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V!VA User‘s Description Broad streets and aging, but still-charming colonial buildings characterize this buzzing town, located in the heart of the central Andes. The capital of Chimborazo Province, Riobamba is a commercial hub for both nearby indigenous communities and the city's more European-styled constituents. Originally located 20 kilometers south — until an earthquake leveled it in 1797 — the Riobamba of today features several attractive cathedrals, plazas and parks, including the noteworthy Parque Maldonado, Parque Sucre, Parque Guayaquil and Santa Bárbara Cathedral. The location of the various attractions are indicated on signposts scattered throughout the city and can be visited within a couple of hours. Be aware that, while you will be able to admire many of the city's famous structures from the outside, the churches are rarely open during the week. When you've exhaused the Riobamba sites, seek out one of the many tours that take visitors to attractions, such as Inca ruins, located outside the city limits.
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