The Nariz del Diablo or the Devil’s Nose train ride is considered to be one of the world’s most spectacular train rides, and one of Ecuador’s highlights. The track zigzags down the mountainside passing providing fantastic views of the Andean Sierras.
The train ride is four to five hours long and starts in the city of Riobamba in the Central Sierra Region. It starts off in the cool highlands, descends through the cloud forest and ends in the hot coastal jungle. You can either get off in the city of Alausi or Sibambe. 
A few things to keep in mind: Dress in layers. You will be cold at the start, but sweating by the bottom if you aren’t prepared for the climate change. Many foreigners who take the train for the ride travel on the roof, much to the amusement of locals. If you plan to ride on the roof bring a sleeping bag or blanket to sit on.
Once you get into town check the
schedule, and buy your
ticket the evening before to avoid
long lines.
(The latest most recent schedule I found online was at TurismoEcuador.com, which is in Spanish. It says the train leaves Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 7:00 and the ticket cost is US $14.20)
Tel: (03) 2961-909
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