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Quito: A 4-Day Adventure in Ecuador's Capital

Ross Rhines

Ross Rhines

3 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through Quito, Ecuador's vibrant capital. Explore 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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$71

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$ 5

Hotel 6 de Diciembre

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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Hotel 6 de Diciembre
Low-key rooms in a downtown hotel featuring a free breakfast buffet, a restaurant & event spaces.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Balcon Del Mundo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
5 - 8 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$35
10 - 12 min

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Subway
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
El Crater
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Hotel 6 de Diciembre
Low-key rooms in a downtown hotel featuring a free breakfast buffet, a restaurant & event spaces.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$36

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$ 6

Hotel 6 de Diciembre

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Hotel 6 de Diciembre
Low-key rooms in a downtown hotel featuring a free breakfast buffet, a restaurant & event spaces.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Frutería Monserrate
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
20 - 24 min

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Parque La Alameda
City park with an astronomical observatory, a statue of Simón Bolívar & a lake with boat rentals.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 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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Cafeteria Fabiolita
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
Café Plaza Grande
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Hotel 6 de Diciembre
Low-key rooms in a downtown hotel featuring a free breakfast buffet, a restaurant & event spaces.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$47

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$ 5

Hotel 6 de Diciembre

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Hotel 6 de Diciembre
Low-key rooms in a downtown hotel featuring a free breakfast buffet, a restaurant & event spaces.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Cassave
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
18 - 22 min

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Parque La Carolina
Biking, soccer & basketball are popular in this vast park featuring a pond with paddle boats.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Basílica del Voto Nacional
Monumental 19th-century church featuring ornate neo-Gothic styling & city views from its towers.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$15
12 - 18 min

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Govinda Restaurante Vegetariano
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$8
Las Quesadillas de San Juan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Hotel 6 de Diciembre
Low-key rooms in a downtown hotel featuring a free breakfast buffet, a restaurant & event spaces.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$91

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$ 6

Hotel 6 de Diciembre

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Hotel 6 de Diciembre
Low-key rooms in a downtown hotel featuring a free breakfast buffet, a restaurant & event spaces.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Juan Valdez hospital metropolitano
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
23 - 28 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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$40
8 - 12 min

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Quito Botanical Gardens
Sprawling green space with Japanese gardens, a bonsai collection & a boating lagoon with fountains.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$15
4 - 5 min

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Freshii
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
Shawarma Riadh
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Hotel 6 de Diciembre
Low-key rooms in a downtown hotel featuring a free breakfast buffet, a restaurant & event spaces.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $265 In total

Activities & Food:$245
Transport:$20