Quito Adventure: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Víctor Manuel Granada Alvarez

27 Nov 2023

Embark on an 8-day journey through Quito, Ecuador, filled with breathtaking sights, cultural experiences, and delicious cuisine. Discover hidden gems like the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve and Church of the Society of Jesus, and treat your taste buds to local favorites at Juan Valdez hospital metropolitano and La Gran Salchicha de Pepe. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Ecuador!

Trip to Quito

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Cable Car Thrills and Crater Wonders

$66

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 10 min

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Attraction with a cablecar lift to the top of a mountain for high-altitude hikes & panoramic views.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

50 - 60 min

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Ecological reserve spanning across the mountainous landscape surrounding the Pululahua volcano.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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11 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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7 - 10 min

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Stone monument along the equator & a plaza where visitors can stand with a foot in each hemisphere.

No time set

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$18

38 - 46 min

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Amusement park with kiddie & family rides as well as a roller coaster, bumper cars & haunted house.

No time set

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$13

12 - 15 min

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Lively covered market with vendors selling Ecuadorian textiles, jewelry & other traditional crafts.

No time set

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Part of Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, auditorium hosting diverse concerts & artistic performances.

No time set

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Free

Day 2Museums, Squares, and Historic Cafeterias

$33

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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Small museum in a 1565 hospital featuring exhibits about Quito's history & a tranquil courtyard.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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5 - 8 min

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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2 - 3 min

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Grand plaza & park in the heart of old Quito, lined with monumental government & church buildings.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 3Culinary Delights and Cultural Exploration

$39

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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15 - 18 min

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Hilltop statue of a winged Virgin Mary made of aluminum, on a pedestal & standing 30 m. tall.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Contemporary museum with exhibits highlighting the scientific & social significance of water.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

12 - 17 min

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Iconic baroque church, built from 1605–1765, known for its elaborately carved, gilded interior.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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9 - 14 min

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Large, tree-filled park with paths, weekend art exhibitions & vendors selling food & crafts.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 4Gardens, Chicken, and Freshii

$24

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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13 - 20 min

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Expanse of tree-lined walkways, sports facilities & ornamental gardens across a disused airport.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Sprawling green space with Japanese gardens, a bonsai collection & a boating lagoon with fountains.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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8 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Day 5Fruits, Basilica, and Vegetarian Feasts

$28

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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City park with an astronomical observatory, a statue of Simón Bolívar & a lake with boat rentals.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Monumental 19th-century church featuring ornate neo-Gothic styling & city views from its towers.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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6 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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12 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 6Sausages, Art, and Scenic Parks

$33

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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15 - 18 min

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Elevated nature area with wooded trails & viewing decks overlooking the city, plus native alpacas.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Museum honoring Latin Americans with extensive artworks by Oswaldo Guayasamín & artifacts.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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9 - 14 min

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Sprawling green area with 2 lagoons, sports courts & a playground, plus palm & eucalyptus groves.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

31 - 46 min

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Cyrano te da la bienvenida a nuestro local ubicado sobre la Av. González Suárez. Estamos en el corazón de este barrio icónico del Norte de Quito.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 7Local Eats and Cotopaxi National Park

$41

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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74 - 89 min

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Expansive national park offering sweeping mountain views, a variety of trails, campsites & lodges.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

66 - 80 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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16 - 23 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 8Parks, Museums, and Pizza Pleasures

$28

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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Biking, soccer & basketball are popular in this vast park featuring a pond with paddle boats.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

39 - 47 min

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Museum showcasing exhibits from places on the equator, plus equator-related science experiments.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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10 - 12 min

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¡Gigante en tamaño y sabor!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $302 In total

Activities & Food:$290

Transport:$12