Riobamba

San Pedro de Riobamba is located in central Ecuador, in the Chambo River Valley of the Andes. Riobamba is a popular trekking and mountain climbing center of Ecuador, and is a base to climb Lost Pyramid of Puñay, El Altar, Carihuairazo, Sangay, Chimborazo and more. The train ride from Riobamba is also extremely scenic and popular, as well as its open-air markets where indigenous artisans sell their handicrafts. The beautiful city also boasts prestigious museums, and is enjoyable to walk around with its any parks, plazas and pre-colonial architecture to enjoy.