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Quito Adventure: 9 Days of Exploration in Ecuador's Capital

Alexander Francisco Méndez Molina

Alexander Francisco Méndez Molina

2 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through Quito, Ecuador's vibrant capital. Discover the city's rich culture, indulge in delicious cuisine, and explore its stunning parks and landmarks. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Day 1
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$52

Pedro Y Pablo ceviches
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
5 - 8 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
Free
6 - 9 min

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Magico Oriental
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$20
6 - 9 min

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Suvlaki
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$16
Day 2
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$54

Jurgen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
6 - 9 min

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Parque La Carolina
Biking, soccer & basketball are popular in this vast park featuring a pond with paddle boats.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Shawarma Riadh
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$24
4 - 6 min

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Lucía Pie House & Grill
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Day 3
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$58

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$ 2

Los Cevichitos de tu Pikito
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
13 - 16 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
Free
10 - 12 min

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La Vecindad de Los Cuates
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$20
12 - 18 min

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AK-Sushi
Delivery Express
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$24
Day 4
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$70

Cafeteria Fabiolita
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
13 - 20 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
$8
6 - 9 min

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Govinda Restaurante Vegetariano
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
5 - 8 min

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El Patio Plaza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$28
Day 5
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$56

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$ 1

La Colmena
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
3 - 4 min

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Independence Square
Grand plaza & park in the heart of old Quito, lined with monumental government & church buildings.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
11 - 14 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
12 - 17 min

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La Sonata
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$22
2 - 3 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
$16
Day 6
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$60

Conchitas Y Cazuelas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
4 - 5 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
Free
6 - 9 min

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Parrilladas Uruguay
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$22
9 - 14 min

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Pueblito Paisa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18
Day 7
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$0

Day 8
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$90

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$ 2

Balcon Del Mundo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
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
$18
10 - 12 min

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El Crater
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$30
21 - 26 min

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Restaurant Pueblita
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$28
Day 9
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$94

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$ 1

Octava de Corpus
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
9 - 11 min

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9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$40
5 - 8 min

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El Patio Plaza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$28
1 - 2 min

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Vista hermosa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$14

Budget breakdown: $538 In total

Activities & Food:$533
Transport:$5