Riobamba
Ecuador · Provincia del ChimborazoEC
City in Chimborazo, Ecuador
Riobamba is the capital of Chimborazo Province in central Ecuador, and is located in the Chambo River Valley of the Andes. It is located 200 km (120 mi) south of Ecuador's capital Quito and situated at an elevation of 2,754 m.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 146,324
- Coordinates
- -1.671, -78.647
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Elevation
- 2750 m
Overview of Riobamba
Riobamba — a mid-sized city in Provincia del Chimborazo, Ecuador — is worth a place on your map. About 146,324 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Riobamba is strongest on nature, culture and sports. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 2,750 metres.
Things to do in Riobamba
Nature in Riobamba
(19)Riobamba's nature entries include Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. All of it is drawn from Riobamba's recorded activities. That is 19 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Riobamba
(13)Culture in Riobamba covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Cathedrals. The full list runs to 13 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Riobamba.
Sports in Riobamba
(12)Sports lovers get Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Running. All of it is drawn from Riobamba's recorded activities. That is 12 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Riobamba
(11)Under adventure, Riobamba is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. In all, 11 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Riobamba.
Nightlife in Riobamba
(5)Looking for nightlife? Riobamba has Casinos, Clubs, Disco, Festival and Music. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Riobamba.
Wellness in Riobamba
(4)On the wellness side, Riobamba offers Hammam, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what Riobamba is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Riobamba
(2)For family, expect Playgrounds and Water Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Riobamba.
Shopping in Riobamba
(2)Looking for shopping? Riobamba has Food and Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Riobamba.
Water Sports in Riobamba
(1)Looking for water sports? Riobamba has Water Sports. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Riobamba.
More to do in Riobamba
(1)Riobamba's other activities entries include Secret. All of it is drawn from Riobamba's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Riobamba
December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to June to August. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Riobamba by regional transport from the nearest hub in Provincia del Chimborazo; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: America/Guayaquil.
Similar destinations
Places near Riobamba that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Riobamba known for?
- Riobamba, in Provincia del Chimborazo, Ecuador, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 146,324 residents.
- What can you do in Riobamba?
- Recorded activities in Riobamba include Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Riobamba?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to June to August. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Riobamba located?
- Riobamba is located in Provincia del Chimborazo, Ecuador. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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