Cafeteria Estación del Tren
This small eatery on the north end of Avenida 5 de Junio was recently bought by a native Ecuadorian daughter returning from the wilds of Orlando, Florida…
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Set almost dizzyingly on the edge of the Río Chanchán gorge and presided over by a giant statue of St Peter, Alausí is the jumping-on point for the famous Nariz del Diablo train run. Alausí is wonderfully picturesque, especially near the railway station and on the cobblestone streets, where old adobe buildings with wooden balconies take you back in time. The town is really just a whistle-stop these days, but it's a pretty place for a day trip nonetheless.
Alausí lies about 60 miles (97km) south of Riobamba and has a busy Sunday market. The train station is at the north end of Avenida 5 de Junio.
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This small eatery on the north end of Avenida 5 de Junio was recently bought by a native Ecuadorian daughter returning from the wilds of Orlando, Florida…
The railroad-inspired Cafetería La Higuera serves breakfasts, sandwiches and simple mains. Conveniently located next to the tourism office.
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