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Most tourists that end up in Alausí do so to take the famed Devil’s Nose train ride. Besides the train ride, there is little to see in this sleepy countryside village. If you arrive on days when the train is not running, you will likely be the only visitor in town - a good opportunity to see typical small town life and chat up a few locals. There is a large statue of St. Peter in town, which is worth hiking up to. Also, there is a hill near the statue which gives a wonderful view of the

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Most tourists that end up in Alausí do so to take the famed Devil’s Nose train ride. Besides the train ride, there is little to see in this sleepy countryside village. If you arrive on days when the train is not running, you will likely be the only visitor in town - a good opportunity to see typical small town life and chat up a few locals. There is a large statue of St. Peter in town, which is worth hiking up to. Also, there is a hill near the statue which gives a wonderful view of the town.
There are a few restaurants in town, which all serve typical Ecuadorian food. There are also a couple of bars that are usually absolutely packed with local men enjoying a futbol game. The bus and train station in town are located right on the main strip, near all the restaurants, hotels, stores and banks in Alausí.


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Hotel Europa

If you arrive by bus, the first thing that you will see in Alausi is the large pink building directly across from the station, which houses Hotel Europa. The hotel is as good a place as anywhere in ...
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I want to go home to Alausi!

Alausi has won my heart. I desire nothing more than to purchase about 10 acres and build my retirement home. This small town is the most charming place!The  people are friendly, the streets are swept clean nightly and the whole place is a pleasure to get to know. I can't wait until my next visit. Hostal San Pedro is a clean and inexpensive place to stay. Mama Luz and her daughter Sandra are the greatest! The Sunday market with the indigenous is amazing. I love to sit and shell beans and soak in the company of these precious people.

Lisa Johnson from North Carolina on Dec 02, 2007
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