very cold, as it passes through places like the Mennonite fields, the Copper Canyon, the Bisabirachi Rocks, and other tourist spots, such as the town of Creel, about which we give you more details in this link.
El Chepe offers two types of trips: the first is express, which departs every day and is used mostly by executives who have to travel from one place to another in a hurry; and the tourist, more economical, which goes from Chihuahua to Los Mochis. You can buy round-trip or one-way tickets.
José Cuervo Express
This is a small tour that leaves from the Ferromex station in Guadalajara every Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m., and its objective is to take you to Mundo Cuervo, a space located in the town of Tequila, which is owned by the tequila brand José Cuervo. On this tour, you will be able to observe agave plantations and the work of hundreds of people to obtain the plant to extract the pineapple from which the distilled tequila comes.
Without a doubt, the attraction of this trip occurs when you arrive at Mundo Cuervo, a place where you can also enjoy an educational tasting to try a freshly made version of the drink, choosing between tequila blanco, reposado, and añejo. In addition, their tours of the distillery to see the process of making tequila are unparalleled, as is the Mexican show that is organized on-site, after which the trip to the magical town of Tequila is a sensory dessert that everyone should experience.
Which of all these routes to travel by train in Mexico that you didn’t know of is the one you want to try the most? Is there any other that you do know that exists and that you highly recommend? Share your comments and experiences through our digital channels.
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This story was originally published in Spanish by Alejandro Vizzuett in Cultura Colectiva.
