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The Guano Mummy

For centuries, the city of Guano has been the custodian of an important relic that today could represent a missing link. However, the Guano Mummy keeps a series of data of common interest. The mummy is believed to belong to the missionary Fray Lázaro de Santofimia, who since the mid-16th century has been the guardian of the church and the former Asunción convent. When he died, the body of Fray Lázaro was buried in the central nave of the temple, after the earthquake of 1949, a group of municipal employees found the mummy; Along with his body, a small mouse was also found in the same state. Both bodies were mummified naturally. In recent years, the mummy has rested in the Guano Museum that was built next to the church, where national and foreign visitors come to decipher the secrets that the only mummy found in Ecuador keeps.

6.05 Km.

Sesquicentennial Park

A space for sports use that has children's games. Here you can have fun doing sports, the place has free Wi-Fi available granted by the municipality of Riobamba. What should you know? The practice of sport summons the people of Riobamb to the Sesquicentennial Park This recreational site has three synthetic courts, four for multiple use to practice sports such as: volleyball, soccer or tennis; there is a skate rink, another for professional skating and there is a specific area for jogging or walking, which is one kilometer long. Next to the park is the Olympic Bike Track, which is the venue for national and international competitions. The park has a specific and safe area where the playgrounds are located. For citizen safety there is adequate lighting for sports training at night. To have access to the fields, it must be requested through a letterhead letter to the Director of Justice and Municipal Surveillance, the letterhead is requested at the collection windows of the GAD of Riobamba, this as part of the process that seeks the care and use of public spaces in the city.

7.82 Km.

Ricpamba Park

A theme park, recreational with a forest nursery. Where you can take guided tours and enjoy a wonderful tour. What should you know? The Ricpamba environmental theme park is a recreational center, which occupies the facilities of the former forest nursery of the Riobamba Municipal Autonomous Decentralized Government. It is an alternative for family gatherings, a park that invites enjoyment, education and relaxation, it also promotes care and love for nature since it has rest spaces, trails, an artificial lagoon, barbecues, nurseries, an environmental ecological farm, a projection room, interpretation spaces, flora, fauna and the river that runs around it that make it perfect for recreational activities in balance with the natural environment. Unlike other parks, this one does not have soccer, basketball or volleyball courts because it is intended for the conservation of nature by creating ecological awareness in the people who visit it, Ricpamba Riobamba has an area of approximately nine hectares, it was inaugurated on the 9th of November 2014. In this place, in addition, visitors can learn, recreate and learn more about the importance of caring for nature. In addition, prior authorization from the Department of Environment, Health and Hygiene, families can have picnics and barbecues. Interactive tour to learn how to take care of nature The tour is interactive and is guided by technicians from the Cabildo Riobambeño to cement this message. In this need, and as part of a process that seeks to generate a culture of environmental awareness, the Municipality of Riobamba, in cooperation with the Madrid City Council, created the theme park called 'Ricpamba', inside which environmental walks can be carried out, in which citizens can have a clear experience of what it means to care for nature and protect local natural resources, such as the Chibunga River. The tour is completed when, once the importance of caring for nature and the need for afforestation and reforestation is known, each of the children can plant a small plant, as a mark of their commitment to caring for the environment. Schedules It is open from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:30 and Saturday and Sunday from 08:30 to 18:00.

8.50 Km.

Monument to Luis Alberto Costales

Tribute to Dr. Luis Alberto Costales, one of the most important sons of Riobamba. The monument to Luis Alberto Costales Cazar is an emblematic work of the city of Riobamba, it was designed in 2009 by the Quito sculptor, muralist and illustrator Eddie Crespo Garzón at the request of the city's Municipal Council, in order to commemorate the memory of this poet, philosopher, teacher, speaker, historian, farmer and politician from Rio de Janeiro, in addition to presenting the poetic work of Luis Alberto Costales. The Municipal Council of Riobamba held the vote that gave way to the planning of the work. The main monetary resource was donated by the writer's family, while the Municipality of Riobamba provided the physical space for the construction of the monument. The inauguration was held on May 2, 2009, on José Veloz and Jacinto González Avenues and was attended by the former Mayor of Guayaquil, former Minister of Government and former President of the National Congress, Eng. Raúl Baca Carbo, close friend of the writer. Thus, a platoon from the Galapagos Armored Brigade was also present; who marched from the base to the location of the monument and Grenadiers of Tarqui to pay tribute to this famous character. The monument is made up of a hexagon of 6 Greek-style pillars, representing each of the writer's children. 3 types of stone were used, the first extracted from the Chimborazo volcano for the pillars, black stone for the faces and finally flagstone was used for the floor. The square that surrounds it was decorated with benches and lions carved in stone and gardens.

8.70 Km.

Armored Cavalry Military Museum

The historical museum is located in what is now the property of the 11th Galapagos Armored Cavalry Brigade based in the city of Riobamba. Military Museum "Historic House" of the Galapagos Armored Cavalry Brigade No. 11 These lands were the jurisdiction of the “San Nicolás” farm, located north of the city at the exit to Guano and owned by Colonel Melchor Costales. The owner built a farm house to house the workers, replacing an existing shack. This house was later refurbished and is what is now known as the Brigade's current museum. There are historical references that the peace treaty of the so-called "War of the Center" was signed in the Hacienda San Nicolás house, where the revolutionary forces of Alfaro confronted the conservatives. Attractions of the Riobamba Military Museum Room 1: Communications Here you can see the evolution of communication, it is a light look at the existence of the company and its technical and functional evolution. Room 2: Artillery There are American and Italian howitzers, anti-aircraft machine guns, etc. Room 3: Infantry It dates from 1798 when rifles began to be made with much more modern technology. Weapons also have their corner in this museum, rifles and other weapons of the Armed Forces are exhibited. Room 4: Exhibitions Photos of events that occurred in the city, photos of the commanders and founders are exhibited. Room 5: Cavalry There are different types of chairs and accessories used by the cavalry. Room 6: Furniture A variety of objects are presented; among these uniforms, military beds, religious images and sabers. Hours of operation of the Military Museum of Armored Cavalry Previous call.

8.71 Km.

University Library - Unach

This academic support center of the National University of Chimborazo allows access to bibliographic and multimedia collections. Welcome to the Unach Library The Library of the National University of Chimborazo de Riobamba - Ecuador, is an academic support center that promotes study, learning and research, facilitating access to information to the entire university community, through the management, organization and dissemination of its bibliographical and documentary funds that help the consultants in their investigations. On the two floors where the Unach Library operates, it has a documentary collection of 14,760 copies, several reading rooms and a digital library, which can be accessed from the institutional website, which allows users to access scientific bases . Additionally, it has a multimedia room, with 5 computers from which you can access information and consult the catalogs of existing material in the libraries.

9.17 Km.