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Iglesia de Balbanera, Riobamba

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  • Lovely old church in Balbanera. Built in 1536 by the Spanish. Great views of Chimborazo from the carpark. Nicely kep and worth a visit  more »
  • Little church just off the main road. Easily accessible. Definitely would recommend to make a short stop there if you are passing by. Church itself is very modest and is nothing like European churches...  more »
  • After trekking around the Chimborazo, I got a ride down to the entrance and ended up going to Colta lake with these teachers, and since the Church is on the way we stopped and took pictures. it was ve...  more »
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  • Historical site that must visit.
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  • Simply beautiful! The first Church of the Ecuador, founded August 15, 1534
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  • The oldest church of the Ecuador, dates back to the year 1534. Near the church there is sale of handicrafts and a cafeteria. You can visit nearby Colta Lake.
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  • Beautiful church. It remains open on the day and there are mass Sundays at 7 am.
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  • first Catholic Church in ecuador, very simple and where you can see if these with luck and the day is sunny chimborazo
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