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Quito Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring Ecuador's Capital

Jhonny Bastidas

Jhonny Bastidas

10 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Quito, Ecuador's vibrant capital. Discover the city's rich history, immerse yourself in its cultural heritage, and soak in the breathtaking views from its iconic landmarks.

Trip to Quito

Day 1
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$30

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$ 3

Parque La Carolina
Biking, soccer & basketball are popular in this vast park featuring a pond with paddle boats.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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National Museum of Ecuador
Art & cultural artifacts tracing national history, including pre-Columbian gold & ancient ceramics.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
14 - 21 min

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Parque La Alameda
City park with an astronomical observatory, a statue of Simón Bolívar & a lake with boat rentals.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 5

La Mariscal Artisan Market
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

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House of Ecuadorian Culture
Part of Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, auditorium hosting diverse concerts & artistic performances.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Parque El Ejido
Large, tree-filled park with paths, weekend art exhibitions & vendors selling food & crafts.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Centro cultural Itchimbia
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Carondelet Palace
1801 palace housing government offices & presidential quarters, with areas open to the public.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$75

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$ 5

Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila
Exhibits on Andean indigenous culture in an imposing stone building designed by artist Ortega Maila.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$23
10 - 12 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.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$53
32 - 39 min

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Parque Bicentenario
Expanse of tree-lined walkways, sports facilities & ornamental gardens across a disused airport.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$60

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$ 5

El Panecillo
Rounded hill, a local landmark, with a 41m aluminum statue of the Virgin of Quito at its summit.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de La Merced
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Free Walking Tour Quito
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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La Basílica
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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Free
15 - 18 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.
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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$60
Day 5
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$23

Basílica del Voto Nacional
Monumental 19th-century church featuring ornate neo-Gothic styling & city views from its towers.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$23
9 - 14 min

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Independence Square
Grand plaza & park in the heart of old Quito, lined with monumental government & church buildings.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Iglesia de Santo Domingo
Place of worship including a neo-Gothic altarpiece, with 16th & 17th-century paintings & sculptures.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Calle La Ronda
Cobblestone alley featuring restored historic buildings & a lively bar scene in the evening.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Iglesia de El Carmen Alto
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
20 - 30 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.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $203 In total

Activities & Food:$188
Transport:$15