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ronaldn455
beautiful and historic church. We found while we were driving on the highway, we decided to go inside and we got a good experience.
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727joserodrigo
This little church dates back to the mid 1500's. It is a favourite place to get married for people all over Ecuador. Great to see the colonial architecture of these early places built by the Spaniards. Nearby is the Colta Lagoon, another Ecuadorian landmark. You could visit this church on your way to Riobamba, Ambato, Baños and many other places driving from the coast.
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LakeIslandGirl
The church of La Balbanera was constructed in 1524, making it the oldest church constructed by the Spaniards in EcuadorIt is the oldest catholic church in Ecuador founded on August 15, 1534 built by the Spaniards in colonial style. The church is dedicated to the most holy Virgin Mary Nativity Balbanera. This church sits behind a low stone wall. It has a stone facade with a large arched doorway, supported by two columns. Even if you can't get inside the church, stop and take a look at the exterior; it is a very holy place.
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522shayp
I live about 1km away from this church and really hope to help Colta improve tourism to Balbanera as well as the Laguna de Colta right across the highway. Next to the church is an artisanal market (with some of the best prices in Ecuador). The church is a great attraction, especially with so many other attractions surrounding it. No fee for the church unless you want to buy a candle. The Lake is $.50 entrance; sometimes they charge $1 for tourists.
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Jolyon67
On the main road 17km outside Riobamba you will pass this little church. It is the oldest catholic church in Ecuador founded on August 15, 1534 built by the Spaniards in colonial style. The church is dedicated to the most holy Virgin Mary Nativity Balbanera. The virgin Mary is protected in a glass case just above the altar. Just inside the entrance is a painting of an earthquake that hit this area in the 1790's. On the horizon behind it is the wonderful snowy peak of Chimborazo volcano.
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r0saestelal
La historia de la construcción de la iglesia ya que es la mas antigua de Ecuador, el altar es hermosos, lo que no me gusto ver es los revoques nuevos del interiro
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WillianD
Nos encantó este lugar, la primera iglesia católica del Ecuador. Arte barroco mestizo, un lugar de gran valor para nosotros como ecuatorianos. Esta muy cerquita de la laguna de colta
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marias0ledadt
Es la primera iglesia del ecuador, ademas muestra el emplazamiento de la ahora ciudad de Riobamba, es un lugar hermoso, ojala les toque un buen dia de sol, al lao hay un centro de artesania la balbanera en donde pueden encontras tejidos y mucho mas a precios realmente buenos
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Marite351
El dueño del Hotel Glamour me recomendó conocerla y fue quien me llevó a conocerla en una excursión donde él es el guía
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Manuromore5060
A voir seulement si on passe par là (près de Colta). Petite église (à peine plus grande qu'une chapelle) reconstruite par les indigènes après le dernier grand tremblement de terre. La façade a été recomposée avec les pierres retrouvées "plic ploc", donc erreurs amusantes à découvrir.