Guides, stories and experiences to discover Riobamba, its nature and rural life from a traditional hacienda.
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
El feriado de la batalla de Pichincha es una de las mejores excusas del año para escapar a la sierra ecuatoriana. La fecha se conmemora el 24 de mayo y, cuando cae domingo, el descanso se traslada al lunes siguiente. En la mayoría de los años el resultado es un puente de tres días. Ese … Continued
Children's Day in Riobamba coincides with the start of summer vacation in the Ecuadorian highlands. June 1st marks the beginning of a season when the weather improves, Chimborazo is clearer more frequently, and families look for plans that combine adventure, nature, and real relaxation. If you are… Continued
Chimborazo, Ecuador, is not only the country's highest volcano. It is the point on Earth farthest from the planet's center and, because of its location on the equator, the place from which anyone can be closer to the sun than from any other mountain in the world—including Mount Everest. … Continued
Knowing what to do in Riobamba on a weekend is easier than it seems—and more rewarding than many expect. The Sultana of the Andes boasts snow-capped volcanoes, a legendary train, vibrant markets, colonial churches, and a cuisine that has been simmering for centuries. … Continued
Mother's Day in Riobamba offers an option unlike any city restaurant: colonial gardens with over three decades of history, Andean cuisine prepared with products from Chimborazo, and the world's highest snow-capped volcano as a backdrop. It's not just any Sunday. It's the kind of celebration… Continued
