Where is the Nariz del Diablo?

Zig Zag down Nariz del Diablo (Devil's Nose) in one of the most unique rail roads in the world. Get amazed by the beautiful landscapes in the Ecuadorian Highlands alongside the Chan Chan valley.

What is the Devil’s Nose Ecuador?

The Devil's Nose is a stretch of the Trans-Andean Railroad that in the early 20th century connected Guayaquil with Quito with the aim of improving the country's economy. The first locomotive arrived on June 25, 1908 at Chimbacalle station, Quito , and traveled 452 kilometers (452 miles).

What is the Devil’s Nose train?

Devils Nose Train A series of long, curving switchbacks were carved directly into the face of the rock, allowing the train to gradually ascend or descend the Devil's Nose for more than eight hundred metres by slowly shunting backward and forward to negotiate the steep switchbacks.

How long is Devil’s Nose train?

The Devil's Nose Train doesn't go in a straight line The train is one of the most complex feats of engineering, as it descends 1,000 meters in just 12 km. In order to accomplish this, the train follows a zigzag path carved into the rock, slowly moving forwards and backwards until it reaches the bottom.

Where are the ingapirca ruins?

Ecuador Ingapirca (Kichwa: Inka Pirka, "Inca wall") is a town in Cañar Province, Ecuador, and the name of the older Inca ruins and archeological site nearby. These are the largest known Inca ruins in Ecuador.

How much is the Devils nose train?

Devil's Nose

Where is Devil’s Nose train?

The Devil's Nose train ride takes you from the town of Alausi on a forty five minute ride down to Silambe – a journey through gorgeous mountain scenery in which time the train descends nearly a vertical kilometre in height. Not bad given it was built at the turn of the 20th century.