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Quito Adventure: 6 Days of Culture and Nature

Greysi maria ANTIGUA DE LA CRUZ

Greysi maria ANTIGUA DE LA CRUZ

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through Quito, Ecuador, exploring its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural wonders. Discover iconic landmarks, vibrant markets, and serene parks that will leave you in awe.

Trip to Quito

Day 1
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$0

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$ 2

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
21 - 26 min

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House of Ecuadorian Culture
Part of Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, auditorium hosting diverse concerts & artistic performances.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$15

Basílica 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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$15
9 - 14 min

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Independence Square
Grand plaza & park in the heart of old Quito, lined with monumental government & church buildings.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 2

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
11 - 14 min

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Parque El Ejido
Large, tree-filled park with paths, weekend art exhibitions & vendors selling food & crafts.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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
Day 5
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$35

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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$35
Day 6
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$ 2

Parque Bicentenario
Expanse of tree-lined walkways, sports facilities & ornamental gardens across a disused airport.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua
Elevated nature area with wooded trails & viewing decks overlooking the city, plus native alpacas.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $55 In total

Activities & Food:$50
Transport:$5