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Tupiza

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

Ferrobús

Train calling

Stop

Intermediate stop

2,850 m

Altitude

Yes

Ticket office & platform

Tupiza Station

Tupiza, known as “la Joya Bella de Bolivia” (the beautiful jewel of Bolivia), is ringed by red canyons and hills. It is a stop of the Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús: southbound it arrives on Tuesday at 11:43 and leaves at 13:23; northbound it arrives on Thursday at 17:20 and leaves at 18:10.

At 2,850 m, with a milder climate than the Altiplano, Tupiza is the base for horseback and 4×4 trips through the Quebrada de Palala, the Cañón del Inca and the Valle de los Machos (Valley of the Machos). It is also famous as the setting of the last days of the outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

tupiza estación tren bolivia
Tupiza StationTupiza, Potosí · 2,850 m above sea level
Altitude2,850 m
TrainsExpreso del Sur – Ferrobús
PositionIntermediate stop
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

Stops of the Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús

Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús

OruroTerminus
UyuniHub · Salt flat
VillazónTerminus

Historic route of the Wara Wara del Sur (no service)

Station services

This is what is confirmed for the passenger service at this station. For other facilities (waiting room, toilets, left luggage) ask at the ticket office.

Stop of the Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús (one departure a week each way)
Tickets sold at the ticket office and online (Tickets Bolivia)
Luggage: up to 25 kg plus hand luggage (according to Tickets Bolivia)
On board: heating, blankets and a toilet (according to Tickets Bolivia)

Connections from Tupiza

Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús — Southbound it arrives on Tuesday at 11:43 and leaves at 13:23. Northbound it arrives on Thursday at 17:20 and leaves at 18:10.

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Frequently asked questions

The Expreso del Sur – Ferrobús of Ferroviaria Andina, the only passenger train on the Oruro–Villazón corridor since June 2025. It runs once a week in each direction and is sold with one fare per leg, with no classes.
Southbound it arrives on Tuesday at 11:43 and leaves at 13:23. Northbound it arrives on Thursday at 17:20 and leaves at 18:10. See the full schedule.
One fare per leg, no classes: Oruro Bs 107 (sum of legs), Uyuni Bs 47 (sum of legs), Atocha Bs 25, Villazón Bs 25. More on the fares page.
About 3 h 07 min southbound (Tuesday, 13:23 to 16:30). In the other direction, Villazón to Tupiza takes 2 h 50 min (Thursday, 14:30 to 17:20).
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.

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