Quito Unleashed: 10 Days of Adventure

Angie Lorena Hernandez Morantes

20 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of Quito, Ecuador. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, explore breathtaking natural wonders, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Quito

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Discovering Hidden Gems: Parque El Ejido, La Mariscal Artisan Market, Parque Guápulo

$ 6

Colonial House Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 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

8 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Nature's Wonderland: Parque La Carolina, Quito Botanical Gardens

$19

$ 4

Colonial House Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 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

6 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

Day 3Unveiling Ancient Mysteries: Intiñan Site Museum, Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, Independence Square

$25

$ 6

Colonial House Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

52 - 63 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

12 - 15 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

56 - 68 min

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Grand plaza & park in the heart of old Quito, lined with monumental government & church buildings.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Journey to the Middle of the World: Middle of the World City, Church of the Society of Jesus

$75

$ 4

Colonial House Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

51 - 62 min

Directions

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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$44

48 - 58 min

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Iconic baroque church, built from 1605–1765, known for its elaborately carved, gilded interior.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$31

Day 5Immersing in Art and Culture: Contemporary Art Center of Quito, Capilla del Hombre, House of Ecuadorian Culture

$32

$ 7

Colonial House Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Museum in a former military hospital featuring contemporary art exhibits & cultural programs.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Museum honoring Latin Americans with extensive artworks by Oswaldo Guayasamín & artifacts.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$31

17 - 21 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Adventure Awaits: Parque Bicentenario, TelefériQo Cable Car

$50

$ 6

Colonial House Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Expanse of tree-lined walkways, sports facilities & ornamental gardens across a disused airport.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

Day 7Thrills and Fun: Vulqano Park, South Metropolitan Park

$32

$ 6

Colonial House Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Amusement park with kiddie & family rides as well as a roller coaster, bumper cars & haunted house.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

39 - 47 min

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Extensive trails through sprawling parkland, with bike paths & viewpoints over surrounding hills.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Cityscape Marvels: Virgin of the Panecillo, Parque La Alameda, Parque Itchimbía

$ 4

Colonial House Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

20 - 29 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Architectural Wonders and Water Tales: Basílica del Voto Nacional, Yaku Water Museum

$44

$ 4

Colonial House Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

12 - 15 min

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Contemporary museum with exhibits highlighting the scientific & social significance of water.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 10Nature's Retreat: Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua, Zoológico de Quito, Metropolitano La Armenia Park

$32

$ 7

Colonial House Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 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

54 - 65 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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$31

66 - 80 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $356 In total

Activities & Food:$307

Transport:$49