Pistishí Holidays

The trip to Nariz del Diablo from the station at Alausi is one of the most famous in Ecuador. Far from it being as wonderful as you might expect, the journey here is in fact something you can skip entirely if you like.

Visit Pistishí

Family
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Mountain

Pistishí: How to get there?

Two and a half hours from Alausi by train

Pistishí: See when to go?

All year round

Pistishí: For how long?

Half a day

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Pistishí: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Anonymous

Travel writer

A railway journey that is an unforgettable experience, in a part of the world where only tourists are crazy enough to hop on a train that races down several thousand metres full of sharp bends!

My suggestion

Don't miss this one out...Get up early and find a seat on the roof of the wagon (unless you suffer from vertigo!). Check out the train times in advance, as it doesn't run everyday.

David Debrincat

Travel writer

The trip to Nariz del Diablo from the station at Alausi is one of the most famous in Ecuador. Far from it being as wonderful as you might expect, the journey here is in fact something you can skip entirely if you like.

My suggestion

Lots of tourists flock to Alausi at the weekend and on public holidays for the chance to ride the train to Nariz del Diablo. It's essential to book your tickets in advance at these times.

Julie Olagnol

Travel writer

La Nariz del Diablo (the Devil's Nose in English) is the main attraction of the trip onboard the train of the Andes.

My suggestion

It's essential to get a seat next to the window if you want to make the most of the spectacle.

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