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Famed Ecuador Train Route Closes for Repairs

By emma | March 12, 2010

The EFE (Ecuadorian Railways Company)has announced that  the route Alausi – Nariz del Diablo – Alausi will be closed from March 4th  to July 4th,  2010, for maintenance.
The route, known in English as the Devil’s Nose, is perhaps the most famous train rides in Latin America.  Beginning in Riobamba, the trice-weekly train traverses rickety [...]

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Renting a car in Latin America

By emma | April 22, 2009

Ah, the lure of the open road.  America’s love affair with the automobile is long and well-documented.  But, does it make sense to continue it overseas?  Does it make sense to rent a car in Latin America?
There is no one right answer to that question.  There are pros and cons to be weighed out before [...]

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