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AlausiAlausí
Do the Devil's Nose train (2 h round‑trip) and explore the town; stay 1 night if arriving late, otherwise a half‑day visit.
Alausi is a small Andean village best known for the Devil's Nose train. The train ride takes about 2 h round‑trip, so a half‑day is enough for the attraction; add a night if you want a relaxed start or finish.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Oct–May
- Airport
- UIO
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Ecuador ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or an Ecuadorian consulate.
- Ecuador ↗The Galápagos has its own entry controls: a transit control card bought at the airport before departure, a national park entrance fee, and inspections for food and plants. Check official Galápagos rules before booking.
- Ecuador ↗Several coastal provinces (including Guayas, where Guayaquil is) are under official warnings and periodic states of emergency; read your government's advice before routing through them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Alausi911 ▾
- Police / ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Alausi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).Ecuador-wide
- SIM or eSIMClaro and Movistar (plus CNT) sell prepaid SIMs in malls and shops with a passport; Claro has the widest coverage.Ecuador-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap in most places (Quito and Cuenca's water is treated but pipes vary); drink bottled or filtered.Ecuador-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% service often included; add a little for good service.Ecuador-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Ecuador-wide
- SafetyAlausi is generally safe for tourists; main risks are altitude sickness and occasional road landslides.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the bowl; bus terminal toilets charge a few cents.Ecuador-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays; national strikes can shut roads for days.Ecuador-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportUIO Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
- Getting aroundThe town is tiny; walking is the main way to get around.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBreakfast per person$3
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per personUS$12
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per roomUS$40
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per roomUS$55
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$25 · Mid US$45 · High US$70
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- UIO Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Oct–May. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Dec (9 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Alausi: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is tiny; walking is the main way to get around.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Devil's Nose train
goDoor to door: About 2 h total
Board at Alausi station; round‑trip runs 08:00–10:30 and 11:00–13:30 (no service Monday)Board at Alausi station; round‑trip runs 8:00 AM–10:30 AM and 11:00 AM–1:30 PM (no service Monday)
Tickets $33 include guide, museum visit and folk dance.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Community Hostel Alausi
Dorm $12, double $30, king $50; breakfast $3 per person. 50 m from train station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $25–$35 excl. bed
- Mid
- $35–$55 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dormitory bed1 × 1 night × US$12 | US$12 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$25 | US$25 |
| Devil's Nose train round‑trip ticket1 × US$33 · check | US$33 |
| Bus from Quito (Express Sucre) to Alausi1 × US$12 · approximate, check | US$12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$8 |
| Trip total≈ US$90 per person per day, bed included | US$90 |
Community Hostel Alausi
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Dorm bed (Community Hostel) | $12 |
| Double room (Community Hostel) | $30 |
| Breakfast per person | $3 |
| Devil's Nose train ticket | $33 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train does not run on Mondays; check schedule.
- Be at the station 30 min before departure.
- Roof rides are prohibited for safety.
- Altitude 1 400–2 340 m; bring jacket.
Emergency numbers
- Police / ambulance
- 911
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / ambulance911
Embassy
US consulate in Quito (check address); other embassies in Quito.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Express Sucre bus Quito → Alausi: about $12, 5‑hour ride (check)
- Devil's Nose train round‑trip: about $33, 2 h total (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwes.ta)
- ¿Dónde está la estación de tren? — Where is the train station? (ˈdon.de esˈta la es.taˈθjon de ˈtɾen)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Alausi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Oct–May · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Alausi
- secondaryWikivoyage: Alausi, revision 5038566 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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