Ecuador Road Trip | The Devil’s Nose Train

On day 18 of my 25 day road trip in Ecuador, we drove from Banos to Alausi. Like so many other days on the road, it was full of amazing landscapes, beautiful Andean indigenous people, and interesting sites along the way.

Just before the election, there were campaign parades everywhere – even in the jungle and most remote areas.

roasted pig

From Alausi I was able to take a train ride to Nariz del Diablo (The Devil’s Nose), the steepest descent of any section of railroad track in the world, with beautiful views along the way. That is if you look past the drop straight down the side of the train. I can’t imagine what it must have been like riding on the roof, a practice banned a few years ago after a tourist accident.

The two and a half hour ride included a short stop where we were treated to some traditional dancing and refreshments.

I even got a chance to dance with them at the end – wish there had been someone along to take a picture, but it is a great memory!