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Iglesia de Balbanera, the oldest catholic church in Ecuador is situated 17 km outside of Riobamba. It was founded on August 15, 1534.
The catholic church of La Balbanera, full name La Iglesia de la Virgen María Natividad de La Balbanera, in Riobamba was constructed in 1524, making it the oldest church constructed by the Spaniards in Ecuador.
La Iglesia de la Virgen María Natividad de La Balbanera
Frescos decorate the facade of the Balbanera Church in Riobamba. Notably the covered pottery jars on top of fake columns that were used to brew chicha and angels carrying a shigra on both sides of the entrance emphasize the influence of local artisans in building this church.
La Iglesia de la Virgen María Natividad de La Balbanera
Frescos decorate the facade of the Balbanera Church in Riobamba. Notably the covered pottery jars on top of fake columns that were used to brew chicha and angels carrying a shigra on both sides of the entrance emphasize the influence of local artisans in building this church.
La Iglesia de la Virgen María Natividad de La Balbanera
Frescos decorate the facade of the Balbanera Church in Riobamba. Notably the covered pottery jars on top of fake columns that were used to brew chicha and angels carrying a shigra on both sides of the entrance emphasize the influence of local artisans in building this church.
La Iglesia de la Virgen María Natividad de La Balbanera
Frescos decorate the facade of the Balbanera Church in Riobamba. Notably the covered pottery jars on top of fake columns that were used to brew chicha and angels carrying a shigra on both sides of the entrance emphasize the influence of local artisans in building this church.
Local residents on the way to the Sunday market in the Ecuadorian highlands between Riobamba and Alausi
Beautiful landscape in the highlands between Riobamba and Alausi, both in the Chimborazo Province of Ecuador
View over a valley in the Andes
Beautiful landscape in the highlands between Riobamba and Alausi in the Chimborazo Province of Ecuador
Scenic mountain landscape in Ecuador
Scenic overlook along the Panamerican Highway near Alausi, Ecuador
Colorful houses along the railway in San Pedro de Alausí, a small touristy town in the Chimborazo province of Ecuador
The tourist train at the station in San Pedro de Alausí getting ready for the 500 meter descend over 12 km to the Devil's nose at Sibambe station
San Pedro de Alausí is a small touristy town in the Chimborazo province of Ecuador. The main attraction is the train ride to the Devil's Nose.
The tourist train at the station in San Pedro de Alausí getting ready for the 500 meter descend over 12 km to the Devil's nose at Sibambe station
On the train to the Devil's Nose just after leaving the small village of Alausi in the Andes of Ecuador
The devil's nose train crossing a bridge near Alausi station on the way down to the bottom of the valley in Sibambe
Solitary tree on top of the steep Andean mountains in the gorge between Alausi and Sibambe train stations
That's what's all the fuss is about - the switch for the zigzag mountain climb of the train
Barely visible against the harsh morning light is the zigzag line the trains have to take around the Devil's Nose Mountain in order to climb out of this valley
Devil's Nose - Nariz Del Diablo
The Trans-Andean railroad snakes around Devil's Nose Mountain and zigzags into the valley towards Sibambe station
Devil's Nose - Nariz Del Diablo
The Trans-Andean railroad snakes around Devil's Nose Mountain and zigzags into the valley towards Sibambe station
Tourist train at Sibambe Station near the Devil's Nose, Ecuador. On the tracks in the center of the image, two local dudes with a donkey and a llama pose for pictures, asking for no less than a dollar
