Rail transport in Costa Rica is under the ownership of Incofer (Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles) and utilizes 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) narrow gauge railways. The train service operates primarily on the Atlantic Ocean side of the country and is perceived by visitors to the country as a limited transport option, in comparison to other forms.
Rail services are also provided by private companies in Costa Rica. AmericaTravel organizes occasional weekend tourist trains (The Tico Train Tour) from San José to Caldera, as well as freight services between the Port of Limón and the plantation fields of Limón Province. A replica steam train service is also offered in Monteverde, where passengers are transported through locations such as Lake Arenal and the Arenal National Park.
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