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Quito Adventure: 4-Day Itinerary

Alvaro Danilo Cardona

10 Nov 2023

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Embark on an exciting 4-day journey through Quito, Ecuador. Discover captivating coffee shops, historic churches, vibrant markets, and iconic landmarks. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and breathtaking beauty of Quito.

Trip to Quito

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Viator

Day 1

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$15

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$ 2

Omama Coffee Shop

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$1

4 - 5 min

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Capilla del Hombre

Museum honoring Latin Americans with extensive artworks by Oswaldo Guayasamín & artifacts.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$6

14 - 17 min

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Guapulo Colonial Church and Convent

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Suvlaki

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$3

3 - 4 min

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La Mariscal Artisan Market

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Free Walking Tour Quito

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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En Dulce

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 2

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$22

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$ 1

Mos Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

2 - 3 min

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National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila

Exhibits on Andean indigenous culture in an imposing stone building designed by artist Ortega Maila.

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

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$4

11 - 14 min

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Subway

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

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$4

7 - 10 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.

1:45 PM - 4:45 PM

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$9

32 - 39 min

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Plaza de La Bienvenida - Plaza Centro de Convenciones

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Pizzería El Hornero

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$3

Day 3

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$25

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$ 1

Juan Valdez hospital metropolitano

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$1

12 - 18 min

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Parque Arqueológico Rumipamba

Stone walls, ceramics & the remains of tombs from ancient villages dating back to 1500 BC.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

14 - 17 min

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Govinda Restaurante Vegetariano

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

12 - 17 min

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La Basílica

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 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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Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

16th-century domed church with neoclassical architecture & 4 colorful, dramatic chapels.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Cafeteria Fabiolita

7:15 PM - 8:45 PM

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$5

3 - 4 min

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Church of the Society of Jesus

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

8:45 PM - 9:45 PM

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$6

4 - 6 min

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Iglesia de Santo Domingo

Place of worship including a neo-Gothic altarpiece, with 16th & 17th-century paintings & sculptures.

10:15 PM - 11:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

+

$26

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$ 1

La Pastorita

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

76 - 92 min

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Parque Nacional Cotopaxi

Expansive national park offering sweeping mountain views, a variety of trails, campsites & lodges.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

128 - 154 min

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Las Quesadillas de San Juan

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$2

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.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$4

8 - 12 min

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En Dulce

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Budget breakdown: $89 In total

Activities & Food:$86

Transport:$4