Chambo
Ecuador · Provincia del ChimborazoEC
Town in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador
Chambo is a town in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. It is the county seat of the Chambo Canton. It is also the birthplace of former Ecuadorian president Osvaldo Hurtado (1981–84) as well as notable 19th-century educator Leopoldo Freire, entrepreneur Alejandrino Capelo, and educator Jorge Capelo Freire. It was a stronghold of conservative Catholic resistance to the 1895 Liberal Revolution and is now one of the largest towns in Chimborazo province and the closest major urban center to the provincial capital of Riobamba.
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- -1.731, -78.596
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Chambo
Set in Provincia del Chimborazo, Ecuador, Chambo is a place. The local offer centres on nature. Seasons here follow the southern hemisphere.
Things to do in Chambo
Nature in Chambo
(3)On the nature side, Chambo offers Desert, Geological Formations and Volcanoes. It is a direct read of Chambo's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Chambo
(1)Other activities lovers get Fishing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Chambo. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Chambo rewards a slow approach — a hub in Provincia del Chimborazo, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to America/Guayaquil on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Chambo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chambo known for?
- Travellers associate Chambo with nature. It sits in Provincia del Chimborazo, Ecuador.
- What can you do in Chambo?
- Chambo is tagged with Desert, Geological Formations and Volcanoes, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Chambo located?
- Chambo belongs to Provincia del Chimborazo, Ecuador, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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