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Terminus of the Freedom Train · departure point of the Tren Tayta Imbabura
2,225 m
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Imbabura
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Ibarra station
The Ibarra station is the terminus of the Freedom Train, in the capital of Imbabura, at 2,225 m above sea level. Ibarra, known as the “white city” for its whitewashed houses, is a destination of great colonial charm. Since April 2025 the Tren Tayta Imbabura (Ibarra–San Antonio–Andrade Marín, run by the public company INNOVA EP) has been running, keeping the railway experience alive in the area.
The city is famous for its paila ice creams, its traditional sweets such as nogadas and blackberry arrope, and the nearby Yahuarcocha Lagoon, with its famous racetrack. Historically, the spectacular train towards Salinas also departed from Ibarra, descending to the warm Chota Valley.
Where is Ibarra station?
Ibarra station is located in Ibarra, Imbabura. Coordinates: 0.3500° N, 78.1220° W.
What to see and do nearby
Points of interest a short distance from Ibarra.
Other stations on the Freedom Train (Tren de la Libertad)
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.
Connections from Ibarra
Freedom Train (Tren de la Libertad) — Ibarra ↔ Salinas (Imbabura) · partly running: only the Ibarra–Andrade Marín section, as the Tren Tayta Imbabura (public company INNOVA EP). Days: Wednesday to Sunday, departures from Ibarra at 08:00, 11:00 and 14:00, plus night trains from Thursday to Saturday at 20:00.
Getting there. Ibarra is linked by road to nearby towns.
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