Cubijíes Parish

What you should know?

Cubijíes Parish was established in the year 1600.

Cubijíes is one of the oldest towns in the province of Chimborazo. As a rural parish, it came into existence some 66 years after the Spanish colonization.

Its name comes from three different interpretations; however, the most common one ("cubixas cobijas") refers to the large textile workshops where blankets and cloaks were made for the personal use and service of the King, his court, and dynasty.

It is located 11 km (about 6.8 miles) from the city of Riobamba, on the road to Penipe. To get to Cubijíes, you can take the Químiag bus at the Eastern Terminal.

Tourist Attractions in Cubijíes - Riobamba

San Jerónimo Church

The church was built in 1980 and is where parishioners gather to hold the parish's traditional festivities.

Every September 30th, the feast in honor of San Jerónimo (St. Jerome), the patron saint of the town, is celebrated. The purpose is for the saint to intercede before the Almighty to send rains, provide protection, and prevent frosts and plagues that could destroy their crops.

Santa Cecilia Park

In the center of the park, there is a fountain in honor of Santa Cecilia (St. Cecilia), considered the patron saint of music because she was unjustly condemned to death and sang during her martyrdom.

The Feast in honor of Santa Cecilia is celebrated every November 22nd.

Traditions of Cubijíes

Music of Cubijíes

Cubijíes has a large number of professionals and students dedicated to the beautiful art of music.

They frequently perform musical genres such as san juanitos, capishcas, and other styles from Ecuador's national music repertoire.

Many important orchestras that serve the Ecuadorian community have been formed here.

Pyrotechnics of Cubijíes

The art of pyrotechnics is a family tradition here, which has gained fame for its spectacular designs of castles (firework structures), "vacas locas" (firework bull costumes), firework cakes, and others that are used in local and national festivities.

Festivities of Cubijíes

February / March – Festivities of the Virgen de la Dolorosa (Our Lady of Sorrows).

March / April – Holy Week.

May – Cubijíes Parish Foundation Anniversary.

June – Patron Saint Festivities of the Community in honor of the Patroness Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro (Our Lady of Perpetual Help).

September – Patron Saint Festivities of the Cubijíes Parish in honor of San Jerónimo (St. Jerome).

November – Festivities of the Universal Patroness of Musicians, Santa Cecilia (St. Cecilia).

November – Festivities of the Patron Saint San Clemente (St. Clement).

December – Feast of the Niño Jesús (Baby Jesus).

Contacts

E-mail: cubijies2019@outlook.es

WhatsApp: +593990614856