Things to do & places to visit in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Chimborazo Province #11 destination in Ecuador 2023. The average rating score is 4.46 based on 2.469 traveler reviews, of 63 attractions. Timezone: America/Guayaquil, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 16:44.

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5.0 Pro Bici (342 reviews)
- Wonderful and safe mountain bike journey down Chimborazo
Friday: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Biking Trails

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. See more..
5.0 Julio Verne Travel (148 reviews)
- Great for beginners and experienced riders
Friday: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Bike Tours • Climbing Tours • Sightseeing Tours

This tour is suitable for beginners as well as experienced mountainbikers. Route 2 is the more challenging route and I would definitely recommend it for experienced riders. It's not super challenging but it is very fun. For beginners route 2 is very challenging so in our group a few people started out on route 2 but decided after a small bit of the trail that route 1 would suit them better until route 2 got less steep. The guide was very nice, was very proficient in English and had good biking skills. The bikes were okay, about what you would expect for the price. The hike at the top is also worth the effort. Lunch was great, best lunch we've had on any tour. Communication with Julio Verne Travel was very relaxed and easy. I don't know what the other tours offer (some are cheaper), but I would definitely recommend this one. See more..
5.0 Ecuador Adventures Trip (43 reviews)
- A TRIP
Private Tours

An absolute wild experience— climbing and mountain biking down Chimborazo. Down-hilling that has triumphed all adventures in my life so far. Something anyone and everyone, willing and able, should experience! Paul is the man! Make sure its him taking you up! See more..
5.0 Biking Spirit (37 reviews)
- Fantastic biking tour!
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Bike Tours

I enjoyed mountain biking down Chimborazo with Edison of Biking Spirit today. He's an excellent tour guide who is very familiar with the Chimborazo region, and I certainly appreciate that he responded to my inquiry about a biking tour at a time when tourists are scarce in Ecuador due to Covid-19. Many biking businesses are reluctant to go on tours with only one tourist and charge too much, but Edison was honest with me. I appreciated the fact that Edison didn't just guide me down the mountain, but instructed me about features of the region and its wildlife. Highly recommended. See more..
5.0 UrcuRoots (27 reviews)
- Feel part of a team!
Multi-day Tours • Bike Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips

BOOK NOW! Leo and Mariuxi are the best. I had a feeling they were as excited as us to show and share the amazing surrounding. The trip was so personnalized and they made sure everyone was confortable in any step of the adventure. Gear, knowledge, positive attitude.... everything was at the top! Seriously, if you want a unique experience where you feel you are going on an adventure with a good friend, not part of a business tour, BOOK NOW! See more..
5.0 Chimborazo Tours (25 reviews)
- Beautiful day on the volcano slopes
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sightseeing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Day Trips

I did the one day tour hiking to the Whimper refuge and descending by bike. On the way up we stopped at La Chorrera which offers a magnificent panorama. I would heartily recommend booking with Chimborazo Tours as first of all they were the only agency I contacted which accepted a single participant (other agencies would charge me double the price or just not organise the tour). Secondly my guide Paúl did not only brought me safely to the various spots but also was eager to share about the culture and history of the indigenous communities. See more..
5.0 Thursday Market (22 reviews)
- Best market so far....
Spent 2-3 hours Flea & Street Markets • Farmers Markets

So lucky to be here on a Thursday, after a few disappointing market, this one is the real thing. Spent 4 hours, did not see one other tourist, the market is on both sides of every streets and also under 3 very large roofs. Farmers from the hills come down with their products, potatoes of course, beautifully vegetables, clothes etc.... See more..
5.0 Payani Tour Operadora (9 reviews)
- Amazing!!!!
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM City Tours • Multi-day Tours • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Taxis & Shuttles • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

From before the trek to El Altar and Laguna Amarilla started, until after it was over, Payaniec was extremely accommodating and there to provide everything I needed! I am backpacking from the US and they were able to provide the gear I needed as I didn’t have my own with me, and helped me with transportation as well. They made it so easy. Communication was so easy and I want to mention I don’t speak any Spanish so that was a plus, although I wasn’t expecting that! They really went above and beyond. It’s also a very good price compared to other tour agencies. The hike itself was beautiful and actually a bit more challenging than I expected, so I’m glad I went with such a trustworthy group who values safety and made sure everyone had a good time. They took photos as well which is always nice to have! This was a once in a life time experience and I’m so grateful I came across them. Don’t book with anyone else! See more..
5.0 El Altar (9 reviews)
- The ultimate MUD.
Mountains • National Parks • Volcanos

