Huigra Viejo Camping

Now known as the Tren Ecuador, this jaw-dropping track from the south to the north of the country includes the Devil's Nose, the practically perpendicular mountain close to Huigra Viejo Camping's local town of Alausí: hail the train here for some of the best train-based sightseeing you'll have anywhere on the planet. You'll have a somewhat stunning place to stay too when you stagger back to base after your intoxicating train trip: Huigra Viejo Camping is in Andes surrounds on the south side of Chasmay mountain, with spectacular views of the Chanchán river canyon. There's room aplenty around the grounds to soak up the scenery – from the pool, the waterfall within the grounds, or on a nature spotting trek; like most of the rest of this lush land, this part of Ecuador is a wildlife haven. As well as the pool, facilities at this Chimborazo Province place include a play area and a restaurant; there are charging facilities too, free wifi, and showers and toilets. The site is eco friendly and uses solar energy. Barbecues and campfires are both allowed.