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Quito: A 3-Day Adventure in Ecuador's Capital

Daniela Zapata Bedoya

Daniela Zapata Bedoya

8 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Quito, Ecuador's vibrant capital. Explore botanical gardens, visit historic squares, ride cable cars, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Quito

Day 1
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$83

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$ 9

Apartamentos Mariscal

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Quito Botanical Gardens
Sprawling green space with Japanese gardens, a bonsai collection & a boating lagoon with fountains.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$23
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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Restaurante Comida Natural
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
13 - 16 min

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Parque Metropolitano GuangĂĽiltagua
Elevated nature area with wooded trails & viewing decks overlooking the city, plus native alpacas.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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La Mariscal Artisan Market
Lively covered market with vendors selling Ecuadorian textiles, jewelry & other traditional crafts.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$132

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$ 9

Apartamentos Mariscal

Depart from your stay 🏨

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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$60
14 - 17 min

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Independence Square
Grand plaza & park in the heart of old Quito, lined with monumental government & church buildings.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Calle La Ronda
Cobblestone alley featuring restored historic buildings & a lively bar scene in the evening.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
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...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
24 - 36 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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Parque ItchimbĂ­a
Forested park with hiking trails & an ornate, 19th-century glasshouse full of rare trees & orchids.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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House of Ecuadorian Culture
Part of Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, auditorium hosting diverse concerts & artistic performances.
5:30 PM - 7:00 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.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$165

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$ 11

Apartamentos Mariscal

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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BasĂ­lica 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
22 - 27 min

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Parque Bicentenario
Expanse of tree-lined walkways, sports facilities & ornamental gardens across a disused airport.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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El Crater
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
11 - 14 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.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$53
10 - 15 min

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Intiñan Site Museum
Museum showcasing exhibits from places on the equator, plus equator-related science experiments.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$30

Budget breakdown: $407 In total

Activities & Food:$380
Transport:$28