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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.

5.02 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 There are historical references that the peace treaty of the so-called "War of the Center" was signed in the Hacienda San Nicolás house, where the revolutionary forces of Alfaro confronted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.

5.46 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.

6.00 Km.

San Fernando Rural Dairy Plant

San Fernando New Lac is the name of one of the oldest cheese and quesillo factories in the canton of the same name, province of Azuay. It is a family enterprise that has belonged to the Gavilanes family for three generations. The current manager is Diego Gavilánez Pacheco. Fábrica San Fernando produced hundreds of units per day. Every day of the year. Each one uses 3.2 liters of milk. The work begins very early, with the collection of milk from the farms. The pasteurization process eliminates all types of bacteria or pathogenic organisms. The milk is heated in vats, by means of vaporization, to 70 degrees centigrade. It is then cooled. Curdling is done at 37 degrees. From there to the moulds, pressing and drying. The fresh cheese, the mozzarella cheese and the ricotta or quesillo are ready. They are distributed to the main cities in the country, such as Cuenca and Guayaquil. Lácteos San Fernando, by appointment, receives groups of tourists for tastings. In the 1960s, eight cheese producers were trained in Quito to improve quality, implement new technologies and modernize production. They were the seeds of a new era in cheese making. Today, some 25 factories operate in the canton. Cheese production in the San Fernando canton is sustained by the milk productivity of its livestock. Other attractions of the town are the Busa lagoon, the San Pablo hill and its church.

6.05 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.

6.08 Km.

Hill of Quito

On the site of the famous battle of Tapi, a place of pilgrimage and enjoyment rises. The "Loma a Quito" is a complex that integrates the San Antonio de Padua Church and the April 21 Park, where you can see the Narea mural What should you know? The San Antonio de Padua Church is located on Argentinos and Juan Lavalle streets. Parque 21 de Abril is located between Calle Argentinos, Av. Miguel Antel León and José Orozco. On April 21, 1822, in the "Loma de Quito" the battle of independence "Batalla de Tapi" was fought, a confrontation that occurred between elements of the independence forces led by the Venezuelan general Antonio José de Sucre and the royalist forces commanded by Colonel Nicolás López. This is a cavalry action performed without firing a single bullet. On this elevation, the beautiful church located at the top of the Loma de Quito is currently erected, and is run by the Franciscan fathers. In its construction, its domes stand out, as well as the interior paintings painted by Spanish, Italian and Ecuadorian artists. The start of construction of the temple was on August 26, 1883 and it was blessed on April 15, 1951, being its promoter Fray Toribio López, it is one of the most popular temples for the faithful, a large number of celebrations are held here. liturgical acts throughout the year.

6.45 Km.