San Pedro Cathedral
San Pedro Cathedral

Andean Highlands (Sierra Region) > Chimborazo province > Riobamba

San Pedro Cathedral is located in front of the Plaza Mayor (Parque Maldonado) in Riobamba, Ecuador. It is also known as Riobamba Cathedral. Built-in white limestone contains reliefs that are present in the original Spanish expressions, scenes from the Old and New Testaments and religious iconography.

Balbanera Church
Balbanera Church

Andean Highlands (Sierra Region) > Chimborazo province

Balbanera is the oldest Catholic church in Ecuador, built by the Spaniards in 1534. The Balbanera church is located in Cajabamba town, 11 mi. (18 km.) from Riobamba near the Colta lake. The church is built with stones, its arched entryway features low pillars, cherubs, and rough religious imagery. Also worth noting are what appear to be ... Read more

Loma de Quito church
Loma de Quito church

Andean Highlands (Sierra Region) > Chimborazo province > Riobamba

Loma de Quito church is located on the top of the “Hill of Quito” in Riobamba, Ecuador. Its construction highlights its domes and interior paintings. It serves as a congregation site for thousands of participants in the traditional passes of El Nino, Holy Week, and Holy Tuesday. This beautiful church is one of the most ... Read more

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Churches & Cathedrals

Spanish colonists built Ecuador’s oldest churches during the 16th century. Their religious influence persists to this day, and some of Ecuador’s grandest cathedrals were built as late as the 20th century. Here are some of the churches and monasteries that are well worth a visit during a trip to Ecuador.

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