Irresistible Fall Train Trips in Mexico
Experience Mexico's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture on three unforgettable train trips. The Copper Canyon Railway winds through rugged mountains, the Tequila Express tours Jalisco's countryside and distilleries, and the Chiapas Railway explores ancient Mayan ruins.
As we roll into fall, with its crisp air and that comforting sense of seasonal decay, there’s a certain itch that takes hold of me. Not the sort of itch you get from sitting too long on a cheap leather chair, but the itch to escape. And not by car—because the last thing I want to do is contribute to the already apocalyptic traffic on the highway—or by plane, which now feels like a game of Russian roulette involving lost luggage and seatmates who believe hygiene is optional. No, this itch requires something grander, more romantic, more... let’s say, classic. Enter: trains. And if you’re going to do a proper train journey this fall, might I suggest something you may not have thought of before? Mexico.
Yes, Mexico. That land you’ve probably associated with all-inclusive resorts, tequila, and trying not to burn your skin to a crisp while lounging on beaches. But let me stop you right there. Mexico is home to some of the most spectacular landscapes, vibrant culture, and, believe it or not, some of the most irresistible train rides in the world. Especially in the fall, when the oppressive summer heat has simmered down, and the countryside reveals itself in all its autumnal glory.
