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7-Day Adventure in Quito: Exploring the Best of Ecuador's Capital

Cesar Araya Salas

Cesar Araya Salas

17 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through Quito, Ecuador's vibrant capital. Discover the city's rich culture, visit stunning parks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Quito. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Quito

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Viator

Day 1
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$16

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$ 2

Frutería Monserrate
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
4 - 5 min

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Parque La Alameda
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
1 - 2 min

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Astronomical Observatory of Quito
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
9 - 11 min

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Los Milagros Restaurant & Coffee Shop
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$3
17 - 21 min

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Parque Itchimbía
Forested park with hiking trails & an ornate, 19th-century glasshouse full of rare trees & orchids.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Govinda Restaurante Vegetariano
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 2
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$10

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$ 1

King Chicken
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
13 - 20 min

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Parque Bicentenario
Expanse of tree-lined walkways, sports facilities & ornamental gardens across a disused airport.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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House of Ecuadorian Culture
Part of Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, auditorium hosting diverse concerts & artistic performances.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Suvlaki
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
9 - 14 min

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Parque El Ejido
Large, tree-filled park with paths, weekend art exhibitions & vendors selling food & crafts.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Independence Square
Grand plaza & park in the heart of old Quito, lined with monumental government & church buildings.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Cafeteria Fabiolita
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3
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$17

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$ 1

El Crater
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
5 - 8 min

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Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
Ecological reserve spanning across the mountainous landscape surrounding the Pululahua volcano.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Middle of the World City
Stone monument along the equator & a plaza where visitors can stand with a foot in each hemisphere.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$9
5 - 8 min

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Subway
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$2
10 - 12 min

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Pizza Zú
¡Gigante en tamaño y sabor!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 4
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$16

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$ 2

Típico Locro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
13 - 16 min

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Zoológico de Quito
Zoo with a wildlife trail of native species including monkeys, tapirs & turtles, plus night safaris.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
50 - 60 min

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Parque La Carolina
Biking, soccer & basketball are popular in this vast park featuring a pond with paddle boats.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 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...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$2
24 - 36 min

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Virgin of the Panecillo
Hilltop statue of a winged Virgin Mary made of aluminum, on a pedestal & standing 30 m. tall.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Cafeteria Fabiolita
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 5
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$14

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$ 1

Freshii
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
9 - 14 min

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Quito Botanical Gardens
Sprawling green space with Japanese gardens, a bonsai collection & a boating lagoon with fountains.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
11 - 14 min

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La Mariscal Artisan Market
Lively covered market with vendors selling Ecuadorian textiles, jewelry & other traditional crafts.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Spicy Bistro
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$2
1 - 2 min

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Habemus Parrilla
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 6
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$27

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$ 2

Octava de Corpus
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
13 - 20 min

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Cumandá Parque Urbano
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Vulqano Park
Amusement park with kiddie & family rides as well as a roller coaster, bumper cars & haunted house.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
8 - 10 min

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Hamburguesas al Carbon
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$3
10 - 12 min

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TelefériQo Cable Car
Attraction with a cablecar lift to the top of a mountain for high-altitude hikes & panoramic views.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$10
11 - 14 min

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Shibumi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 7
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$12

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$ 2

Las Quesadillas de San Juan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
8 - 11 min

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Basílica del Voto Nacional
Monumental 19th-century church featuring ornate neo-Gothic styling & city views from its towers.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
30 - 36 min

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Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua
Elevated nature area with wooded trails & viewing decks overlooking the city, plus native alpacas.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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La Vecindad de Los Cuates
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Cyrano
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3

Budget breakdown: $116 In total

Activities & Food:$109
Transport:$7