Riobamba Guided Tour

With this guided tour of Riobamba, you'll take a trip back to the 20th century to unravel the historical events that marked a before and after in the capital of the province of Chimborazo.

Description

We'll meet at Sucre Park at the designated time to kick off an engaging guided walking tour of Riobamba. As we explore, we'll come across notable landmarks and learn intriguing stories about the city's history.

Our first stop will be the León Theater, renowned as one of Ecuador's most exquisite theaters. Inside, we'll have the opportunity to take a tour and appreciate its architecture.

Next, we'll visit the Ecuadorian Post Office building, an impressive Italian-inspired structure designed by architects Natale and Luca Tormen. Inside, we'll delve into the significance of postal communication in Ecuador from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Before concluding the tour, we'll explore the Casa Museo of Riobamba and take a leisurely stroll to Maldonado Park, where we will learn about Pedro Vicente Maldonado Palomino y Flores, a prominent scientist from Riobamba.

We will conclude the tour with a visit to one of Riobamba's traditional ice cream shops, enjoying a complimentary ice cream. The tour lasts for 4 hours of exploration.