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Quito Adventure: 6 Days of Thrills and Delights

duvan castañeda

duvan castañeda

9 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through the vibrant city of Quito, Ecuador. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this enchanting destination.

Trip to Quito

Day 1Ceviche Delights and Majestic Views
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$26

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$ 2

Selina Quito

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Los Cevichitos de tu Pikito
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
14 - 17 min

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Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua
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
25 - 30 min

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Independence Square
Grand plaza & park in the heart of old Quito, lined with monumental government & church buildings.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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La Sonata
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
25 - 38 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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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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...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 2Festivities and Panoramic Vistas
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$31

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$ 2

Selina Quito

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Octava de Corpus
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
13 - 16 min

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Parque Itchimbía
Forested park with hiking trails & an ornate, 19th-century glasshouse full of rare trees & orchids.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Basílica del Voto Nacional
Monumental 19th-century church featuring ornate neo-Gothic styling & city views from its towers.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$4
7 - 9 min

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Magico Oriental
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
8 - 12 min

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Parque El Ejido
Large, tree-filled park with paths, weekend art exhibitions & vendors selling food & crafts.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Suvlaki
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 3Culinary Delights and Cultural Treasures
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$39

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$ 3

Selina Quito

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
11 - 14 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
16 - 20 min

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House of Ecuadorian Culture
Part of Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, auditorium hosting diverse concerts & artistic performances.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Patas Arriba
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
12 - 15 min

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Metropolitano La Armenia Park
Large, wooded park with picnicking & camping areas, plus a dog run, sculptures & sports fields.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Shogun Sushi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 4Worldly Wonders and Breathtaking Views
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$33

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$ 2

Selina Quito

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Balcon Del Mundo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$9
11 - 14 min

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El Crater
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
20 - 24 min

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Restaurant Pueblita
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$7
Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Urban Oasis
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$35

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$ 2

Selina Quito

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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Marujita
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
22 - 33 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
46 - 56 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
4 - 6 min

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Shawarma Riadh
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$11
4 - 5 min

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Jurgen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 6Traditional Flavors and Thrilling Adventures
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$40

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$ 3

Selina Quito

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
7 - 10 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
15 - 18 min

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Parque Bicentenario
Expanse of tree-lined walkways, sports facilities & ornamental gardens across a disused airport.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Shibumi
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$11
9 - 11 min

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Vulqano Park
Amusement park with kiddie & family rides as well as a roller coaster, bumper cars & haunted house.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$6
11 - 14 min

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Cevicheria Don Victor No. 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9

Budget breakdown: $213 In total

Activities & Food:$203
Transport:$10