Yes it is a great experience and yes the vievs are stunning… but even after 2 weeks without a rain it was the mud was knee deep, and so rubber boots are a must. The mud was for I think 9 km out of 12 it gets cold up there so you need take warm clothes. If it wasn’t for the mud I think I would recommend this trek to everyone and I would say it is medium hard. But this is not a case so if you are nat ready to go in the mud for 5-6h one way - it is not for you. See more..
5.0 Alausitours (8 reviews)
- Very helpful and great service
Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Sightseeing Tours

Mauricio is a very helpful person to get around Alausi, until Chimborazo or the Parque nacional Sangay, the lagunes Ozogoche. I contacted him very shortly and he replied promptly, fetched me at the bus arrival, and brought me to the hostal, back to the train. The next day we went to the lagunas de Ozogoche and to Chimborazo. Mauricio told me a lot about history and habits of his beautiful country. It was very interesting and beautiful nature he showed me and went for a walk between the two lagunas. Thank you! I highly recommend Alausi Tours! See more..
5.0 Museo de Arte Religioso de la Concepción (8 reviews)
- Excellent place.... blesses place
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

Museum of religious art in La Concepción, it has 15 rooms with a permanent collection of more than 200 pieces, art from the famous Quito school of the colonial and republican times, this museum is suitable in the cells or dormitories of the nuns conceptas, nuns of cloister, between which they envelop stories of importance for the Ecuador See more..
5.0 Desierto De Palmira (4 reviews)
- Sorprendente
Deserts

Me encanta la aventura y este lugar me sorprendió. Un lugar escondido al sur de Riobamba, se lo conoce también como las Dunas de Palmira y está cerca de Guamote. Cuesta 1 usd la entrada de adultos y 0.5 la de niños. Los lugareños han armado un camello que a lo lejos parece real y alquilan por 1 usd los 10 minutos de unas tabla para deslizarse. Hay baños rústicos a la entrada y comida básica con agua también See more..
5.0 Opatrip.com Ecuador (1 review)
- Ibarra city to which one always returns
Multi-day Tours • Hop-On Hop-Off Tours • Beer Tastings & Tours • Coffee & Tea Tours • Private Tours • Food Tours • Rail Tours • Wine Tours & Tastings • Bus Tours • Vespa, Scooter & Moped Tours • Bar, Club & Pub Tours • Segway Tours • Distillery Tours • Bike Tours • Walking Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Day Trips

Ibarra my beautiful land, the one that saw me grow up, I am not saying it because I live here but because it really is, a wonderful place full of life, customs and traditions, the perfect place to visit, but without a doubt the right place to live, that is why I recommend this city full of charms and new experiences. See more..
5.0 Respect Travel (1 review)
- Excellent Service, top guide
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Multi-day Tours • Boat Tours • Eco Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

I had a great experience with Respect Travel! The booking procedure was easy and the questions I've had were answered within 24 hours. Judith from Respect Travel organized the whole trip and I didn't have to worry about anything. She even made phonecalls for me as my spanish is not very good and she arranged a last minute tour from Quito for me. I really liked the personal service of this travel agency. I still can't put in words what I have experienced at my trip! It was breathtaking! Javier was the best guide ever! He knew so much about the wildlife and the plants in the rainforest and he also showed and explained us how it looks like and what it means if the rainforest gets cut down. It was one of my best and most impressive vacations I've ever had. See more..
5.0 Guamote Tours Ecuador (1 review)
- Authentieke ervaringen in de regio Chimborazo...
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Bike Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours

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5.0 Cerro Punay (1 review)
- Los mejores atardeceres!!
Spent More than 3 hours Mountains

Cerca de la ciudad de Chunchi esta ubicado el cerro Puñay, un lugar único e increíble; Dejando de lado su parte histórica en este review voy a recalcar la belleza de sus atardeceres, un lugar lleno de energía con vistas espectaculares. See more..
4.5 Ecuador Eco Adventure (209 reviews)
- Trip of a Lifetime!
Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM Multi-day Tours • Eco Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Horseback Riding Tours

Ecuador Eco Adventure provided us an incredible and memorable trip we will never forget. We climbed Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, and the trip was flawless—from top-notch, highly skilled guides, to having all of the details arranged, to setting us up with extra gear we realized we needed mid-trip, to answering all of our questions in advance, to kind and wonderful people at every turn, we were thrilled to enjoy the beauty of the mountains stress-free. The mountains and country are incredible, and with Wlady expertly organizing the details and with the experienced and fun guides ensuring a successful and safe trip to the summit, we were in the best hands at every turn. I cannot wait to go back, and would highly recommend taking a trip with Ecuador Eco Adventure and experience an incredible place with the best! See more..
4.5 Iglesia de Balbanera (154 reviews)
- Must See Before Sunrise or After Sunset
Churches & Cathedrals

