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BE001903 Says: When we were there in June 2008 we had tickets for the Nariz del Diablo. We decided not to go though as the train only drives a short trip to Palmyra. You can ride the train sitting on the roof again (it was forbidden for a while due to an accident ). But for this experience...
lemondrop Says: The town of Riobamba is not loaded with must see sights by any means, but there are a few nice little parks and such.
TRAIN RIDE TO NARIZ DEL DIABLO
swesn Says: From Riobamba, there is a train ride to the famous stretch of track called 'El Nariz del Diablo', or the Devil's Nose. The train departs early in the morning, at 7am, and as Riobamba is at quite a high altitude (my friend told me Riobamba is also known as Friobamba - 'frio'...
calcaf38 Says: I was too late to enjoy the classic part of the town by daylight, but the monuments were well lit, and the night was very inviting.
calcaf38 Says: The elegant early XX Century buildings have been given sorbet colors in the commercial part of the city. At twilight time, the town comes to life.
The Views from Parque 21 de Abril
calcaf38 Says: I arrived there a bit late, and the day was cloudy, but I could still distinguish the profiles of the surrounding volcanoes.
LizontheMove Says: If you are in Riobamba, the only thing to do is the Nariz del Diablo train ride (sitting on the roof of course), and I think it was worth it. Buy your ticket ($15) the day before from the main station (but beware, it shuts at 4pm- then you have to get up super early to buy...
jglsongs Says: Three times a week (Wed., Fri. and Sun.), crowds of people horde the Riobamba train station at 6:00am to ride the Nariz del Diablo train ride, the "treacherous" stretch of the former Quito-Guayaquil rail line.Yes, a tourist highlight, but it's a great ride and the scenery is...
Ride the Devil's Nose (Nariz del Diablo)
namastedc Says: Seeing is believing with this easy though adventurous trip.The Devil's Nose is a very steep section of the Ecuadorian rail system that has now become more of a tourist attraction than a mode of transportation.The rail system in Ecuador has suffered its fair share of abuse...
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1 Review and 63 Opinions Hacienda Abraspungo is a bueatifully-restored farmhouse on the outskirts of Riobamba. Only a $3 cab...
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This is a very popular place and often fills up with happy customers. The menu is mostly pizzas(tasty) and mexican selections. Lots of music and beer drinking going on. Locals like to have birthday parties here too.
Favorite Dish: The Veg-out Pizza
Updated Jan 29, 2008
Address: Ave Leon Borja& Torres
Phone: 963-137
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El Tentadero- good mix of salsa, merengue, reggaeton (spanish hiphop), and some occasional American music. Good place, cover about $2-3, usually with free drinks.
San Valentin- a ten second walk from El Tentadero, it's a good place to do some predancing drinking/ postdancing sobering up. Cheap beer, good food, lots of places to sit- it can get a bit crazy during weekends though.
Written Aug 21, 2004
Address: La Avenida Daniel Leon Borja
swesn Says: If you take the train to Nariz del Diablo, you can hop off at Alausi on the way back after experiencing the famous switchbacks and catch a bus from there to Cuenca.In fact, there may be a guy selling bus tickets while you are on the roof of the train. I don't know about bus...
calcaf38 Says: I was told, in Pelileo (near Patate), to wait for a bus to Riobamba. But all the buses from Baños that stopped in Pelileo were going to Ambato. So I hopped on a bus to Ambato, and asked to be let off at the Paso Lateral, some kind of transfer point where you can get a bus to...
Tips for the Nariz del Diablo train
jglsongs Says: Some tips some might find helpful about the Nariz del Diablo train:-Make sure to purchase your tickets at least one day before at the Riobamba train station. The ticket office is open until 7:00PM weekdays.-If you can, grab an extra pillow or cushion from your hotel for the...
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One thing that I did see in the small towns and markets of Ecuador - tourists seeing the indigenous people (mainly the women with their distinct hats and clothes) and snapping pictures of them as if they were in a wax museum.
These are people - locals - you are their guest. Instead of snapping pictures of them - go up and say hello (preferrably in Español...or Quechua if you can!). Their main goal is for you to buy something, of course, but talking to people one-on-one instead of treating them like museum pieces will make the experience a lot more interesting and rewarding.
If you want to take pictures, ask, like you would anyone else. Then...buy something from them, or give up some pocket change.
Written Aug 11, 2005
SivanG Says: Sweaters! Lots of them. I brought 2 sweatshirts and lots of longsleeved shirts- I was in a constant state of being frozen. I recommend several sweatshirts and lots of fleece, a good hat, scarves, etc. for nighttime. During the day its usually nice but at night I was cold.
wildcanary Says: You will want to go to the more remote places. Make sure to bring good gore tex rain gear, excellent hiking shoes. Remember that you are at altitude. The moment the sun goes down it is very cold. Do not spoil your trip. Be prepared and enjoy. Bring everything that you...
La Nariz del Diablo - Loco'motive
cybergenic Says: Devils Nose VidThe train departs very early from Riobamba (7.30am from memory) for this famous train journey to Alausi, called La Nariz del Diablo because of one section where the train has to get down a virtually sheer cliff face, which is supposed to resemble a nose.The...
namastedc Says: Guano is a little town about 30 minutes away from Riobamba. If you are in Riobamba for the train ride, Guano is a nice side trip you can do in a morning.Guano is known for two products - sisel carpets and leather products. You will have to shop around to find quality in...
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Favorite thing: Although my visit to and my memories of Riobamba is influenced by the fact that I had my camera stolen on the bus, I still liked the town. I liked it even more, when I found a place to buy a new camera.
The town has some nice plazas and impressive buildings and churches.
Written Jun 8, 2005
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One Night in Rio... bamba that is
Conventional wisdom states that Riobamba is a dreary town where one has to spend one night in order to catch the famous train early the following day. My experience was quite the opposite. I am glad...
...and the gateway to the high sierra, Riobamba is often shadowed by nearby Baños, but it's a good home base for exploring the area. (It's more than just the Nariz del Diablo train station)
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