City: Chimborazo Province
Top Things to do in Chimborazo Province
Things to do in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador: The Best Nature & Parks
Chimborazo (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃimboˈɾaso]) is a province in the central Ecuadorian Andes. It is a home to a section of Sangay National Park. The capital is Riobamba. The province contains Chimborazo (6,267 m), Ecuador's highest mountain.
Restaurants in Chimborazo Province
1. Pro Bici
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 323 reviews
We offer excursions to Chimborazo and other snowpeaks, mountain lakes, thermal pools, rain and cloud forests and indigenous, historic and cultural sites that reveal unimagined natural and cultural wonders hidden to the common tourist.
Reviewed By AlexHesse1111
An all round amazing trip, cannot recommend enough! From the knowledge of the guides to the quality of the equipment. All the guides were extremely friendly and supportive throughout the 12 hour trip, tending to the needs and skill levels of each member of the group. They shared their vast comprehensive knowledge of the plants and different terrains we covered as well as explaining the history and spiritual aspects of Chimborazo. The bikes and safety equipment were all extremely well maintained and the advice given to deal with being at such high altitude was comprehensive and helpful!
2. Cerro Punay
3. El Altar
4. Mount Chimborazo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Located in the Sierra region of central Ecuador, this mountain’s summit is at 20,799 feet (6,310 meters), offering a challenging climb for experienced mountaineers.
Reviewed By 957julianeb - New Milford, United States
The approach to Chimborazo is spectacular: rolling high slope vistas via moderately-trafficked paved highway with lots of graceful vicuña to marvel at and photograph. At the stone entrance gate, small tourist center and restrooms, the 8-kilometer curvy road to the first Refugio parking lot where you begin the climb, is gravel, uncomfortably ribbed by the plower. My husband and I are well over 70 (76 and 79 !), reasonably fit, and, well, determined. So we decided to try and get to the second Refugio at 16,000 feet. The parking lot at the first Refugio was 15,000 feet, so we were looking at a 1,000-foot climb. What got us there? Plenty of hydration, hiking sticks for me, a kind young Ecuadorean woman who gave us sugar candies to suck for energy and told us to walk very slowly, hyperventilating the whole way up, watching entire friendly Ecuadorean families with small children walk up with us, the fathers often carrying toddlers, resting every 50-100 steps while catching our breath--and a couple of Excedrin to stave off high altitude headaches! We never saw the summit--it was rainy and cloudy, but walking up with so many others who greeted us made the walk seem somehow festive, like we were all in it together! Fun? Not exactly. But really worthwhile for the scenery. And the joy of coming down.
5. Avenida De Los Volcanes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Located south of Quito along the Pan American Highway is a series of mountain ranges and valleys that weave in and around a number of high volcanic peaks including Cotopaxi, Llinizia, Chimborazo and Tungurahua.
6. Lakes of Ozogoche (Lagunas de Ozogoche)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Located in the state of Chimborazo, this group of 45 small lakes or lagoons is an excellent site for viewing wildlife, hiking, fishing and bird watching.
7. Sangay National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
The park features two active volcanoes, rainforests, glaciers. It is home to animals such as tapirs, ocelots, pumas and porcupines.
Reviewed By Fxtutti
This is an incredible place located in the Releche’s community on the slopes of Ecuador’s El Altar Mountain. The Hacienda provides bed and breakfast including showers, rest and game room, Wi-Fi, horseback riding, hiking and other activities. Mr. Oswaldo Cedeno can provide all the amenities, and much more including a journey thru the trails up to El Altar. For information about reservations, supplies and much more please contact Mr. Cedeno at [email protected]. Best time to visit: Any time of year. Supplies and What to wear: It is best to stop in Riobamba town for some supplies including a pair of rubber boots that you will use only in some parts of the trails. The trails are muddy after rain, but this could be a fun challenge. Always pack warm, waterproof clothing, hiking boots, sleeping bag, hat, etc. For a complete list of the supplies and prices you could contact Mr. Cedeno at [email protected]. How to get there: Hacienda Releche is about one-hour bus ride away from Riobamba Town. You will have to pass by Penipe Town first and then truth the small village of Candelaria continuing all the way to Hacienda Releche. Visitors can hike or horseback ride thru the trails up to “The Paramo”. This could be done in two days but I do recommend three days in order to have a complete experience and enjoy a magnificent place. I spend the first night at Hacienda Releche at the start of the trail, and taking off the next day between 6am and 7am. Hacienda Releche also has a small refuge at the foot of the volcano with running water, but you’ll need a sleeping bag. The hike could take from 3 to 6 hours to the small refuge, and another two hours up to the crater with the lagoon. Arriving at The Paramo I decided to enjoy the views, the nature and wildlife animal including the magnificent Andes’ condors, other birds, bears, foxes, etc. I was recommended to be back before 5pm the third day in order to catch the bus back to Riobamba. Third day. After spending the night in the small refuge, I hiked early in the morning all the way to the lagoon, which is incredible. About 12pm I started descending back to Hacienda Releche where I spend my last night enjoying a wonderful meal and a good sleep. Weather: The weather extremely unpredictable. Prepare for inclement weather at any time, including rain, fog, or even snow.
8. Altar Mountain
9. Reserva de Produccion de Fauna
10. Laguna Condor Cocha
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