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Quito Adventure: 5-Day Itinerary

Miguel Yoncón

Miguel Yoncón

18 Oct 2023

Embark on an exciting 5-day journey through Quito, Ecuador. Explore artisan markets, museums, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious local cuisine.

Trip to Quito

Day 1
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$23

La Mariscal Artisan Market
Lively covered market with vendors selling Ecuadorian textiles, jewelry & other traditional crafts.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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National Museum of Ecuador
Art & cultural artifacts tracing national history, including pre-Columbian gold & ancient ceramics.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
9 - 14 min

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Suvlaki
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
8 - 12 min

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Ecuaviche
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 2
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$29

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$ 1

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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$9
45 - 54 min

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Contemporary Art Center of Quito
Museum in a former military hospital featuring contemporary art exhibits & cultural programs.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Govinda Restaurante Vegetariano
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
5 - 8 min

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El Patio Plaza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 3
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$26

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$ 1

Mindo Cloudforest Foundation
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
81 - 98 min

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Church of the Society of Jesus
Iconic baroque church, built from 1605–1765, known for its elaborately carved, gilded interior.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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La Colmena
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Cafeteria Fabiolita
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
Day 4
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$25

Virgin of the Panecillo
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
11 - 16 min

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Calle La Ronda
Cobblestone alley featuring restored historic buildings & a lively bar scene in the evening.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Pre-Columbian Art Museum House of Praise
Vast collection of pre-Columbian art & artifacts in stylish, contemporary displays.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
6 - 9 min

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Cafeteria Fabiolita
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
1 - 2 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
16th-century domed church with neoclassical architecture & 4 colorful, dramatic chapels.
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Juan Fogonero
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$11
Day 5
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$33

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$ 1

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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$10
11 - 14 min

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Basílica del Voto Nacional
Monumental 19th-century church featuring ornate neo-Gothic styling & city views from its towers.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$4
9 - 14 min

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Independence Square
Grand plaza & park in the heart of old Quito, lined with monumental government & church buildings.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Juan Fogonero
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$11
3 - 4 min

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El Patio Plaza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $136 In total

Activities & Food:$135
Transport:$2