The Devil's Nose


Under the fearsome and fearsome name of the Devil's Nose in Ecuador , the mountain and the tourist train hiding behind this mountain for the joy of all the tourists who decided to see one of the brightest Ecuadorian sights are hidden. Traveling on an attraction allows not only to "tickle" nerves for all fans of thrill, but also gives the opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery of the local area.

From the history of the creation of the railway the Nose of the Devil

Railway The Devil's Nose, located in Ecuador, is rightfully considered one of the most dangerous of the existing in the modern world. The history of its creation is rooted in 1899, when General Eloy Alfaro gave the order for its construction. This complex route was to connect two points: the Ecuadorian capital and the coastal city of Guayaquil . The builders invited from America during construction faced a whole range of problems, including the seismic activity of this region, and the strongest downpours, and predators, and various diseases prevailing among the inhabitants of Ecuador. Trying to climb 800 meters, engineers cut incredible serpentines in the rocks, making turns on 180 degrees. Equally difficult was the adjustment of the train along the planned route, because all the created cornices were extremely narrow, and a constant translation of the arrows was required. With successive success, the operation of the railway continued until 1997, until the worst landslides that destroyed the road occurred. Now only the 12 km long route that connects Alausi with Sibambe remains open.

What is useful for tourists on the journey to the Devil's Nose?

So, three days a week: on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, tourists who paid $ 20 for the ticket, take the train and go by rail the Nose of the Devil. It should be noted, however, that this is not a full-fledged train, but a bus that has been modified for the train. If we talk about what this unique journey is famous for, then, it is worthwhile to name a number of its obvious advantages:

To be afraid of the last point it is not necessary, as the roof is equipped also with barriers and fences, promoting safety of passengers which before departure of a train warn that it is strictly forbidden to rise during movement.

Traveling to the Nose of the Devil Mountain as part of a tourist excursion becomes interesting also thanks to guides commenting all the way each kilometer traveled. With you to the train you can take any food and non-alcoholic drinks. In addition, tea, coffee, chips and chocolates can be purchased in the train itself, for this it is enough to turn to the guides. The train makes a stop in Alausi, where hungry tourists can enjoy Ecuadorian fast food.

Do not be afraid of situations where the train shakes a bit, and employees have to throw rubble on the rails to make the train easier to drive - this is quite a regular and usual situation.

The farthest point of the amazing path is the Sibamba station, which remained unfinished and is, in fact, a kind of monument, now almost destroyed, and once a full-fledged railway.