Calpi Holidays

The rural community of Calpi consists of 19 indigenous villages located at the foot of the highest volcano in Ecuador, Chimborazo. Calpi lies halfway between Cuenca and Quito and is definitely worth the trip, especially if you like the idea of supporting local community tourism projects.

Visit Calpi

Family
Hiking / Trekking
Museums

Calpi: How to get there?

15 kilometres from Riobamba by car

Calpi: See when to go?

All year round

Calpi: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Calpi: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Anonymous

Travel writer

The rural community of Calpi consists of 19 indigenous villages located at the foot of the highest volcano in Ecuador, Chimborazo. Calpi lies halfway between Cuenca and Quito and is definitely worth the trip, especially if you like the idea of supporting local community tourism projects.

My suggestion

There is very little accommodation here. So it's a good opportunity to try the option of spending a night in the home of one of the locals, or at one of the communities!

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