Ambato
The city of flowers and fruit
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Routes that ran through
Stop
Intermediate stop (Tren Crucero and Ice Train)
2.577 m
Altitude
Tungurahua
Province
Ambato station
The Ambato station sits in the capital of Tungurahua, at 2,577 m above sea level. It is a stop on the Tren Crucero and a departure point for the Ice Train on its variant towards Cevallos. Ambato, known as “the city of flowers and fruit”, is an important commercial and agricultural hub in the centre of the country.
Its great celebration is the Festival of Flowers and Fruit, which each February fills the city with floats. Ambato was the birthplace of the writer Juan Montalvo, whose country house and mausoleum can be visited. From here you can quickly reach Baños de Agua Santa, the capital of Andean adventure.
Where is Ambato station?
Ambato station is located in Ambato, Tungurahua. Coordinates: 1.2490° S, 78.6160° W.
What to see and do nearby
Points of interest a short distance from Ambato.
Other stations on the Tren Crucero
Tren Crucero
Station facilities
The stations of the Trans-Andean Railway preserve their historic architecture, with a ticket office, waiting room and platform. Here is what you will find at this station.
Connections from Ambato
Tren Crucero — Quito (Chimbacalle) ↔ Durán (Guayaquil) · service suspended. Days: Scheduled departures (high season), in both directions.
Getting there. Ambato is linked by road to nearby towns; outside the station you will find taxis and public transport.
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