Quito Adventure: 10 Days of Exploration

Javier Fernando Mendez S.

20 Dec 2023

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant city of Quito. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in local culture, and witness breathtaking natural beauty. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Quito

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Urban Oasis and Cultural Delights

$ 5

Hostal La Carolina

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Large, tree-filled park with paths, weekend art exhibitions & vendors selling food & crafts.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Part of Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, auditorium hosting diverse concerts & artistic performances.

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of Nature

$15

$ 4

Hostal La Carolina

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

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Ecological reserve spanning across the mountainous landscape surrounding the Pululahua volcano.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Museum showcasing exhibits from places on the equator, plus equator-related science experiments.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

Day 3Thrilling Parks and Serene Escapes

$ 4

Hostal La Carolina

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

Elevated nature area with wooded trails & viewing decks overlooking the city, plus native alpacas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Sprawling green area with 2 lagoons, sports courts & a playground, plus palm & eucalyptus groves.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Urban Greenery

$19

$ 4

Hostal La Carolina

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

49 - 59 min

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Zoo with a wildlife trail of native species including monkeys, tapirs & turtles, plus night safaris.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

Day 5Artisan Treasures and Historical Wonders

$ 4

Hostal La Carolina

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

Day 6Park Strolls and Aerial Views

$30

$ 4

Hostal La Carolina

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

City park with an astronomical observatory, a statue of Simón Bolívar & a lake with boat rentals.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Attraction with a cablecar lift to the top of a mountain for high-altitude hikes & panoramic views.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

Day 7Botanical Paradise and Iconic Landmarks

$12

$ 3

Hostal La Carolina

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

Directions

Sprawling green space with Japanese gardens, a bonsai collection & a boating lagoon with fountains.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

31 - 38 min

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Hilltop statue of a winged Virgin Mary made of aluminum, on a pedestal & standing 30 m. tall.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 8Conquering the Majestic Cotopaxi

$38

$ 3

Hostal La Carolina

Depart from your stay 🏨

141 - 170 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

Day 9Nature Retreats and Panoramic Vistas

$ 4

Hostal La Carolina

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

Directions

Large, wooded park with picnicking & camping areas, plus a dog run, sculptures & sports fields.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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Forested park with hiking trails & an ornate, 19th-century glasshouse full of rare trees & orchids.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 10Divine Beauty and Architectural Grandeur

$12

$ 3

Hostal La Carolina

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Monumental 19th-century church featuring ornate neo-Gothic styling & city views from its towers.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

Budget breakdown: $154 In total

Activities & Food:$124

Transport:$30