The
Train ride
from Riobamba
is out of
this world,
the highlight
being the
Devil's
Nose
and Alausi
Loop.
The train
departs from
Riobamba on
Wednesdays,
Fridays and
Sundays at
07:00, arriving
in Alausi
around 10:00-10:30,
hits Sibambe
about 11:30-12:00
and regresses
back to Alausi
around 13:30-14:00.
The costs
of the former
journey is
around US$20*
for foreigners
while round
trip from
Alausi
is US$15*.
Tickets
for the 07:00
train go on
sale one night
before around
18:00 to 19:00,
or the same
early morning
at 06:00.
Seats are
not numbered,
so its best
to arrive
early to get
a good place
on the roof.
The train
service isn't
always punctual
with some
disruptions
and changing
timetables
so check locally
about current
times.
The administration
office is
located on
Espejo, adjacent
to the Post
Office. For
information
call Tel.
960115 or
961909.
*Prices
are approximate
Last
updated 27th
July 2006
