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Quito Adventure: 4 Days of Exploration in Ecuador's Capital

Jonathan Gonzalez

Jonathan Gonzalez

6 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through Quito, Ecuador's vibrant capital. Discover botanical gardens, historic squares, breathtaking viewpoints, and cultural landmarks. Experience the best of Quito's natural beauty and immerse yourself in its rich heritage.

Trip to Quito

Day 1
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$15

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$ 3

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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$8
21 - 26 min

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Parque Itchimbía
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
13 - 16 min

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Basílica del Voto Nacional
Monumental 19th-century church featuring ornate neo-Gothic styling & city views from its towers.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$8
9 - 14 min

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Independence Square
Grand plaza & park in the heart of old Quito, lined with monumental government & church buildings.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 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
9 - 14 min

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El Panecillo
Rounded hill, a local landmark, with a 41m aluminum statue of the Virgin of Quito at its summit.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$20

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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
14 - 17 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
21 - 26 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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$20
Day 3
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$13

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$ 2

Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua
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
34 - 41 min

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Nayón Xtreme Valley
Jungle recreation area with zip lines, ropes courses & hanging bridges, plus treehouse lodging.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
61 - 74 min

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Aqua River Park
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
Day 4
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$18

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$ 2

Middle of the World City
Stone monument along the equator & a plaza where visitors can stand with a foot in each hemisphere.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$18
37 - 45 min

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Parque Arqueológico Rumipamba
Stone walls, ceramics & the remains of tombs from ancient villages dating back to 1500 BC.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
73 - 88 min

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Pichincha Volcano
Active stratovolcano with hiking & climbing, plus the panoramic TelefériQo gondola at its foothills.
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $72 In total

Activities & Food:$65
Transport:$7