The train

Devils nose train trip

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June 6th 2007
We had missed out on the Wednesday Train because it was fully booked from Riobamba and we wanted to do the whole train trip. We were advised to be at the train station at 2pm on Thursday to book for Friday trip - you are unable to book in advance. I get there at 1.45 to be told it was fully booked!!!! By a school group. I am a bit dismayed because we were told no advance bookings. I returned ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more