David Debrincat

Riobamba Holidays

Riobamba lies right at the heart of the mountains amidst a quite wonderful environment, and the views you get of Ecuador's highest mountain, Chimborazo, from here are simply breathtaking.

Visit Riobamba

Place or Historical Monument
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Mountain

Riobamba: How to get there?

Three and a half hours from Quito by bus

Riobamba: See when to go?

From June to September

Riobamba: For how long?

One day

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Riobamba: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

David Debrincat

Travel writer

Riobamba is perched 2,750 m above sea level, 188 km south of Quito. The town itself doesn't have much to see and you really only stop there for the view from the highest peak in Ecuador, Chimborazo.

My suggestion

I recommend you go to Riobamba on a Saturday when it has the biggest market in the region.

Lorette Vinet

Travel writer

Riobamba lies right at the heart of the mountains amidst a quite wonderful environment, and the views you get of Ecuador's highest mountain, Chimborazo, from here are simply breathtaking.

My suggestion

Of course, we all know that when abroad – and this is particularly true when in Ecuador – one of the essential things to do is visit local markets. So try to schedule your arrival for a Friday therefore, so that you can then visit what is actually the largest market in the area on the Saturday.

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