Chimborazo is in the Chimborazo Province of Ecuador, 150 km (93 mi) south-southwest of the city of Quito, Ecuador. It is a neighbor to 5,018 m (16,463 ft) high Carihuairazo, another inactive stratovolcano.

Chimborazo, mountain peak, central Ecuador, in the Cordillera Occidental of the Andes. Rising to 20,702 feet (6,310 meters), it is the highest peak of Ecuador and was long mistakenly thought to be …

La Reserva de Producción Faunistíca Chimborazo gets its name for the hundreds of vicuñas that can be seen poking around in the area. They were imported from Chile in 1980 and are a protected specie …

Oct 31, 2025 · Chimborazo had been thought to be extinct, but new studies have shown that it still is an active volcano. Although there are no historical eruptions, Chimborazo erupted at least 7 times …

Oct 8, 2024 · But there is one more contender for highest mountain: Mount Chimborazo, an inactive stratovolcano in the Cordillera Occidental range of the Ecuadorian Andes. When measured from sea …

Oct 23, 2024 · Chimborazo, a massive ice-capped stratovolcano, towers at an impressive elevation of 6,310 meters (20,703 feet). Its most recent reported eruption occurred in 550 AD, marking a …

Chimborazo is located in the Cordillera Occidental range of the Andes in Ecuador. It is a stunning stratovolcano and holds the title of being the highest mountain in Ecuador, soaring to an impressive …

Jul 25, 2025 · Discover Chimborazo National Park, home to Ecuador's highest mountain and Earth's farthest point from the center. Plan your visit with our complete guide to hiking, wildlife, and cultural …

May 28, 2024 · Chimborazo, a dormant stratovolcano located in Ecuador, is one of the most significant landmarks in the country. It forms part of the Andes mountain range, the longest continental …

Dec 11, 2005 · In 1802, Mount Chimborazo was thought to be the world’s tallest mountain, and the ambitious young German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt set out to climb