Autoferras.....cheap, but not undervalued. : )
In order to compensate for (a) a lack of serviceable railroad locomotives and (b) a shortage of well-maintained roads, Ecuadorans have put a bus onto the train tracks. It's called an autoferra, and it consists of a bus converted to run on the country's train tracks. They service many small towns and villages in rural Ecuador. They're very, very cheap, but don't even ask about "first class" seats. :) Your seatmate could be holding a chicken or goat.The autoferras, while cheap, are pretty undependable, with regard to punctuality and service. In fact, the only saving grace is that they're cheap. But, if you're traveling on a shoestring, they might be "just the ticket".
