Riobamba - The City at the Feet of the Giant
- Juan Franciso Carrasco
- Sep 12, 2023
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 26
By Juan Francisco Carrasco
It is no secret that one of the most important natural icons that Ecuador possesses is the Chimborazo. This volcano that imposingly rises 6,263 meters above the sea level has become a national icon creating admiration in tourists, photographers and climbers all around the world, remaining as the highest point on Earth and the nearest one to the sun when measured from the center of the planet. Beside this colossal volcano, you can find the city of Riobamba, also called the Sultan of the Andes, because this beautiful city is not only next to the Chimborazo but is also surrounded by the volcanoes Carihuairazo, Altar and Tungurahua, giving the Ciudad Bonita a privileged location in between beautiful snowy mountains.
