TOUR DESCRIPTION: The Train from Ibarra--San Lorenzo in 3 Days

Day 1:
Early in the Morning we travel from Quito to Ibarra in our private car 4x4 with Guide, we arrive at noon, after lunchin a City Tour we visit the principal Highlights in the City: Historical center, Main Churches & Museums, Overnight in the Hotel you want in Ibarra on own.

Day 2: Early in the morning we take the train to San Lorenzo, the tour is 193 km and is completed in 7 to 10 hours. (depending on the breakdowns in the route). If the climate is good, it is advisable to make the trip on the roof of the autoferro to enjoy the sites and provide an easier way to buy food and fruits from the street vendors, overnigt in a Tipical Hotel in San Lorenzo on own .

Day 3: Free time to enjoy the wonderful beach near the Hotel and visit the Town, late in the night return by Bus to Quito.
All Meals & Lodging on own.

The Train of Ibarra--San Lorenzo

The train begins in Ibarra and ends in San Lorenzo, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The train departs early in the morning. The trip is spectacular from the Highlands Vegetation to Banana Plantations since Ibarra is 2.210 meters above sea level and San Lorenzo is at sea level. The decrease is very rapid in the first half of the trip. one cross the Chota valley and continue on the course of the river Watches abounding with bridges and the tunnels. Farther in the jungle is extremely dense and the train advances through a tunnel amidst one of the most richest vegetation in the world.

The tour is 193 km and is completed in 7 to 10 hours. (depending on the breakdowns in the route). If the climate is good, it is advisable to make the trip on the roof of the train to enjoy the sites and provide an easier way to buy food and fruits from the street vendors.

Just 22 km north of Otavalo and 115 km north of Quito is the attractive colonial town of Ibarra. it is the provincial capital of Imbabura. The elevation at the train station is 2210 meters, making Ibarra several hundred meters lower than most highland cities, which results in a pleasant climate. In Ibarra it's interesting to see old fashioned folks, Horse-drawn carts clatter along cobbled streets flanked by hold colonial buildings, dark-suited old gentlemen sit in the shady central park discussing the day's events. A relaxing sort of place with houses in the colonial style.

SAN LORENZO BRIEF GENERAL DESCRIPTION

It is possible to get San Lorenzo with the new road from Ibarra to San Lorenzo wich was built in late 1995. Meanwhile, most travelers arrive by train or boat. The train ride down from Ibarra in the highlands is beautiful and takes nearly all day to arrive. San Lorenzo is a small town with a few streets centered around the railway tracks, A couple of the most central streets are paved, very few vehicles. The town is small & very well laid out, and most everyone knows where everything is. The Marimba music is typical in town, typical bars & dance clubs. Quito-Esmeraldas-San Lorenzo-Ibarra-Quito roundtrip is also possible by car 4 x 4, there are plans to continue the coastal road north to the Colombian border. It is possible to find virgin beaches and relaxed places to enjoy the sea.

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