Our travel guide insisted that we leave our B&B in Riobamba at 5:30 AM to see this beautiful church. He was right! See more..
4.5 Mount Chimborazo (111 reviews)
- Staying one night at Refugio Carrel, 4850 m, on my own
Mountains

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. See more..
4.5 Catedral de Riobamba (111 reviews)
- Impressive building with lots of details
Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

We could only wonder the impressive building from outside because it’s closed. But the massive portal with all fine details stone carvings impressed us a lot. BTW, the city Riobamba has many interesting colonial buildings around. See more..
4.5 Tren Crucero (87 reviews)
- Fabulous experience!
Friday: Scenic Railroads

The Ecuadorian Train was called "the impossible one". When the project was finished, the train brought together for the first time the young Ecuador, it connected the Pacific coast with the Andean highlands, carrying voices, colors and goods to every corner of the country. Ride the train and be part of an historical journey: feel the excitement when you go up to the Andes; see the amazing climatic transition when the landscape changes in front of you eyes, feel the cool air from the mountains while the daunting Devil´s Nose appears in the horizon! This journey will take you from zero to 2,300 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l) featuring an authentic Ecuador, on board a comfortable panoramic convoy. Discover by yourself why this railway was known as the "most difficult train in the world". Schedule and routes: - Round Trip, Guayaquil (Duran) - Alausi - Guayaquil | Saturdays to Sundays (2 per month) - One Way departing Guayaquil (Duran) to Alausi | Saturdays (2 per month) - One Way from Alausi to Guayaquil (Duran) - | Sundays (2 per month) See more..
4.5 Lakes of Ozogoche (Lagunas de Ozogoche) (61 reviews)
- Excellent to get relaxed and enjoy from the peace of nature
Bodies of Water

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. See more..
4.5 Altar Mountain (48 reviews)
- One of the most amazing treks in ecuador
Mountains

I would highly sugguest it. Bring boots because in rainy season there is knee deep mud. However it is completely worth it. Amazing views. One of my favorites from all of south america See more..
4.5 Market Guamote (47 reviews)
- 2 Thumbs Up!
Speciality & Gift Shops

The indigenous community is very present in this region. I stand tall, giant-like, in comparison. The people here are very poor. They farm the land and sustain their families. The majority of the people here speak Kinchwa and Spanish. Formal education is lacking with illiteracy in women at approx. 37%, and men 21%. The majority of the people here lack sewage (9% with sewage) with approx. 50% having in door plumbing (toilets). Less than 9% have piped water in their house. The town is famous for its Thursday market when the people come from miles away to sell their produce and animals, as well as barter. See more..
4.5 Sangay National Park (27 reviews)
- Atillo Lakes and the road Riobamba Macas by public bus.
National Parks

The park features two active volcanoes, rainforests, glaciers. It is home to animals such as tapirs, ocelots, pumas and porcupines. See more..
4.5 Avenida De Los Volcanes (15 reviews)
- Breathtaking
Mountains • Volcanos

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. See more..
4.5 Reserva de Produccion de Fauna (13 reviews)
- Wild life and Chimborazo Volcano
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Tha vast reserve around the volcano. Many wild vicunas. The lower camp near volcano is on the high of 4800 meters, so breathing there is not easy. The next stop is on 5 km. See more..
4.5 Laguna Condor Cocha (9 reviews)
- top elevation
Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water

it was surprizingly hard to get there - we were struggling with high altitude but enjoyed at the same time! See more..
4.5 Monumento a la Libertad (7 reviews)
- A pleasant place to relax
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

The monument sits in the middle of a beautiful little park surrounded by colorful houses. The park is green with nicely sculptured trees and plants. A large church occurs at one end of the park. It is a nice place to sit and enjoy the scenery. When visiting Alausi, it is a must stop. See more..
4.5 Markt Guamote (7 reviews)
- All Markets are the Same but Different
Flea & Street Markets

That’s right! Every town has a nice market where you can learn about the different native fruits and vegetables or varieties. I am so amazed by the size of their squash in Ecuador. We saw a squash that probably weighed 30 – 40 lbs. Then there is avocado that is incredibly cheap, different varieties of bananas, some for eating, some for cooking. How about the bright, colorful and vibrant traditional costumes of their local women. You can take a picture from your zoom lens so not to be intrusive or ask permission if you have to take their picture. Be prepared to be rejected. They do not smile because they are very shy. You can also slip a dollar or some treats. That is what I did. I brought bags of treats. It is always an entertaining sight to visit a local market. See more..