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Quito Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring Ecuador's Capital

Daniel Hernandez

Daniel Hernandez

20 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Quito, Ecuador's vibrant capital. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Quito

Day 1
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$16

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$ 1

Frutería Monserrate
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
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
21 - 26 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 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...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
9 - 14 min

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Los Milagros Restaurant & Coffee Shop
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 2
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$20

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$ 2

Las Quesadillas de San Juan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
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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$8
14 - 17 min

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Parque Itchimbía
Forested park with hiking trails & an ornate, 19th-century glasshouse full of rare trees & orchids.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Los Milagros Restaurant & Coffee Shop
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 3
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$41

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$ 2

Café Colón
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
6 - 9 min

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Parque El Ejido
Large, tree-filled park with paths, weekend art exhibitions & vendors selling food & crafts.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Quito Botanical Gardens
Sprawling green space with Japanese gardens, a bonsai collection & a boating lagoon with fountains.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Freshii
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
3 - 4 min

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Cassave
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
41 - 50 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.
No time set
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$18
Day 4
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$18

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$ 1

King Chicken
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
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
17 - 21 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
6 - 9 min

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Big Joe Burger Factory
2:00 PM - 3:30 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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$40

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$ 3

La Gran Salchicha de Pepe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
15 - 18 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
30 - 36 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$20
8 - 10 min

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Hamburguesas al Carbon
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
8 - 10 min

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Shibumi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $142 In total

Activities & Food:$135
Transport:$7