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The Painful Park

The interparish and intercantonal terminals are located in this park. A curious game is played on its courts, it is the traditional game of sucker. What should you know? This site has 2 cement courts for the practice of different sports such as soccer, basketball, ecuavoley and the traditional game of sucker. At one end of the park is the children's play area In the other, the interparish terminal is intercantonal that leads to the rural parishes of Licto, San Luis, Flores, Punín, Pungalá and the Chambo canton. All this complex is part of the La Dolorosa neighborhood, becoming the commercial and meeting point for the residents of the place.

0.78 Km.

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Riobamba

Singular temple, unique in several respects, throughout the Republic. What should you know? Construction: XIX century Architectural Style: Republican On the main facade stands the statue of Christ the King in commemoration of the centenary of the Republic. Inside you can see a roundabout and in the center is the main dome topped with a cross. Inside, the main altar stands out, several secondary altars, and busts of the Jesuit priests José Veloz and Juan Felix Proaño. Review Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Unique in its style in the country. As a result of the consecration of the Republic to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the idea of building a National Basilica was born on the initiative of Fr. Manuel José Proaño. Once the task was undertaken, the Riobambeños began to carry stones for the foundations from the Chibunga River, as well as from other places near the city of Riobamba. The financial contributions evidenced the generosity of Catholics. Brother Ramón Lecanda made the plans considering the Basilica of San Ignacio de Loyola as a model. On August 15, 1883, with all solemnity, the first stone was laid. Overcoming time, the efforts and sacrifices of the Riobambeños and the Jesuits, the Basilica is inaugurated on June 9, 1915. In 1930 the monument to Christ the King was inaugurated, raised in commemoration of the First Centenary of the Republic. Eucharist schedules The Basilica of Riobamba opens its doors during the hours for the Eucharist, the church is owned by the San Felipe Neri Educational Unit, so in the months of June and August for vacations, the church does not attend. Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 07h30 and 19h00.

0.80 Km.

Chapel of the Sacrilege of Riobamba

Chapel of Sacrilege Riobamba In this chapel took place the sacrilege of May 4, 1897 perpetrated by the pottery troops and the assassination of Rector P. Emilio Moscoso S.J. In the first decade of the 20th century, Fr. Francisco Villagómez S.J. began the reparatory acts before that desecration, later being declared this church as "Expiatory Temple". Eclectic in style, the tower stands out with its 4-sphere clock and the frescoes painted inside. The Society of Jesus has an old and close relationship with Riobamba. According to the historian Alfredo Costales Cevallos, in 1622 the Cabildo and the inhabitants of the city asked the Father Provincial to establish a school. José Félix Heredia cites that a new petition takes place on April 30, 1639 before the King of Spain for the opening of a school and college; and in 1644 an inn was opened. In 1687, the King of Spain issued the Certificate authorizing the foundation of the Jesuit College in Riobamba, but it was revoked due to insufficient financial resources. Finally the license for the foundation is granted in 1689; the School is established where the inn worked. The first Rector was Fr. Chicar. In 1767, the Jesuits were expelled by order of the King of Spain, Carlos III, and 22 of them who were in Riobamba were arrested. After the earthquake of 1797, the Jesuits returned to Riobamba and thanks to the contribution of Fr. José Veloz y Suarez, the Colegio San Felipe Neri was founded in May 1836. Sacrilege Chapel Schedule The Chapel of Sacrilege opens its doors during mass hours, the chapel is owned by the San Felipe Neri Educational Unit, so in the months of June and August for vacations, the chapel does not attend. Mass From Monday to Friday at 6:00 p.m. Tourist attractions Chapel of Sacrilege Main altar and painting of religious images on the inner walls of the temple.

0.88 Km.

San Alfonso Market

It is one of the traditional markets of the beautiful city of Riobamba. Its natural products fill the place with color and aroma, attracting families from Rio de Janeiro and visitors. What should you know? The Simón Bolívar market in Riobamba is traditionally known as the San Alfonso market. The San Alfonso market is one of the most popular markets for citizens. The fairs are held on days: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. This market offers products such as: vegetables, fruits, legumes, potatoes, thirds and various food stalls. This market is enchanting as it exhibits indigenous and mestizo faces, who come together to trade fresh fruits and vegetables. Black pudding from the San Alfonso Market Blood sausage is one of the oldest sausages in the American Andes and you can find it in the San Alfonso Market. In Riobamba, blood sausage has a peculiarity that distinguishes it: its filling has a slightly sweet flavor, due to the incorporation of scraped panela in its refried food. This sweet touch undoubtedly highlights the flavor of its filling that contains cabbage, raisins, cooked rice, pork rinds, mint, organ meats, salt and lard. The broth of 31 from the San Alfonso Market It is a generous broth that contains a wide collection of pork viscera: hearts, lungs, livers, guts, are some of the viscera that stand out. Very well seasoned with garlic, cumin, achiote and onion. Currently this dish can be found in the Mercado de San Alfonso. Medicinal plants of the San Alfonso Market In the "Medicinal Plants" section, 6 stalls offer all kinds of herbs to relieve any pain in the body and different diseases. The "leg of cow" is ideal to combat inflammation of the kidneys, cholesterol, fatty liver among others. Moringa is very effective for gastritis, stress and cancer. The "zorilla" for the inflamed colon and prostate. The "human meat" to heal wounds, diabetes and thyroid. The "ginger" for cough, flu, lung problems and throat inflammation. Business hours: Sunday to Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

0.91 Km.

San francisco Church

Iglesia de San Francisco a colonial church in Riobamba. San Francisco Church Review Temple located in the neighborhood of the same name, whose exterior murals were made by Eloy Narea in 1961, on its main facade two paintings of San Francisco stand out, inside two figures rest, on the left Santa Clara de Asís, and on the right San Francisco. The church was founded by the Franciscan Community, a religious training seminary operated on the site. As was customary, open-air fairs were organized in front of the churches, where various products were offered.

0.92 Km.

San Francisco Market

One of the markets that has always existed in the city, now offers a variety of products for Riobambeño families to prepare their food at home. Ice cream sundaes are the must-try dessert for everyone. In the Riobamba Canton, as was the custom since ancient times, open-air fairs were organized in front of the important churches of Riobamba, where products were offered outdoors with tents made of fabric and wood. Currently there is the Pedro de Lizarzaburu market, better known as the San Francisco Market of the Chimborazo Province. Various products for daily food are sold here, such as: legumes, thirds, chicken, fish, fruit and dairy products, and food stalls. You can also taste the traditional ice cream "on a stick" (creamy and "ice") that have been sold since 1969 in the "San Francisco" Market; In this place, 600 ice creams are prepared daily, of different flavors: blackberry, taxo, coconut and chocolate. Well known by Riobambeños and the most requested when it comes to indulging in a dessert. These ice creams were the first to be offered in the ¨San Francisco¨ Market, they cost 2 reais, today they are sold for 25 cents. And its traditional flavor is still everyone's favourite.

0.95 Km.