Ecuador’s Tourist Trains Are Back: Alausí and Ibarra Resume Operations

Photographer leaning out of a red train window, aiming a DSLR at rugged canyon scenery below

In 2025, Ecuador proudly celebrates the long-awaited return of its most iconic tourist trains. After several years of inactivity, the Alausí Train and the Ibarra Train are once again on track rolling through the majestic Andes and inviting travelers to rediscover the country in a unique, immersive way.