natural wonder
Chimborazo
Ecuador's 6,263 m ice-capped giant: the farthest point from Earth's centre. A wild vicuña-lined road climbs its flanks to the Carrel refuge at 4,850 m.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Chimborazo Province, Ecuador · South America
Riobamba is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Luis, 28km from Chimborazo.
Riobamba is a city located in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. With a population of 264,048, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Riobamba sits in Ecuador, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Guayaquil time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Riobamba to your route.
Riobamba (Spanish pronunciation: [rjoˈβamba], full name San Pedro de Riobamba; Quechua: Rispampa) is the capital of Chimborazo Province in central Ecuador, and is located in the Chambo River Valley of the Andes. It is located 200 km (120 mi) south of Ecuador's capital Quito and situated at an elevation of 2,754 m.
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city is an important regional transport center and a stop on the Pan-American Highway, which runs through Ecuador. Riobamba is one of the largest cities in the central portion of Ecuador's Sierra region.
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Riobamba is located in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -1.6651 latitude, -78.6589 longitude.
Riobamba has a population of approximately 264,048 people, making it a city in Ecuador.
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natural wonder
Ecuador's 6,263 m ice-capped giant: the farthest point from Earth's centre. A wild vicuña-lined road climbs its flanks to the Carrel refuge at 4,850 m.
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
An adventure town at the base of the active Tungurahua volcano, famous for the Swing at the End of the World and the Route of Waterfalls.
40 km · about 45 min drive
waterfall
A thrilling bike ride or bus route past dozens of waterfalls including the 80-meter Pailón del Diablo, descending through cloud forest to the Amazon basin.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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