Chimborazo Collection

Humboldt and his party collecting plant
Specimens at the foot of Mount Chimborazo. Detail from Plate 25 Voyage aux Regions Equinoxiales by Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859)

Ecuador Chimborazo
Chimborazo and Carihuairazo, pictured by Whymper who was a noted mountaineer as well as artist

Comparison of mountain heights including Dhaulagiri in the Himalayas, Chimborazo, Mont Blanc, Mount Etna
FLO4568998 Comparison of mountain heights including Dhaulagiri in the Himalayas, Chimborazo, Mont Blanc, Mount Etna, and the mountain towns of Chota (Micuipampa), Quito, and Cinchoma

View over Riobamba towards Chimborazo Volcano at sunset, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Alpaca and Chimborazo Volcano, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

21 de Abril Park, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Train at Railway Station in Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Train leaving Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Train arriving at Railway Station in Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

View through the entrance to San Pedro Cathedral towards Maldonado Park, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Church of San Antonio, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

San Pedro Cathedral, Maldonado Park, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Neptune Fountain and Maldonado National College, Sucre Park, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Maldonado National College, Sucre Park, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Rainbow over Mountains, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Chimborazo Volcano at sunset, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Chimborazo Volcano seen from Riobamba, sunset, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Donkeys and Chimborazo Volcano, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

Chimborazo Volcano, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

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Bullfighting Bull from Spanish Stock, base of Chimborazo Volcano, Andes, Ecuador, South America Date: 08/11/2011

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Bull Fighting Bull from Spanish Stock, base of Chimborazo Volcano, Andes, Ecuador, South America Date: 08/11/2011

Ecuador Peak
South America; Ecuador; Andes; Highland; Chimborazo Volcano, Vicuna, animal, wildlife, peak, glacier, snow capped, high altitude, nature, landscape

Chimorazo
South America; Ecuador; Andes; Highland; Chimborazo, volcano

Chimborazo Volcano
South America; Ecuador; Andes; Highland; Riobamba, Chimborazo volcano

Views and Types of Ecuador (engraving)
729524 Views and Types of Ecuador (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views and Types of Ecuador. Drawings by T Castro, engraved by E Gimeno)

Mr Edward Whymper on the Andes (engraving)
1614826 Mr Edward Whymper on the Andes (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Edward Whymper on the Andes)

Chimborazo volcano. (engraving, ca. 1840)
5975617 Chimborazo volcano. (engraving, ca. 1840) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Ecuador. The Chimborazo volcano from the plateau of Tapia)

Ecuadorian hillstar, Oreotrochilus chimborazo. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L. Martins A General History of Humming-birds or the Trochilidae, Bohn, London, 1852

View of the Chimborazo volcano in the Andes, Ecuador. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Comparison of mountain heights including Dhaulagiri in the Himalayas, Chimborazo, Mont Blanc, Mount Etna, and the mountain towns of Chota (Micuipampa), Quito, and Cinchoma

SS "Cuzco", "Lusitania", "Garonne"and "Chimborazo"(litho)
3651294 SS " Cuzco", " Lusitania", " Garonne" and " Chimborazo" (litho) by English School

Le sommet du Chimborazo vu de Rio-Bamba, distance, 32 kilom (engraving)
3644566 Le sommet du Chimborazo vu de Rio-Bamba, distance, 32 kilom (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le sommet du Chimborazo vu de Rio-Bamba, distance)

Chimborazo (engraving)
3654866 Chimborazo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimborazo. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

Le Chimborazo vu depuis le Plateau de Tapia, 1810-1814 (colour-printed aquatint)
985716 Le Chimborazo vu depuis le Plateau de Tapia, 1810-1814 (colour-printed aquatint) by Humboldt, Friedrich Alexander, Baron von (1769-1859) (after); 57.5x83 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chimborazo and Carihuairzao, from the Direction of Riobamba, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Chimborazo and Carihuairzao, from the Direction of Riobamba, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]

Mount Chimborazo, Ecuador, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
Mount Chimborazo, Ecuador, 1893. South American volcano. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings, (The Werner Company, Chicago, c1893)

Mount Chimborazo, Ecuador, 19th century. Artist: Edouard Riou
Mount Chimborazo, Ecuador, 19th century

Map of South America (early 19th century steel engraving)
A steel engraving of a map from the early 19th century of Brazil and Paraguay in South America, from A System of Geography, Popular and Scientific, or A Physical, Political

Dawn over Chimborazo, Ecuadors highest mountain at 6310m. Smoke from the nearby volcano of Tungurahua blows onto the summit from the East. The suburbs of Riobamba lie in the foreground

Red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganura, and Ecuadorian hillstar, Oreotrochilus chimborazo.. Chromolithograph by unknown artist/engraver from Mary and Elizabeth Kirbys Beautiful Birds in Far-Off Lands

Chimborazo
Dahlia collarette Chimborazo

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The Steamship Chimborazo, of the Orient Line, for Australia, 1880

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The Orient Line Steamer Chimborazo in a Gale, 1880

Chimborazo volcano, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

View of the town of Alausi, start the Andean railway Nariz del Diablo, Alausi, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador

SIMON BOLIVAR (1783-1830). South American soldier, statesman and revolutionary leader. My Delirium on the Chimborazo. Painting by Tito Salas

Picture No. 10850909
Ecuador - Llamas under Chimborazo Volcano Date:

Picture No. 10850908
Ecuador - Chimborazo Volcano from the west Date:

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"Chimborazo: A Natural Wonder and Cultural Gem of Ecuador" Nestled in the heart Province, Ecuador, lies the majestic Chimborazo Volcano. This towering peak has captivated explorers and adventurers for centuries, including renowned scientist Alexander von Humboldt and his party who ventured here to collect plant specimens. The view over Riobamba towards Chimborazo Volcano at sunset is a sight that will leave you breathless. The golden hues paint the sky as if nature itself is putting on a show just for you. And amidst this stunning backdrop, you might even spot an alpaca grazing peacefully, perfectly blending with the grandeur of its surroundings. For those seeking tranquility and green spaces, 21 de Abril Park in Riobamba offers a peaceful retreat. Take a leisurely stroll through its manicured gardens or find solace under the shade of ancient trees while admiring the distant silhouette Volcano. A visit to Riobamba wouldn't be complete without experiencing its rich history and culture. The Railway Station showcases the charm of yesteryears when trains were lifelines connecting communities. Watch as trains depart from or arrive at this bustling hub - it's like stepping back in time. As you explore further into Riobamba's city center, San Pedro Cathedral welcomes you with open arms. Peer through its entrance towards Maldonado Park; witness locals going about their daily lives against a backdrop steeped in tradition and spirituality. Another architectural gem awaits at Church of San Antonio - an exquisite testament to colonial influence in this region. Its intricate details tell stories untold but felt by all who enter its hallowed halls. Chimborazo is more than just a volcano; it's an embodiment of Ecuadorian beauty and heritage that leaves visitors enchanted long after they've left its slopes behind.