Standing alone, Riobamba would not likely be a stop on a tour of Ecuador. Most people visit and overnight in Riobamba because it is the starting point for most climbs and other visits to the Chimborazo Volcano. Chimborazo is one of the most impressive, most often visited and, I believe, the highest volcano in Ecuador at 6,263.47 m (20,549.4 ft).
Unfortunately for us, the weather did not particularly cooperate during our visit. It was cloudy, rainy, windy and cold. Still we managed to sneak in some quick views of the volcano and the surrounding landscape.
La iglesia de Balbanera is the oldest church that was constructed by the Spaniards in Ecuador (1524)
More churches and sites from around Riobamba.
The road to Chimborazo - Isabel took the first photo in the following group with Chimborazo in the background.
A few parting shots of Chimborazo
Another volcano - Altar from Riobamba
Such breathtaking views. What wonderful memories you have for you old age, stay home days.
I don't know why I'm called an "unknown member." You've known me since South Elementary ;-)
Not 2 minutes before I opened your blog, I first saw the name "Riobamba." I subscribe to a newsletter/magazine, "International Living," and today's newsletter promised me I could move to Cuenca, Ecuador," where I "could live an upper-middle-class life on $1,800 a month—housekeeper, gardener, dinners out included." But after having altitude sickness in Breckinridge, Colorado, last week, I looked for some lower altitude towns in Ecuador and found Loja and Riobamba. Your description of the weather, however, has ruled out Riobamba. We were in the Breckenridge area for a month in 2021, and I had no altitude problems; but that time, we drove up. If we ever fly in again, I've been told to spend a night or two in…