Train of the South
The Train of the South — or Tren del Sur in Spanish — was a historic 1,000 mm narrow gauge heritage railroad that operated within the U.S. commonwealth of Puerto Rico in Arroyo.Photo: Mtmelendez, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: narrow gauge heritage railroad in Puerto Rico
- Also known as: “Tren del Sur”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Punta Figuras Lighthouse.
Punta Figuras Lighthouse
Photo: Ipoellet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Punta de las Figuras Light is an historic lighthouse located in Arroyo, Puerto Rico. It was first lit by the Spanish government in 1893. The light was relocated in 1938, and the structure was deactivated and abandoned. Punta Figuras Lighthouse is situated 3 km southeast of Train of the South.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Guayama and Patillas.
Guayama
Photo: CarlitosRivera787, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Guayama, popularly known as Witch Town, is a city and municipality located along the Caribbean coast of southeastern Puerto Rico. Its historic downtown area is famous for its colonial architecture and the area is famous for its sports teams, sugarcane history and natural reserves.
Patillas
Patillas is a municipality and small town of Puerto Rico located along the island's southeastern coast. The town is famous for its beaches, small resorts or paradores, its natural swimming pool, and seafood.
Train of the South
- Categories: business, heritage railway, tourism, ruins, and historic site
- Location: Guásimas, Arroyo, Porta Caribe, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
17.97568° or 17° 58′ 32″ northLongitude
-66.06267° or 66° 3′ 46″ westOpen location code
779MXWGP+7WOpenStreetMap ID
node 4304980145OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruinsOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q7838208
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In Other Languages
From German to Spanish—“Train of the South” goes by many names.
- German: “Tren del Sur”
- Japanese: “トレイン・オブ・ザ・サウス”
- Japanese: “トレン・デル・スール”
- Spanish: “Tren del Sur”
- “Tren del Sur”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Complejo Deportivo José Vicente Rivera Borrás and Hospital Lafayette.
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Explore places such as Escuela Dolores González and Claro/PRTC Arroyo.
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