Guides, stories and experiences to discover Riobamba, its nature and rural life from a traditional hacienda.
Choosing accommodation in Riobamba is one of the first decisions that defines the trip. Not because all the options are the same—but because they're not at all. The difference between staying in a city hotel and a colonial hacienda a few kilometers from the center is not… Continued
There's a time of year—or several—when the Guayaquil heat demands a change. For Guayaquileños, Riobamba is precisely that change: a 3.5-hour drive along the mountain road, the temperature drops 15 degrees, the landscape transforms completely, and the body finds rest unlike anything you'd experience on a beach… Continued
Corporate events in Riobamba offer an option that most companies don't consider until they experience it: a colonial hacienda with Andean gardens, stone and wood halls, its own cuisine, and Chimborazo volcano as a backdrop. It's not a convention center. It's a space with its own unique character that completely transforms… Continued
The Pichincha-Chimborazo Battle holiday is a combination that few travelers take advantage of—and those who do discover it often repeat. Three days in May to connect the history of Ecuadorian independence with the country's highest volcano: two experiences that together tell a complete story of Andean Ecuador. In 2026, the… Continued
The restaurants in Riobamba have something few destinations in Ecuador can offer: a cuisine deeply rooted in the land. The province of Chimborazo is one of the main agricultural areas of the highlands, meaning that the ingredients that reach the city's kitchens are fresh, local, and full of flavor… Continued
Choosing a hacienda for your wedding in Riobamba is a decision that completely changes the type of celebration you can have. It's not just a matter of aesthetics—although the colonial gardens, the stone architecture, and Chimborazo in the background are certainly compelling reasons to celebrate. It's a decision about the kind of experience you want to create… Continued
Children's parties in Riobamba offer something that conventional event venues can't replicate: real gardens where children can run freely, safe spaces with supervision, and a colonial ambiance that makes any celebration visually special—without the need for excessive decoration. Hacienda Abraspungo has everything a party could want… Continued
Romantic dinners in Riobamba offer a setting few other cities in Ecuador can match: a colonial hacienda with illuminated gardens, the tranquility of the Andes, and a table set exclusively for two. It's not a dinner at a restaurant with other couples nearby. It's a private experience, designed so that time... Continued
Horseback riding in Riobamba offers something few other adventure experiences can: the silence of the Andean highlands, open trails winding through the mountains, and Chimborazo peeking over the horizon at every turn. You don't need to be an expert rider. You just need to want to connect with nature in a way that no car or… Continued
The Pichincha Battle holiday is one of the best excuses of the year to escape to the Ecuadorian highlands. In 2026, it falls on Monday, May 25—moved from Sunday, May 24—creating a three-day weekend: Saturday, May 23, Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25. Three… Continued
