Guides, stories and experiences to discover Riobamba, its nature and rural life from a traditional hacienda.
Hiking in Chimborazo has something few high-altitude destinations in the world can offer: accessible routes for any experience level, less than an hour from a town with hotels, restaurants, and all amenities. You don't need to be a mountaineer or have technical equipment to hike among vicuñas at 4,800 meters… Continued
Summer vacation in the Ecuadorian highlands begins in June and lasts until August—and is the busiest time of year in the Andean region. The highland sun, clear skies over Chimborazo, and cool temperatures create perfect conditions for families to explore volcanoes, high-altitude grasslands, and colonial haciendas without… Continued
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
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, 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
