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Quito Adventure: 5 Days of Exploring Ecuador's Capital

Jhonny Bastidas

Jhonny Bastidas

3 Oct 2023

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

Trip to Quito

Day 1
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$52

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$ 3

La Colmena
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
4 - 5 min

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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de La Merced
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Independence Square
Grand plaza & park in the heart of old Quito, lined with monumental government & church buildings.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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La Basílica
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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La Vecindad de Los Cuates
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$20
12 - 15 min

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Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua
Elevated nature area with wooded trails & viewing decks overlooking the city, plus native alpacas.
3:15 PM - 5:15 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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AK-Sushi
Delivery Express
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 2
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$72

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$ 3

Cafeteria Fabiolita
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
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
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$8
15 - 18 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Rincón del Gaucho
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
15 - 22 min

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Museo Interactivo de Ciencia
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$10
30 - 36 min

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Parque Acuático Aquazul
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Encebollados Los del Triangulo
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 3
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$68

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$ 1

Cevicheria Saca La Resaca
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
2 - 3 min

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La Mariscal Artisan Market
Lively covered market with vendors selling Ecuadorian textiles, jewelry & other traditional crafts.
9:00 AM - 11:00 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Magico Oriental
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
8 - 12 min

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Parque El Ejido
Large, tree-filled park with paths, weekend art exhibitions & vendors selling food & crafts.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Yaku Water Museum
Contemporary museum with exhibits highlighting the scientific & social significance of water.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$10
11 - 16 min

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El Patio Plaza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 4
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$68

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
11 - 14 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
19 - 23 min

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Parque La Carolina
Biking, soccer & basketball are popular in this vast park featuring a pond with paddle boats.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Conchitas Y Cazuelas
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
4 - 5 min

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Parque Bicentenario
Expanse of tree-lined walkways, sports facilities & ornamental gardens across a disused airport.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Parrilladas Uruguay
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 5
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$94

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$ 3

El Crater
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
7 - 10 min

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Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila
Exhibits on Andean indigenous culture in an imposing stone building designed by artist Ortega Maila.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$8
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.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$18
43 - 52 min

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Típico Locro
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$22
10 - 12 min

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Aqua River Park
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$13
23 - 28 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16

Budget breakdown: $364 In total

Activities & Food:$353
Transport:$11