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No. 5570 · Ecuador · South America

Alausi

2.20°S 78.83°W · 2,345 m

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Overview

Alausí is a village in the Andean Highlands of Ecuador. It is the closest station to the train ride Naríz del Diablo (Devil's Nose).

Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature

Before you go

Attractions

The main attraction is the Devil's Nose train ride, with departures from the local station.

Food

Simple restaurants and a café in the train station offer local meals.

Shopping

Handicrafts and alpaca wool products are sold near the railway station.

Sleep

Community Hostel Alausi offers dorm beds from $12 near the train station.

Transport

Alausí is a small town best explored on foot.

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