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10-Day Adventure in Quito: Exploring Culture, Cuisine, and Landmarks

Montserrat Torres

Montserrat Torres

8 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through Quito, Ecuador, immersing yourself in its rich culture, savoring delectable local cuisine, and visiting iconic landmarks.

Trip to Quito

Day 1
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$10

House of Ecuadorian Culture
Part of Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, auditorium hosting diverse concerts & artistic performances.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Hamburguesas del Sese
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
7 - 10 min

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Suvlaki
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
Day 2
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$22

Basílica del Voto Nacional
Monumental 19th-century church featuring ornate neo-Gothic styling & city views from its towers.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
6 - 9 min

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Govinda Restaurante Vegetariano
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
12 - 18 min

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Las Quesadillas de San Juan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 3
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$14

Parque El Ejido
Large, tree-filled park with paths, weekend art exhibitions & vendors selling food & crafts.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Suvlaki
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
5 - 8 min

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Boutique Hotel Cultura Manor
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 4
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$12

Parque La Carolina
Biking, soccer & basketball are popular in this vast park featuring a pond with paddle boats.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Big Joe Burger Factory
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Shawarma Riadh
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 5
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$12

La Mariscal Artisan Market
Lively covered market with vendors selling Ecuadorian textiles, jewelry & other traditional crafts.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Spicy Bistro
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Habemus Parrilla
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 6
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$14

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$ 2

Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua
Elevated nature area with wooded trails & viewing decks overlooking the city, plus native alpacas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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La Vecindad de Los Cuates
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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Cyrano
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 7
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$14

Independence Square
Grand plaza & park in the heart of old Quito, lined with monumental government & church buildings.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Cafeteria Fabiolita
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Café Plaza Grande
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 8
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$12

Virgin of the Panecillo
Hilltop statue of a winged Virgin Mary made of aluminum, on a pedestal & standing 30 m. tall.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Casa Los Geranios
Estrecha y tortuosa calle aparentemente españolísima por su nombre y por el estilo característico de sus viejas casas, es de puro origen indígena donde el caminar de sus primeros habitantes, los cuales acudían a sus vertientes para proveer del líquido vital y que posteriormente, formó parte de la...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
9 - 14 min

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Los Milagros Restaurant & Coffee Shop
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 9
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$18

Parque Bicentenario
Expanse of tree-lined walkways, sports facilities & ornamental gardens across a disused airport.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Pizzería El Hornero
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
24 - 36 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 10
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$34

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$ 1

Middle of the World City
Stone monument along the equator & a plaza where visitors can stand with a foot in each hemisphere.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$18
5 - 8 min

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Subway
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
10 - 12 min

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El Crater
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $164 In total

Activities & Food:$161
Transport:$3