Chimborazo Province

The province of Chimborazo, Ecuador's highest peak, with highland volcanoes, Indigenous markets and the "Devil's Nose" railway as highlights.

Chimborazo lies in the central Andes of Ecuador, with Riobamba as its capital. Mount Chimborazo is the country's highest peak, and its summit is the point on Earth's surface farthest from the planet's center; wild vicuñas can be seen in the surrounding reserve. The "Devil's Nose" scenic train from Alausí zigzags down a steep rock face, and places such as Guamote hold traditional Indigenous markets. The highland climate is cool, with more stable weather in the dry season (roughly June to September). Riobamba lies on the Pan-American Highway and can be reached by road from Quito or Cuenca.

Destinations

• Riobamba (Chimborazo)
• Baños de Agua Santa

Itineraries

• Avenue of Volcanoes: Quito to Cuenca – Head south along the Andean ridge, passing Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, and Chimborazo, all the way to Cuenca.
• Baños to Amazon Loop – Travel from Quito to the adventure hub of Baños, descend to Puyo and the Misahuallí rainforest, and return to Quito via…
• Ecuador Highlights: Andes, Amazon & Galapagos – A two-week journey connecting Quito, Cotopaxi, Baños, the Yasuní rainforest, and two islands in the Galapagos.