Traveling Ecuador by train | DW Documentary
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- The train line through Ecuador is considered one of the most spectacular train lines in South America. A train journey of discovery.
The Trans-Andean railroad takes in the infamous Nariz del Diablo, or Devil’s Nose, a mountain with almost perpendicular walls. To overcome this obstacle, the train zigzags to ascend 500 meters in less than 12 kilometers. With steep ascents and descents, it’s no ride for the faint-hearted! The main line along the country’s Andean spine links the coastal city of Guayaquil with the capital Quito. It was finished in 1908, but was mostly shut down after a series of weather-related disasters destroyed much of the Ecuadorian rail network in the 1990s. After extensive restoration, a new cross-Andean service was opened in 2013, following the original narrow-gauge line. It’s 450 kilometers long and runs from the Pacific coast up to the Andean highlands. On its cross-country journey, the train is accompanied by guards on motorcycles who, in the absence of railway gates, stop traffic at every level crossing along the way to let the train pass. The Tren Crucero, - or "cruise train"- is the centerpiece of Ecuador’s rejuvenated railway. A revamped luxury steam train, it runs once a fortnight and has room for 54 passengers. The most exhilarating stretch of the ride begins deep down in the gorge of the River Chanchán. The train zigzags up the Nariz del Diablo - the "Devil's Nose" - in a series of dizzying switchbacks in which the tracks almost seem to lie on top of each other. Join the reporters for the ride of a lifetime, as the train journeys on to Urbina, the highest station at 3,609 meters above sea level, and along the so-called Avenue of Volcanoes, to the Cotopaxi National Park and onwards to Quito, the world's highest capital.
Original release date: 2015
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I am British and married to an Ecuadorian. It is a stunning country with some very friendly people, but if you are a visitor remember they also have poverty and crime. Those bike riders to the train are not just for traffic control, they are for protection.
Ok I know it, but when this film was done the Ecuador was the second county's safety in Latin America. Now my country is going through the high poverty and crime and the reason is because the Rich countries consume cocaine. The solution is simple, education for your people. We put the corpses and your nose....
@@scfplate6287 I agree there is the ignorance of the west that buying drugs causes. Ecuador's biggest problem is that your politicians and police are often corrupt. And of course now you have the Venezuelans invading your country. I wish you well.
If cocaine was legal and sold at drug stores and gas stations, Ecuador would make a lot of money legit and gangs would be useless.
I‘m from Ecuador and don‘t agree with you
@@Finnfuhrer03 but in what way please elaborate, as someone with a partner in Ecuador who has been many times and also sees domestic drug consumption it seems that the last commentor and the initial one were correct in their attributions.
Love from uk and Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇬🇧🇪🇨
By watching this video, makes me definitely want to visit Ecuador. From Telangana, India
I said once and say it AGAIN. YOUR documentaries are the best! PBS CNN ABC? Nah! DW! because you really show the world! not only your part or the agenda front! The real one! Thank you very much! Congratulations and cheers from Portugal
At the begining, I just knew Equador from a map, after that from football and then now DW report. No doubt, Equador has uniqly culture, beautiful Scenery and people are friendly.
Omg you don’t understand how much I love these travelling by train documentaries
Omg same. My obsession with train journeys started with Kara and Nate on their trans-Siberian adventure. What about you? 😃 🍻
I do. Are you Mr Asperger? People do empathise with you.
You're not alone! Peace!☺😊
Ecuador is absolutely amazing. Much love from Kenya
Sawa bro kenyan too
They don't know Kenya say Africa they think Africa is a country
Lydiah Kimani lmao 😂
@@lydiahkimani4147 Who are "they"??
@@lydiahkimani4147 Well. I'm Ecuadorian, and Africa is definitely not just one country. Never been in Kenya, but if anything I guess it is overlooked as much as Ecuador. Cheers!.
Very beautiful country indeed. I would love to visit once I learn Spanish. Much love from Kenya
An incredible journey! The route with the many switchbacks - just amazing to see.
The last ice merchant is amazing and his donkey's job is incredible
I’m from the Philippines and I once had a teacher in spanish class who’s from Ecuador. She is a nice lady. I hope one day I could visit Ecuador and the Galapagos island.
too bad our country doesn't have official relations with ecuador. you'll be forced to go to malaysia if you need visa there.
Wow.! Beautiful ecuador love from indonesia 🇮🇩
It's my great privilege to watch this beautiful country ECUADOR, my heaviest thanks to DW for this wonderful documentry. Love from India
It is just like India !!... only difference is language & not eating Gunniepigs!
