Quito Adventure: 8 Days of Cultural Exploration

David Colorado

29 Dec 2023

Embark on an exciting 8-day journey through the vibrant city of Quito, immersing yourself in its rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking natural beauty.

Trip to Quito

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Discovering Quito's Historic Gems

$49

$ 4

Sheraton Quito Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$19

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

Day 2Exploring Parks and Traditional Streets

$ 5

Sheraton Quito Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

Cobblestone alley featuring restored historic buildings & a lively bar scene in the evening.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

23 - 34 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

Directions

Forested park with hiking trails & an ornate, 19th-century glasshouse full of rare trees & orchids.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Unveiling the Beauty of Quito's Parks

$12

$ 5

Sheraton Quito Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$11

Day 4Botanical Wonders and Urban Oasis

$12

$ 2

Sheraton Quito Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Immersing in Nature's Splendor

$ 4

Sheraton Quito Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

48 - 58 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

50 - 60 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Journey to the Middle of the World

$27

$ 3

Sheraton Quito Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

Directions

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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$26

Day 7Shopping for Treasures and Cultural Delights

$ 3

Sheraton Quito Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Parks and Wildlife Encounters

$19

$ 4

Sheraton Quito Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

48 - 58 min

Directions

Zoo with a wildlife trail of native species including monkeys, tapirs & turtles, plus night safaris.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

Budget breakdown: $140 In total

Activities & Food:$117

Transport:$24