Nearby Villages
San José de Chimbo 20 km from Guaranda is famous for its skilled craftsmen who handcraft guitars as well as fireworks. Chimbo has a museum dedicated to the story of Christ's shroud and the locals worship the El Guayco Virgin. Zumbi Hill A few kilometers from Chimbo stands the pyramid-shaped Cerro Zumbi. Itâs considered to have been an ancient place of worship to the Gods Cuiche and Katekil. Catequilla Hill These hot springs are a few minutes from Chimbo and their medicinal properties attract visitors from all over. Near Chillanes 67 km from Guaranda you can visit the archaeological remains of the Chillanes tribe. Piedra Blanca community ecotourism in Bolivar's tropical lowlands. Salinas de Guaranda self sufficient village
