Yaguachi
Where the first locomotive in Ecuador ran
2 routes
Routes that ran through
Stop
Intermediate stop (Tren Crucero and Train of Sweetness)
10 m
Altitude
Guayas
Province
Yaguachi station
The Yaguachi station, in the San Jacinto de Yaguachi canton (Guayas, 10 m above sea level), holds a place of honour in history: it was here that the first locomotive in the country ran in 1873, on the pioneering Yaguachi–Milagro section. It is a stop on the Tren Crucero and the Train of Sweetness.
Yaguachi is also an important religious centre: its Sanctuary of San Jacinto draws each August one of the largest pilgrimages on the Ecuadorian coast, with pilgrims from all over the littoral. The station thus combines the memory of the birth of the Ecuadorian railway with a deep tradition of popular faith.
Where is Yaguachi station?
Yaguachi station is located in Yaguachi, Guayas. Coordinates: 2.1150° S, 79.6580° W.
What to see and do nearby
Points of interest a short distance from Yaguachi.
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 Yaguachi
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. Yaguachi is linked by road to nearby towns; outside the station you will find taxis and public transport.
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