Huigra Viejo Camping

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  • In the middle of Andes with spectacular Chanchán river canyon views
  • Close to the famed Tren Ecuador railway line and the Devil's Nose
  • Pool, waterfall, play area, restaurant and solar energy
Some spectacular history surrounds the Ecuador site of Huigra Viejo Camping – but fortunately a hugely heady sense of adventure isn't a requirement these days to pitch up here. The site is an homage to the first tents housing the first workers on this part of Andres railroad, who built with basic tools a line so intrepid it's been called the most difficult in the world – the Ferrocarril del Sur that took 76 years to construct. 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.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Nearest sites

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Tents for hire

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Huigra Viejo Camping

Quebrada de Huigra Viejo

Huigra

Alausí

Chimborazo

Ecuador

060254

Directions

Timezone

America/Guayaquil -0500 (GMT-05:00)

GPS

-2.29473°N
-78.99303°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Waterfalls as well as train tracks and mountains are all around, including one within the land owned by Huigra Viejo Camping, a few minutes' walk from the camping part of the site (please note it's not possible to visit this in summer as the water level is much lower). Under 10 minutes by car is the Panama fall and its lush surrounds popular with photographers, and within 25 minutes are the falls of the Angas river. If you do indeed yearn for heady adventures around this historic spot, take a trip to tackle mighty Mount Puñay, viewable from the site and home to the pre-Incan archaeological ruins of Pyramid Puñay. This is a must-see for many travellers to the country: if you're tackling it, leave Huigra Viejo first thing in the morning, spend the night on Puñay, then trek back the following day. More ancient history is at the archaeological site of Ingapirca, the biggest Inca ruins in Ecuador and site of the famed Temple of the Sun. Reach it in about an hour and 20 minutes from Huigra Viejo, via the Pan-American Highway heading south from Charchi to Tambo.

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  • Does Huigra Viejo Camping have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Huigra Viejo Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Huigra Viejo Camping? Waterfalls as well as train tracks and mountains are all around, including one within the land owned by Huigra Viejo Camping, a few minutes' walk from the camping part of the site … Read more
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