Chimborazo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
volcano and highest mountain in Ecuador
About Chimborazo
Chimborazo's peak is Earth's further point from its center, kilometers farther than theEverest's. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid, i.e. it is a little bit "thicker" near the equator. Under clear conditions, the summit of Chimborazo can be seen fromGuayaquil, nearly 140 km (87 mi) away. The nearest cities are Riobamba (~30 km to the southeast),Ambato(~30 km to the northeast) andGuaranda(~25 km to the southwest). Chimborazo is surrounded by theReserva de Producción Faunistica Chimborazo, which forms a protected ecosystem to preserve the habitat for the Andes native vicuñas (same family as llamas - nicknamed the "Andes damsels"), llamas and alpacas.
Chimborazo Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 3 sections including: