Ecuador — The Devil’s Nose, Departing Alusí

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La Nariz del Diablo train

Our primary purpose in Alusí was not the town itself, although it was fun to photograph. Our objective on this leg was a train ride, the famous Devil’s Nose. So, let’s settle into our reserved seats and start the trip, shall we?

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Aboard La Nariz del Diablo — The Devil’s Nose

As you can tell, La Nariz del Diable Tren (The Devil’s Nose Train) is a throwback to an earlier era of train travel, with the cars replete with varnished wood. The train ride covers about 7.5 mile...