Hotels in Riobamba

Backpackers, especially those leaving early on the Devil's Nose train ride, swear by Hotel El Tren Dorado (tel. 03/2964-890; www.hosteltrail.com/trendorado), Carabobo 25-35 and 10 de Agosto, a friendly and comfortable stopover right near the train station. Doubles with private bathroom go for $20 (£13). Another good budget option is Hotel Galpón (tel. 03/2960-981; www.hotelgalpon.com), on Argentinos and Carlos Zambrano a few blocks from the municipal stadium; doubles are $30 (£20), including taxes and breakfast.