Chimborazo
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Chimborazo Essentials
Chimborazo Province is defined by the colossal Chimborazo stratovolcano, the point on Earth nearest to the sun. This selection highlights the region's diverse volcanic landscape, from the active Tungurahua to the jagged peaks of El Altar. Technical climbers can access the basalt walls of San Juan de la Chorrera and high-altitude staging points like Campo Alto. The list also includes engineering landmarks like the Puente Cornelio Dávalos and cultural hubs in Riobamba, offering a comprehensive view of this high-Andean corridor.
10 lugares
Chimborazo Highlights
Chimborazo province is defined by the dramatic peaks of the Cordillera Occidental and Oriental. This list highlights the Chimborazo stratovolcano, the point on Earth closest to the sun, alongside the active Tungurahua and the extinct El Altar. It includes essential high-altitude infrastructure like the Carrel and Whymper refuges, as well as unique natural features such as the rare Polylepis paper-tree forests and the historic Nariz del Diablo railway viewpoint.
12 lugares
Historic Churches & Monuments
Explore the colonial heritage and civic history of the Chimborazo province through its most significant structures. This collection features the 1534 Balbanera church, recognized as the first Catholic temple built in Ecuador, alongside the historic San Felipe Neri chapel, site of the 1897 Sacrilege of Riobamba. The list also includes monuments dedicated to indigenous leaders like Fernando Daquilema and central parish churches that define the architectural landscape of Alausí, Chambo, and Chunchi.
10 lugares
Andean Nature & Parks
The Chimborazo province encompasses the highest peaks of the Ecuadorian Andes, centered around the massive Chimborazo stratovolcano and the rugged calderas of El Altar. This collection highlights the diverse landscapes of Sangay National Park, featuring high-altitude glacial lakes like Laguna Minza Chico and volcanic formations such as Tulabug. In the regional capital, Riobamba, historic urban spaces like Parque Maldonado and Parque 21 de Abril provide architectural landmarks and viewpoints that connect the city to its surrounding mountain terrain.
15 lugaresMapa De Chimborazo
Información Práctica
- Moneda
- dólar estadounidense USD $ · Pagos Con Tarjeta · Comúnmente Aceptadas
- Números De Emergencia
- 911
- Electricidad
- 120 V · 60 HzTipo A / Tipo B
- Idiomas
- español
- Agua Del Grifo
- Beber Con Precaución
- Lado De Conducción
- Derecha
- Código De Llamadas
- +593
Tours y actividades
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