I knew that Jamaicans worked on the Panama Canal, but I didn't know we also worked building railways in Ecuador! You learn something new everyday!
I just see that too Ecuador is so beautiful I love to visit but I don't know Spanish
Sophia. You all a so talented that's interesting
I beliv at that time Jamican peoples are skilled and well experinced of rest of the contnental
Jamaica’s railway was constructed in 1845 making it one of the oldest railway systems which is why Jamaicans had the expertise in building railways
please continue with this information in detail please
Beautiful ecuador! I wish to visit and ride this train. Thank you DW for showing us the paradise ecuador.
From philippines here.
Hi @panget c ako,
Thanks for watching. We're really glad that you enjoyed the journey through Ecuador! For more travel documentaries, be sure to check out this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLovlAKbQVz6BE-32_-Q5ojt-Pgqap-Ye9.html
Best,
The DW Documentary Team
@@DWDocumentary thank you for the reply i have another vedios waiting... another beautiful the heart of patagonia!
From distant land of India....
Lots of love for Equador
ECUADOR is a Beautiful country of nature and is amazing ( from Taufik Rahardjo , Indonesia )
Agro industri patut dicontoh
I dont know why ecuador is not more touristy.. This country is awesome and you get to see the 4 worlds all in one small place.
I will be traveling again this year from New Jersey
Because it is much more expensive than the rest of South America, since it uses USD
Why do people Even Watch BBC when You have DW?!Its Quality!
I COMPLETELY AGREE.... DW by far is better quality and the professionalism is superb!!
The Resurrection talk about anglosaxon effect (colonialism) errr this is why we are typing in their language
why watch television ??
Way better nd ahead then BBC...
Btw thnx a ton DW for such an episode of beautiful Ecuador..
Love from India
Well i belive its because the british rule some countries .thats why many counties follow bbc insted of dw.and now i belive that dw is much better then bbc
Wow what a brilliant documentary. The 70 year old Ice-Man with the donkey and the grass. I never saw anything like that before. And he's the last man standing.
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Amazing country with amazing peoples
i am from Bangladesh. wow what a train !!! i wanna go there..lovely country ecuador.
This is my country,
A beautiful place Ecuador :)
Thanks for making this documentary DW :)
Edison Quisigüiña
Beautiful panorama and great Train too... hopefully one day I'll be there..TQ
america is the best country
best in what???
Your country is amazing bro. 👌👌👍👍
dude i want to come
Great, you made my life easier. I enjoyed Ecuador. Thank you!!
Train journeys are just so relaxing to me. I’d love to do this one day. Thanks for educating me more about the locals and Ecuador!
I am European and South America sounds so far from me. Lately I started watching documentaries about these countries and I am truly fascinated. Just wow, what marvelous people and places!
Worked for two years in Quito. Galapagos is my favourite.
Wow Ecuador is very beautiful! 😍
DW is awesome for making such wonderful video on very beautiful country Ecuador...🤘
I have lived here most of my life and still am astounded at the Remarkable Beauty that is Ecuador! I love my country and my little town of Vilcabamba!
I visited villacabomba several years ago. The locals were absolutely fantastic. Although it was quickly noticed they were disgusted with the foreign backpackers. Honestly I do not blame the locals. Took me only a few days to start avoiding the backpackers myself.
East or west home is best.
Thank you DW for bringing South America to us here in south Asia. The Ecuadorians are a hardy and content and happy people and progressing at an acceptable pace and preserving their culture and traditions. So essential in these chaotic times. We here wish them well and Godspeed.
Delighted to join this video adventure again.
Always awesome. 😎
What a nice friendly and determined people and country ❤️... Love from Sri Lanka
the Ice Merchant uncle, you got my respect hiking through the high and mining the natural ice block.
Woow... beautiful place 💗❤️❤️❤️
Ecuador seemed to be having very happy and welcoming people 😊
I am impressed 😍
Yes they are truly amazing people
I have meet loads of them
Beautiful hearts
I love South America’s diversity!
Want to visit Ecuador someday!
Come over and feel the warmth and spring weather at the same time within the same country🤝
Delicious Ecuador, thanks DW for this Amazing virtual trip in quarantine. kisses from Panama!!!
Those musicians on the train were fantastic! Loved the video.
Great journey, thanks for video... we love it...👍👍
Ese es mi lindo Ecuador!!!! :D
Love Ecuadorian people
Great people
Greetings from London UK
Beautiful Ecuador and Amazing Beautiful Ecuadorians.!! Peace and Love.!! Beautiful Documentary Congrats DW.!! Railway Lines will be restored for EveryOne.!! Keep it Clean and Simple is much Better.!! Better is just Better.!!
