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Tupiza

Red canyons and the land of Butch Cassidy · the star stop of the south

Expreso + Wara

Trains calling

Shared

Shared station

2.950 m

Altitude

Yes

Ticket office & platform

Tupiza Station

Tupiza is one of the most spectacular stops on the corridor: a town ringed by reddish canyons and ranges that have earned it the nickname “the Land of Movie Landscapes”. It is a shared station, with stops by the Expreso del Sur and the Wara Wara del Sur.

At 2,950 m, with a warmer climate than the Altiplano, Tupiza is a base for horseback and 4×4 trips through the Quebrada de Palala, the Cañón del Inca and the Valle de los Machos. It is also famous as the setting for the last days of the outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Arriving by train at dawn, with the hills tinged red, is an unforgettable sight.

tupiza estación tren bolivia
Tupiza StationTupiza, Potosí · 2,950 m above sea level
Altitude2.950 m
TrainsExpreso del Sur and Wara Wara del Sur
PositionShared station
Coordinates21.4400° S, 65.7192° W

Where is Tupiza?

Tupiza station is located in Tupiza, Potosí. Coordinates: 21.4400° S, 65.7192° W.

What to see and do nearby

Points of interest a short distance from Tupiza.

Quebrada de PalalaReddish formations and rock spires on the edge of town.20 min by 4×4
Cañón del IncaNarrow canyon ideal for hikes and horseback rides.Excursion
Valle de los MachosCurious rock formations, a classic of the local trips.Excursion
Butch Cassidy trailSetting of the last days of the famous outlaws.Local tours
Hotels and agenciesLodging and horseback/4×4 agencies in the centre.City centre
Tupiza cuisineTamales, saice and dishes of southern Potosí.City centre

Other stations on the Expreso del Sur

Expreso del Sur

OruroTerminus
UyuniHub · Salt flat
VillazónTerminus

Other stations on the Wara Wara del Sur

Station services

Ferroviaria Andina stations are simple but functional, with a staffed ticket office, a waiting room and a level platform. Here is what you can expect at this station.

Staffed ticket office and ticket sales
Waiting room and toilets
Level platform for boarding the train
Space for luggage and parcels
Schedule information for the Expreso and the Wara Wara
Food and drink stalls nearby
Taxis and minibuses at the exit
High-altitude station — dress warm for the trip

Connections from Tupiza

Expreso del Sur — stops at this station. Southbound: Tuesday and Friday. Northbound: Wednesday and Saturday.

Wara Wara del Sur — stops at this station. Southbound: Wednesday and Sunday. Northbound: Monday and Thursday.

Buses and taxis — at the station exit you will find taxis and minibuses to the centre and nearby towns.

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Frequently asked questions

Both: the Expreso del Sur and the Wara Wara del Sur.
Its red canyons: the Quebrada de Palala, the Cañón del Inca and the Valle de los Machos, ideal for horseback and 4×4 trips.
For its red-canyon scenery and as the setting for the last days of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Around 2 h 30 min. Check exact times on the schedule page.
Both trains stop here: the Expreso del Sur and the Wara Wara del Sur. Check the exact days and times on the schedule page.
It depends on the leg and class, from around Bs 20 (~$2.87 USD). See the fares page.

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