Guides, stories and experiences to discover Riobamba, its nature and rural life from a traditional hacienda.
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
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
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
Chimborazo in Ecuador is not just the country's tallest 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… 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
