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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 9 MIN

Chimborazo, Ice Merchants, and a School Fair

from Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade · host Sebastián Andrade

On day three in Riobamba, Sebastián scouts the Chimborazo refuge route, talks ice-merchant history at the Tren del Hielo, wanders the back-to-school fair at La Dolorosa, and eats his way through the Mercado La Condamine. He also gets practical about costs, safety, and the lunar eclipse aftermath. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ecuador: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ecuador guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Riobamba, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Terminal Terrestre Riobamba, Tren del Hielo station, Parque 21 de Abril, Mercado La Condamine, Santa Rosa barrio, La Cafetería de María, Asher Hospedaje y Turismo, La Dolorosa. Covered: Chimborazo refuge trip planning, Hielero ice merchant history, Back-to-school fair Feria del Estudiante, Market food and costs, Riobamba city districts and safety, Practical local transport and prices. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room interior01:32 Bus terminal concourse03:05 La Dolorosa04:03 Parque 21 de Abril05:38 Santa Rosa barrio06:31 La Cafetería de María08:10 City street evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chimborazo #Riobamba #EcuadorTravel #Andes #TrenDelHielo #Hielero #MercadoLaCondamine #TravelEcuador #ChimborazoVolcano #BackToSchool #Ecuador #HighAltitude #LocalMarket #AndeanCulture #RiobambaEcuador #SouthAmericaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/

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