Train arriving at Railway Station in Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America

Bus and the famous El Nariz del Diablo (The Devil's Nose) train en route to Riobamba with Chimborazo volcano in the distance, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

The west flank of 6310m Volcan Chimborazo, with its unique type of Andean high paramo (puna) made dry by the rain shadow, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Baroque mestizo limestone facade of the Cathedral in this colonial-style provincial capital, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Train at Railway Station in Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America

Baroque mestizo limestone facade of the Cathedral in this colonial-style provincial capital, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Prickly pear cactus flowering on uplands in the Colta Lake district near Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Looking north east across farmland towards Riobamba from the Colta Lake district, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Chimborazo Volcano, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America

Colourful indigenous-style textiles on sale in the provincial capital, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Chimborazo Volcano, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America

Neptune Fountain and Maldonado National College, Sucre Park, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America

Maldonado Monument and San Pedro Cathedral, Maldonado Park, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America

Statue of Vincente Maldonado and the Cathedral at Parque Maldonado in this colonial-style provincial capital, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

San Pedro Cathedral, Maldonado Park, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America

Church of San Antonio, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America

Church of San Antonio, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America

The famous train that travellers take to El Nariz del Diablo (The Devil's Nose) about to depart for Riobamba at this busy market town, Alausi, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Roof-top tourists await the departure of the famous train ride to the Nariz del Diablo (The Devil's Nose) from this major transport and tourist hub, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Locomotive of the train that travellers take to El Nariz del Diablo (The Devil's Nose), en route to Riobamba from Alausi, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

The express alternative to the famous El Nariz del Diablo (The Devil's Nose) train ride, in this busy market town, Alausi, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

The famous train that travellers take to El Nariz del Diablo (The Devil's Nose) arrives at this busy market town, Alausi, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Colourful indigenous-style textiles on sale in this major tourist hub and colonial-style provincial capital, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Bus and the famous El Nariz del Diablo (The Devil's Nose) train en route to Riobamba with 6310m Chimborazo volcano in the distance, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America.

The express alternative to the famous El Nariz del Diablo (The Devil's Nose) train ride, in this busy market town, Alausi, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Indigena, indigenous woman in traditional costume, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America

Eloy Alfaro street with tracks, start of the Andean railway route Nariz del Diablo or Devil's Nose, Alausi, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America

Cotopaxi is a volcano of Ecuador. Located in Canton Latacunga in Cotopaxi Province. With an elevation of 5.897msnm is the second most height of the country (being preceded by the Chimborazo) and one of the highest active volcanoes in the world (the highest active volcano is the Ojos del Salado on the border between Chile and Argentina) . It is located 33 kilometers northeast of the city of Latacunga, 50 km south of the state.

Cotopaxi is a volcano of Ecuador. Located in Canton Latacunga in Cotopaxi Province. With an elevation of 5.897msnm is the second most height of the country (being preceded by the Chimborazo) and one of the highest active volcanoes in the world (the highest active volcano is the Ojos del Salado on the border between Chile and Argentina) . It is located 33 kilometers northeast of the city of Latacunga, 50 km south of the state.