Things to Do in Riobamba

Riobamba offers diverse outdoor activities including road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and mountain biking. The region features varied terrain from high-altitude paramo to river basins, with the Chimborazo volcano as a central feature.

Riobamba features more than 50 routes on komoot, explored by over 900 visitors. These routes have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.

Riobamba's Andean landscapes provide road cycling routes with varied topography and significant elevation changes, ranging from moderate to difficult. Some routes require very good fitness due to steep climbs. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes in Riobamba guide.

Riobamba is known for mountain biking, especially downhill descents from the Chimborazo volcano. Routes cater to various skill levels, from easy descents through the Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve to more challenging trails with single tracks and dirt roads. Explore options in the MTB Trails in Riobamba guide.

Riobamba offers several trails and parks suitable for jogging. Loma de Quito Park and Parque Lineal Chibunga are good options, featuring mostly paved surfaces for various fitness levels. The Running Trails in Riobamba guide provides more details.

The region offers routes suitable for touring cycling, including paths alongside the Machangara River basin. Some routes are traffic-free, providing a safer environment for families. Refer to the Traffic-free bike rides in Riobamba guide for specific options.

The majestic Chimborazo volcano is a central feature, standing at over 20,500 feet (6,200 meters) above sea level. Other significant natural features include the Carihuayrazo volcano, El Altar volcano with its yellow lagoon, and lagoons like Colta Lagoon.

Komoot offers several guides for Riobamba, including Road Cycling Routes in Riobamba, Cycling in Riobamba, Running Trails in Riobamba, Traffic-free bike rides in Riobamba, and MTB Trails in Riobamba.

Official tourism information for Riobamba can be found on the Riobamba Turismo website. The official website is gadmriobamba.gob.ec.

The official phone number for the GAD Municipal Riobamba, which handles tourism inquiries, is +593 32969212.

The Chimborazo Wildlife Production Reserve encompasses the Chimborazo volcano and is home to diverse flora and fauna, including vicuñas and the Andean condor. It provides a backdrop for exploration with trails through paramo, moorlands, and forests.