Colta
Cradle of Andean Christianity beside the Colta Lagoon
2 routes
Routes that ran through
Stop
Intermediate stop (Tren Crucero and Trail of the Ancestors)
3.200 m
Altitude
Chimborazo
Province
Colta station
The Colta station is located in the Colta canton, Chimborazo province, at 3,200 m above sea level, beside the historic Colta Lagoon (Kulta Kucha). It is a stop on the Tren Crucero and the Trail of the Ancestors, in an area with strong Puruhá and Kichwa roots.
Here stands the Balbanera church, considered the first church in Ecuador, founded in 1534. The lagoon, surrounded by reed beds, is home to birds and Indigenous communities that keep their traditions, dress and language alive. The Andean landscape, with Chimborazo in the background, is one of the most photogenic on the line.
Where is Colta station?
Colta station is located in Colta, Chimborazo. Coordinates: 1.7240° S, 78.7660° W.
What to see and do nearby
Points of interest a short distance from Colta.
Other stations on the Tren Crucero
Tren Crucero
Other stations on the Trail of the Ancestors
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 Colta
Tren Crucero — Quito (Chimbacalle) ↔ Durán (Guayaquil) · service suspended. Days: Scheduled departures (high season), in both directions.
Trail of the Ancestors — Riobamba ↔ Colta (Chimborazo) · service suspended. Days: Historically weekends and public holidays.
Interchange station. Several railway routes met here (Tren Crucero, Trail of the Ancestors), making it an important point on the network.
Getting there. Colta is linked by road to nearby towns; outside the station you will find taxis and public transport.
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