Province de l'Équateur

Chimborazo Province

Home to Chimborazo, the point on Earth closest to space due to the equatorial bulge. Riobamba is a transport and agricultural hub with a conservative, indigenous-influenced culture.

Capitale

Riobamba

Climat

Cold highland, dramatic temperature swings

Population

500,000

Coût de la Vie

Faible

Communauté Expat

Very small. A handful of mountaineers and missionaries. Not a typical expat destination.

Santé

Basic. Hospital Docente de Riobamba serves the region.

Connue Pour

  • Chimborazo volcano
  • Devil's Nose train
  • Indigenous markets
  • Andean agriculture

Aéroports

None — use Quito (UIO, ~3hrs) or Guayaquil (GYE, ~4hrs)
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