Sultana of the Andes

Quito, Nov 17 (Prensa Latina) In the heart of Ecuador, the city of Riobamba shines with the imposing title of Sultana of the Andes, a nickname well deserved as it is located at the foot of the Chimborazo volcano, the closest point to the Sun from “the middle” of the Earth. This geographical feature gives it an impressive appearance that is liked by both residents and tourists, since the colossus can be seen from almost any corner of the city, inhabited by 177 thousand people. For those who enter its streets, the colonial architecture stands out, a style that can be appreciated in buildings such as the Cathedral, the Monastery of La Concepción and in the surroundings of Sucre Park, although there are also glimpses of Creole modernity.

November 17, 2024
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The history of Riobamba, capital of the province of Chimborazo, dates back to pre-Columbian times, when it was inhabited by the Puruhá people, before becoming the first city founded by the Spanish in 1534 in what is now Ecuador.

In 1797 it was destroyed by an earthquake and later moved to its current location, where 435 buildings of monumental category are erected.

Its inhabitants claim that Riobamba is the cradle of Ecuadorian nationality, since the first Constituent Assembly of the nascent Republic of Ecuador was held there and the first Magna Carta was signed on September 23, 1830.

This Andean city is also an educational and cultural center, home to important schools and universities in the country such as the Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo and the Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo. In addition, the people of Riobamba are known for their delicious cuisine, with dishes such as hornado, a recipe for roasted pork over wood that is very popular in the Ecuadorian highlands.

With tourism development and sustainability projects, this Sultana of the Andes seeks to strengthen itself as an adventure and cultural destination that each year attracts thousands of visitors eager to discover its landscapes, enjoy its flavors and experience its hospitality.

(Taken from Orbe)