Provincie van Ecuador

Chimborazo Provincie

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.

Hoofdstad

Riobamba

Klimaat

Cold highland, dramatic temperature swings

Bevolking

500,000

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Laag

Expatgemeenschap

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

Gezondheidszorg

Basic. Hospital Docente de Riobamba serves the region.

Bekend om

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

Luchthavens

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