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Ecuador’s railways cut through the country’s most impressive landscapes. See the Andes & volcanoes from the train, stopping in beautiful towns along the way. Ride the Devil’s Nose Train, the G&Q Line, and other great railway routes through Ecuador’s spectacular scenery. Today, the Tren Crucero and Devil’s Nose trains carry passengers along a thrilling route through the Andes Mountains, past indigenous villages, condors flying on thermal drafts, and snow-capped volcanoes.   Those who have taken the Devil’s Nose train or ridden aboard the G&Q Line will tell you that a train car is the best way to explore Ecuador’s interior. The Devil’s Nose, or Nariz del Diablo, is a train that’s been around for several decades, although it has not always been in operation. Neither had the Tren Crucero, which crossed from Guayaquil to Quito, been operational for some time.

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  • A bright Tren Crucero train travels past a grassy area with white fences and people taking photos, a leaning tree, and a snow-capped mountain along the Avenue of the Volcanoes during sunset.
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  • Large historic cathedral with three blue-and-white domes, detailed arched windows, and ornate brickwork, set against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds—perfect for any Ecuador tour before or after your Devil's Nose Train adventure.
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  • Ancient circular stone ruins stand atop a grassy hill under a cloudy sky in the heart of the Andes, with tall corn plants in the foreground. The weathered stones are surrounded by lush Andean greenery.
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  • A train with red and black cars, famously known as the Devil's Nose Train, travels along winding tracks on a steep, rocky mountainside covered in sparse vegetation near Quito—a highlight of any Ecuador tour.
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  • A marine iguana with rough, dark scales stands on a sandy Galapagos beach dotted with seaweed, blue ocean waves rolling in, and a distant shoreline under a sunny sky—an iconic scene on any Galapagos tour.
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  • Dense green rainforest with various shades of leafy trees, partially covered by morning mist, stretches into the distance under a pale blue sky near the Napo Wildlife Center Eco-Lodge in the heart of Ecuador Amazon.
    The Napo Wildlife Center in the Yasuni National Park, in Ecuador’s Amazon basin, offers an authentic wildlife and nature experience.
  • A bright red train embarks on a scenic train journey from Guayaquil to Quito, curving through lush green mountains with a fast-flowing river beside the tracks, under a vibrant blue sky.
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  • The Manatee Amazon Explorer, a large modern riverboat, cruises along a wide river in the Ecuadorian Rainforest. Surrounded by lush jungle and a partly cloudy sky, several people stand on the top deck as flags fly from the boat.
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  • A monument marks the equator line in Ecuador, with a large globe on top. During a Quito tour, visitors stand on a star-shaped platform labeled with latitude, surrounded by gardens and flagpoles displaying country flags, with mountains in the background.
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  • A wooden lodge with a thatched roof—La Selva Amazon Lodge—nestles among lush green trees beside a calm river at sunset, with a wooden walkway leading up to it and colorful clouds painting the Amazon Rainforest sky.
    La Selva Lodge, located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest. Have the chance to explore the lush forest, spot wildlife, and more at this luxury Ecuador Amazon Lodge. La Selva Lodge rests in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest and is the perfect getaway for adventurous travelers.

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