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Transportation enthusiasts may be surprised to learn that Buenos Aires once had the highest tramway-to-population ratio in the world, earning it the nickname “City of Trams.” At its peak it had 875 kilometers (544 miles) of tramways, and 99 tram lines using 3,000 carriages. By 1963, however, the network began to be dismantled in favor of buses and the metro. One of the few remnants is this small, 2 kilometer loop in the Caballito neighborhood.
A group called the Amigos del Tranvía (friends of the tramway) volunteers on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays to operate the trams along the loop on a first-come first-serve basis, completely free of charge. They also share some of the history of the tram system, their organization, and sell various souvenirs that support the organization.
Riding the tram feels like you’re being transported back in time.
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Hours of operation:
December to February: Saturdays and public holidays, 5pm - 8.30pm. Sundays, 10am - 1pm and 5pm - 8.30pm. March to November: Saturdays and public holidays, 4pm - 7.30pm. Sundays, 10am - 1pm and 4pm - 7.30pm.
Get there early. The line can get quite long, as since there is only one tram and the tram holds around 20 people, it can take while. Also, bring cash, so that you can buy some souvenirs and support the organization and the volunteers.
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January 20, 2025