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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Bolívar, Ecuador · South America
San Simón is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Santa Fé, 27km from Chimborazo.
San Simón is a town located in Bolívar, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, San Simón 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 San Simón to your route.
Guaranda (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡwaˈɾanda]) is a city in central Ecuador. It is the capital of Bolívar province located in the Andes Mountains. The city is connected by road with other hubs, including Riobamba, Babahoyo and Ambato.
Guaranda is a market town located in a valle – a deep valley in the high Andes,Read more
serving a vast hinterland of agricultural settlements ("comunidades") peopled by Quechua Indians. Its climate is subtropical, with a long (May – October) dry season ("estio"). Its population is mainly mestizo, but includes many people of different ethnicities. This nucleus has been intermarrying for almost five centuries, forming a compact population linked by family connections. Since the 1990s, the indigenous majority has seized political power and most of the local elected officers are of Quechua origin.
The city has a population of 30,755 (2022 census) and is growing. It has severe electrical and water supply problems. Water is drawn from high surface sources, mostly from the Chimborazo glacier, and is of good drinking quality. The city is also known for its week-long carnival and for its "Pajaro Azul" alcoholic drink.
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San Simón is located in Bolívar, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -1.6411 latitude, -78.9901 longitude.
San Simón has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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