Ambato
Ecuador · Provincia del TungurahuaEC
City in Tungurahua, Ecuador
Ambato is a city located in the central Andean valley of Ecuador. Lying on the banks of the Ambato River, the city also sits beneath several tall mountains. It is the capital city of the Tungurahua Province, situated at an elevation of 2,577 meters above sea level. It is variously nicknamed "City of Flowers and Fruits", "Land of the Three Juans", and "Garden of Ecuador." Ambato's inhabitants are called Ambateños or Guaytambos. The current mayor of Ambato is Diana Caiza.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 177,316
- Coordinates
- -1.249, -78.617
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Elevation
- 2580 m
Overview of Ambato
Ambato sits in Provincia del Tungurahua, Ecuador and reads as a compact city. The headcount is close to 177,316. It sits at about 2,580 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature, culture and adventure above everything else. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Ambato
Nature in Ambato
(13)For nature, expect Desert, Geological Formations, Lakes, Mountains and National Parks. In all, 13 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Ambato's own activity tags.
Culture in Ambato
(10)Ambato's culture entries include Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches, Fountains and Historical Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ambato. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Ambato
(8)Adventure lovers get Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Climbing and Escape Room. All of it is drawn from Ambato's recorded activities. 8 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Ambato
(7)Sports in Ambato covers Biking, Hunting, Running, Skateboard and Slopes. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Ambato's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Ambato
(6)On the nightlife side, Ambato offers Casinos, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. All of it is drawn from Ambato's recorded activities. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Ambato
(4)Looking for wellness? Ambato has Hammam, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ambato's own activity tags.
Shopping in Ambato
(2)On the shopping side, Ambato offers Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Ambato's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Ambato
Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Provincia del Tungurahua; once there, walking covers most of Ambato. The local time zone is America/Guayaquil.
Similar destinations
Places near Ambato that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ambato known for?
- Ambato is mainly a destination for nature, culture and adventure, set in Provincia del Tungurahua, Ecuador with around 177,316 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Ambato?
- You can plan around Desert, Geological Formations, Lakes, Mountains and National Parks in Ambato. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Ambato?
- Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Ambato located?
- Administratively, Ambato sits in Provincia del Tungurahua, Ecuador — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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