Chimborazo's Refuges and the Hielero's Legacy

Day four in Riobamba: Sebastián attempts the Chimborazo refuge climb, talks ice merchants with a guide, and eats hornado at a local market. Plus the real costs of the high-altitude trip and what to book before you go. ☕ 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 29 of Ecuador Travel Podcast with Sebastián Andrade. Sebastián Andrade is in Riobamba, Ecuador. Places in this episode: Reserva de Producción de Fauna Chimborazo, Carrel refuge, Parque Maldonado, Mercado La Condamine, Banco Pichincha, Santa Rosa, Bear Brothers GastroPub, Parque 21 de Abril. Covered: Chimborazo refuge hike and altitude, Hielero ice merchant history, Tren del Hielo railway, Mercado La Condamine food and costs, Banking and cédula paperwork, Santa Rosa artisan quarter. Chapters:00:00 Carrel refuge01:17 High mountain wind04:34 Parque Maldonado05:28 Banco Pichincha06:55 Parque 21 de Abril A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Chimborazo #Riobamba #EcuadorTravel #Andes #Hieleros #TrenDelHielo #MercadoLaCondamine #SantaRosa #AltitudeTrekking #VolcanoHiking #EcuadorBudget #SouthAmericaTravel #IndigenousMarket #Guamote #CedulaEcuador #LivingInEcuador https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ecuador/