Never mind the countryside beauty, the seventy year old caught my attention. What hard work for just 4 Euros!! The man may die still earning that little seeing he started at 15. May God bless him
Thats my thought too...she should have given extra for tip...que lastima.
I never seen documentaries like dw produce excellent work.
I appreciate all the effort taken by dw team
Thanks for showing us a different world love from India 🇮🇳
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I am not sure if you have any questions please feel no,,ml
From Bangladesh... Thanks a lot to DW ... And love to Ecuador people...such a beautiful country .. Thanks to Almighty for creating such a nice country n it's people (specially Iceman)
DW always introduce to new experiences!
Ecuador is a must in environment management
simple and humble people, wish more could follow this beautiful country and way of life, namaste from India
Thank you DW Documentary introducing me Ecuador. I am live in London, England.
Baltasar, the ice merchant....I was blown away by that part.
Such beautiful train route ❣💕👌🙏
Once I saw this kind of dancing performed by Ecuador and Venezuela people during a parade in Paris, I was impressed and attracted deeply. That's a so exotic culture shock to Asian people like me living another side of Earth. Nowadays, we still need to take almost 30 hours to fly there. I do suggest South America countries people visit China more and bring your amazing culture to us. I must take a chance to travel there. Ni Hao from China🇨🇳
China is beautiful but is soooooo far from here and the ticket is very expensive!
It tells us that the world is so beautiful. I would love to visit Ecuador one day.
don't worry i take you their.
The highest city capital is La Paz, Bolivia at 11,942 feet not Quito.
I am not Bolivian; but I am amazed to see a lot of similarities between Bolivia-Peru and Ecuador.
I have been in Bolivia and Peru.
fascinating landscape, God bless Ecuador.
greetings from Egypt
Wonderful people. Viva Ecuador!
What a wonderful documentary. ECUADOR, a real paradise in the center of the world! Wherever you go, you will find beautiful landscapes and friendly people. Come and visit this awesome country! Thanks for you good job, DW!
Hi @mauricioandino,
Thanks for watching and for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed the doc :)
Best wishes
The DW Documetary Team
I truly enjoyed it! Once again, thank you so much, @@DWDocumentary
DW has the best new age rail documentary, especially with regards to less popular countries. Train travels while exploring the country is just nostalgic, I loved the one's on Iran and Uzbekistan. Would be travelling both of these countires in near future. Keep up the good work. I feel they will be more popular 10 years from now, keep creating this series. Would love to even work on these with you guys, just being a part of your work would make my soul happy.
I love the travel documentaries by DW. Pls create more train and bus docus for armchair travelers like me :) Danke DW Team!
Deutsche Welle, man, you have some amazing documentaries! thank you for sharing this with humanity.
Wow Ecuador is beautiful
Very beautiful Ecuador !!!!! Lots of Love from PAKISTAN 🇵🇰 !!!!!!!
Fascinating documentary. Get to see so much. Thank you DW
I have been to Guayaquil, its a beautiful city, very vibrant..
Amazing videography of landscapes. Peaceful people amidst beautiful Nature. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Amazing coutry. So lovely 🥰 beautiful people 🥰
very beautiful country
there's lot of difference in the way south america is shown by hollywood movies and DW documentary. Seeing the real south america through DW's lens is beautiful and amazing. makes me wanna go there.
till now the all train/bus journeys covered by DW have been brilliant. i wait for more excellent coverage of yours
Don't go.
Friendly laid back
Very resilient, people.
Scenery stunning.
Love from Ireland.
Thank you for the video.
💞💖💕💝💗💛💚👍
Is Ireland Safe????
@@dragoslavdelavega558 Very Dangerous
@@dragoslavdelavega558 Very safe but very expensive.
Sending u my love frm Mauritius. Its all bcoz am missing my sister who is living n working in ur country. I love her so much. May Allah bless her n always keeps her happy, n 4 u also Patricia.
South America is paradise on Earth.First its Free Documentary and then DW. Ur teams r gems of journalism. Luv u India state of Assam
South to south tourism needs to be promoted more. I like Europe and it’s old castles and history, but I feel like when I go there, people assume that I’m a refugee lol. There are many hidden gems in developing countries.
The DW train videos are really good. I liked the Iran, Seri Lanka and Ecuador videos
Being in a Pandemic makes me realise that's there just still so much I need to see and do around the world, and there's no better way to do it other than by train.
Luckily I still get great pleasure travelling the world in my living room.
