The Penipe canton is a destination of natural charms, a favorite destination to visit with the family and enjoy in each attraction the delicious traditional gastronomy and the natural charms that impress. Soon we will resume travel and this place should be in your travel plans.
Some of the site’s attractions are part of the Sangay National Park, a World Heritage Site. Penipe is located northeast of the province of Chimborazo, from Riobamba it has a distance of 22 km, the access roads are in good condition, which facilitates the mobility of any type of private vehicle. The cost of intercantonal transportation is $0.60 cents and the minimum average taxi fare is $8.00 dollars.
This Andean area is made up of seven parishes: Bayushig, Bilbao, El Altar, La Candelaria, Matus, Penipe and Puela, which are characterized by having, in their towns and communities, natural places for recreation and rest, located near waterfalls, lagoons and rivers. In addition, the cultural relevance is reflected in its history, games and customs of its local inhabitants, enterprising and supportive people.
This great tourist offer is accompanied by delicious gastronomy, based on local products such as corn, potatoes, carrots and beans; as well as fruits including apple, pear, blackberry, claudia and lemon. And and their dishes stand out such as corn tortillas made on stone, potatoes with guinea pig, drinks and fruit jams, which are coveted by visitors.
When touring the attractions you can go trekking along trails, where you can appreciate the beauty of the Tungurahua Volcano and the Nevado el Altar, as well as the flora and fauna of the sector. And horseback riding through the beautiful páramos of Puela, El Altar and Matus.
It also adds adrenaline when practicing canopy and tubing in beautiful waterfalls. Also observe the variety of bird species in the Puela parish, the Palictahua river in Tambo and El Altar. Add to all this the opportunity to photograph the beautiful landscapes.
Other alternatives are geotourism and rural tourism that allow visitors to enjoy the wealth of spaces of historical significance and geology due to the volcanic activity of Tungurahua and El Altar, with sites of interest for the development of research. In addition, you will share with the inhabitants, activities such as agriculture, livestock and their way of life.
The entrance to the natural sites is free of charge. It is advisable to visit it with professional guides. The short tours have an approximate value of $20 dollars, and for the visit to the Yellow Lagoon the cost is $50 dollars for groups of a maximum of 5 people.
Most of the tourist establishments are located in the El Altar and La Candelaria parishes, the cost of accommodation is approximately $15 dollars per person.
For these and many more reasons Ecuador should be your destination. This State institution promotes the I Promise Ecuador campaign, which has the purpose of boosting domestic tourism and promoting the different destinations that invite us to return to our roots and the countryside.