With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy everything that Riobamba, 40 miles away, has to offer. Pro Bici, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Olympic Stadium alone make the drive out worthwhile. Cuenca is another popular destination. It’s 45 miles away and offers an array of intriguing things to do. New Cathedral of Cuenca, Calderon Park and Puente Roto are just the start.