THE PROVINCE OF CHIMBORAZO

The province of Chimborazo is located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Mountain region. It was created on June 25, 1826.
Its extension reaches 6600 km2. The capital of this province is Riobamba city.
Chimborazo province is divided into ten cantons and 61 parishes. The cantons of the province are: Riobamba, Alausi Colta Cumandá, Chambo, Chunchi, Guamote, Guano, Pallatanga and Penipe.
The distances to the three main cities of Ecuador Riobamba are: Quito 180 km., a 216km Guayaquil, and Cuenca 235km.

The temperature in this province is around 13°C, the vegetation depend the altitude of the zone and this varies between 1630 meters above sea level and the tropical climate in Cumanda.

The architecture in Riobamba have identity based around his historic center, this was designed for Italians architects in the colonial era, the principal buildings are The post office building, The cathedral, The San Felipe basilica between others.

Touristic Places.

·         Riobamba cathedral

·         Museum of LA CONCEPCIÓN

·         Museum of the Central Bank

·         Chimborazo mountain

·         Ozogoche Lake

·         Colta Lake

·         Balbanera church

·         Park Archeology Punin

Typical food

The typical food of this province is famous around the country and continent, the hornado is a dish that exist in all places of the country but the hornado of Riobamba is avowed how the better. This is pork meat baked in a wood oven.

Other typical food in Riobamba is the ceviche de chochos, fritada, Tortillas de maíz, chicha con huevo, jugo de sal, yaguarlocro.

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THE PROVINCE OF TUNGURAHUA.

Tungurahua Province is located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Sierra, its capital is Ambato. It has an area of 3,334 square kilometers and is located 2,557 meters above sea level.
In land area is the smallest province of Ecuador. "Representing 1.24% of the national area and a population density of 134.9 inhabitants per km2. one of the highest in the country.

He has a great cultural appeal. It is named for the volcano found here the same name, which is erupting since December 1999 to the present.
Ambato is the provincial capital. It has an area of 3,334 km ², is located 2,620 meters above the sea level.

Touristic Places.

• Pinllo ( Ambato)
• Ficoa(Ambato)
• The cathedral (Ambato)
• Church Medalla Milagrosa (Ambato)
• Church la Merced (Ambato)
• Quisapincha (Ambato)
• Feria en Salasaka (Pelileo)

Typical food

The most famous typical food of this province is llapingachos

Other typical foods that we can found in this province are:

Gallinas y pan de Pinllo

Empanadas de viento (Atocha)

Melcocha (baños)