Bucay

Q: Which routes served Bucay?

It was a stop on the Tren Crucero and the terminus of the Train of Sweetness , which linked it with Durán.

Q: What is there to do in Bucay?

Visit waterfalls and river bathing spots and try canopy tours and hiking in its subtropical nature.

Q: Does the train run in Bucay?

No. The tourist services have been suspended since 2020 . Bucay remains a much-visited nature destination from Guayaquil.

Q: Which train routes stop at Bucay?

Several routes ran through this station: Tren Crucero and Train of Sweetness (Tren de la Dulzura) . Check the days and prices on the schedule and fares pages.

Q: Does the train stop at Bucay today?

No. The national service has been suspended since 2020 and no train calls at this station today. Only two services run: the Devil’s Nose (Alausí–Sibambe, Thursday to Sunday) and the Tren Tayta Imbabura ( Ibarra–Andrade Marín , Wednesday to Sunday). The information on this page is historical and heritage-related.

Gateway to the coast amid waterfalls and subtropical nature

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2 routes

Routes that ran through

Stop

Terminus of the Train of Sweetness · Tren Crucero stop

320 m

Altitude

Guayas

Province

Bucay station

The Bucay station, in the General Antonio Elizalde canton of Guayas province, at 320 m above sea level, marks the transition between the highlands and the coast. It is a stop on the Tren Crucero and the terminus of the Train of Sweetness towards Durán. The change of landscape, from cold páramos to green tropics, is one of the most striking moments of the journey.

Bucay is known for its waterfalls, its river bathing spots and its lush subtropical nature, ideal for adventure tourism: hiking, canopy tours and natural pools. It is a popular destination for Guayaquil residents looking for nature a short distance from the city.

Estación de tren de Bucay, Ferrocarril Transandino del Ecuador — **Bucay station**Bucay (General Antonio Elizalde), Guayas · 320 m a.s.l.

Altitude320 m

RoutesCrucero · Sweetness

PositionTerminus of the Train of Sweetness · Tren Crucero stop

Coordinates2.1810° S, 79.1300° W

Where is Bucay station?

Bucay station is located in Bucay (General Antonio Elizalde), Guayas. Coordinates: 2.1810° S, 79.1300° W.

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What to see and do nearby

Points of interest a short distance from Bucay.

La Piñuela WaterfallWaterfall deep in the subtropical jungle, suitable for swimming.10 km

Subtropical forestsTrails amid tropical vegetation and crystal-clear rivers.Surroundings

River bathing spotsNatural pools much frequented in the Bucay area.Surroundings

Canopy and adventureZiplines and hikes in the rainforest.Surroundings

Coastal cuisineBolón, encebollado and dishes of the littoral.Bucay centre

Cocoa and cane farmsTropical crops in the highland-coast transition.Surroundings

Other stations on the Tren Crucero

Tren Crucero

ChimbacalleTerminalMain+ Volcanoes

Machachi + Volcanoes

Latacunga

Ambato

UrbinaMain+ Ice Train

RiobambaMain+ Ice Train +1

Colta + Ancestors

Guamote

AlausíTerminalMain+ Devil's Nose

SibambeTerminal+ Devil's Nose

Huigra

BucayTerminal+ Sweetness

Milagro + Sweetness

Yaguachi + Sweetness

DuránTerminalMain+ Sweetness

Other stations on the Train of Sweetness (Tren de la Dulzura)

Train of Sweetness (Tren de la Dulzura)

DuránTerminalMain+ Crucero

Yaguachi + Crucero

Milagro + Crucero

BucayTerminal+ Crucero

Station facilities

There is no official, up-to-date list of facilities for each station. Most of these stations have had no train since 2020; at those on the two stretches that run (Alausí–Sibambe and Ibarra–Andrade Marín), facilities depend on the operator of each stretch.

Historic Trans-Andean Railway station

Ticket office, toilets and other services: only on the stretches that run, and as each operator provides

Connections from Bucay

Tren Crucero — Quito (Chimbacalle) ↔ Durán (Guayaquil) · service suspended. Days: Scheduled departures (high season), in both directions.

Train of Sweetness (Tren de la Dulzura) — Durán ↔ Bucay (Guayas) · service suspended. Days: Historically weekends and public holidays.

Interchange station. Several railway routes met here (Tren Crucero, Train of Sweetness (Tren de la Dulzura)), making it an important point on the network.

Getting there. Bucay is linked by road to nearby towns.

Plan your journey — use our route planner to see which route connects Bucay with other stations.

Please note. Ecuador's national railway service has been suspended since 2020 (Ferrocarriles del Ecuador, FEEP, in liquidation). Two stretches are running today: the Devil's Nose (Alausí–Sibambe), back in service on 6 June 2026 after February's landslide, and the Tren Tayta Imbabura (Ibarra–Andrade Marín), running since April 2025. The other routes, schedules and fares on this site are historical, for information and heritage purposes and subject to change. Always confirm availability before planning a trip.

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Frequently asked questions

Which routes served Bucay?

It was a stop on the Tren Crucero and the terminus of the Train of Sweetness, which linked it with Durán.

What is there to do in Bucay?

Visit waterfalls and river bathing spots and try canopy tours and hiking in its subtropical nature.

Does the train run in Bucay?

No. The tourist services have been suspended since 2020. Bucay remains a much-visited nature destination from Guayaquil.

Which train routes stop at Bucay?

Several routes ran through this station: Tren Crucero and Train of Sweetness (Tren de la Dulzura). Check the days and prices on the schedule and fares pages.

Does the train stop at Bucay today?

No. The national service has been suspended since 2020 and no train calls at this station today. Only two services run: the Devil’s Nose (Alausí–Sibambe, Thursday to Sunday) and the Tren Tayta Imbabura (Ibarra–Andrade Marín, Wednesday to Sunday). The information on this page is historical and heritage-related.