Wow! I am from India and i really loved the landscapes ,cultre ,The Incas i studied in my History classes..i wish i were there...beautiful Ecuador💕💕
thank you from Ecuador
Hi Dinesh n Menon
How are you Guys ???
Nice Doc by D W. They make
Wonderful video documentary
Programs... This is nice to see
Their cultures and love 💘 etc.
You guys watch same by D W
Bus trip from Brazil ( Rio )
To Peru 6500 km fantastic.
South America east to west
Very exciting journey....
Love you guys.........
India....Hyderabad...
🙏🙏🙏🙏 😀😀🙏🙏🙏🙏
The Incas were in Ecuador just a few years, there were more tribes, smarter than Incas
Dinesh narayanan Narayanan and u have beautiful Kashmir
70year old man and still more healthy and working than any 50year old have seen
Imagining! Loving from India 🇮🇳 I want to visit
Thank you back "DW" for your kind response. Of all the countless channels , yours is certainly a class apart . Watching your documentaries is a delightful experience for me always. The intense efforts, research, hard work, dedication , and the great lengths "DW"goes to make such excellent presentations , deserve profound appreciation, please. kudos , Germans are indeed gifted souls.
Hey Mohamed,
thanks so much for your kind words! :)
Best,
DW
Wow! Amazing Ecuador. If not for this channel, I would not have a grand view of its 450kms plus mounatainous train trek. When this pandemic is over, I want this crossed out in my bucket list.
Thanks DW for this documentary about my beautiful country Ecuador. 🇪🇨 💛💙❤
There are many beautiful countries in the world, but out of the ones that I’ve visited Ecuador might be my favourite.
In a relatively small area (especially for South American standards), you have the Amazon Jungle with some of the most biodiverse spots on the planet, the Andes with 10 mountains over 5,000 m, many nice beaches on the Pacific coast with both quieter places and busier party towns, cultural and colonial cities, market towns, Inca ruins, beautiful lakes, the Middle of the World monument etc. Plus there is a huge amount of cultural diversity.
yeah and another place with biodiversity is Tibet or Sichuan in China (by 50 kilometers you can see different views on 2000m 3000m and even higher)
Galapagos also is amazing in Ecuador, welcome to my beautiful country ❤
Very impressive railway. The scenic beauty is fabulous. Much love from the Indian Railways..
Gracias por tan bello documental, un ferrocarril enigmático y un pais fantastico
Danke, Deutsche Welle for such a magical trip to Equador. I never even knew they had a railway! Cheers from Australia.
Fascinating!!! Thank you for taking me to Ecuador!!!
I feel like im inside the train enjoying the spectacular scenery!
thanks everyone who are behind this video, it's fascinating for me to travel even in books especially this kind of film ... we learned a lot ,how our brothers and sisters on their day to day existence ... good morning GOD BLESSES US ALL
Nice documentary ,Ecuador cute country.thanks for shows us those land and its train system.nice mountain range named los Andes.
Wonderful trip via train in Equador.
A beautiful country and beautiful people.
I like the scenery of Ecuador as the train moves through the mountains.
Beauty of nature
I hope Ecuador may be in my next worldly trip! Looks wonderful!
Just love train travel well done
Learned a lot from this docu. Bravo Ecuador!
Awesome job! Love this!
The trains are not running any longer which is a damn shame..Ecuador is a Happy Land of Music colors culture and traditions .. the train is a part of that and should never stop running
A very beautiful country, I hope to travel there one day.
No you DONT should do that haha
@@El_tio_Kenny_McCormick why?
@@JeremiaszCzeresniowieckipor ahora no vienes a Ecuador es el mejor concejo que te puede dar un ecuatoriano ahora mismo
@@henlksavlforcant8794 Gracias por el consejo, pero de todas formas no iría. Por una sencilla razón: no tengo dinero 😆🤍❤️🇪🇨
I loved this docu, thank you DW, It's sad that you did not interview the security guards, they probably would have amazing stories to tell us. But its okay, many interviews, that ICE MAN, oh my god that poor ice man, 4000ft altitude getting 4euros per block, his donkey was just amazing, standing there, waiting to load up as if they are connected somehow invisibly, what a nice eye opener on simply another society, why dont you document quito a little more, that city looks astounding, and all those middle cities that you wizzed by. good job keep them coming
DW is simply great.I am learning so much by seeing DW Documentaries.
Fabulous, haunting background music... love this documentary! The greatest wealth in life is to be able to spend lots of time doing nothing and....... taking in a variety of sights and sounds as they are presented to one without any deliberations / plans. This can happen only in a pretty train journey like this! Love from Chennai (Madras), India!
Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback! We’re glad you liked the documentary.