| Meet / Depart | | Quito, Ecuador. | | | | Includes | | Transportation | | English speaking guide | | Entrance fees to Panecillo Hill (“winged virgin”) and churches | | | | Not Included | | Lunch | | Gratuities and personal expenses | | Hotel accommodations | | Entrance fee to the Intiñan Museum | | Anything not specified. |
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Itinerary
We will visit the charming Guápulo, located on the western hillside of Quito, and in the historical centre we will enjoy colonial architecture, legends, and learn about the Inca and pre-Inca importance of the area. On Plaza San Francisco, a trade spot long before the arrival of the Spaniards, we will visit the Tianguez Art Gallery. Afterwards, head 30min north to visit the Mitad del Mundo monument; here you can stand on the equator! Optional visit to the Intiñan Museum. |
What to Bring
| Passport, comfortable walking shoes/tennis shoes, warm clothing, windbreaker, rain ponchos in winter months, hat or cap, plastic water bottle, sun-block, sunglasses, waterproof small backpack, camera with high and low speed film, cash or travellers checks. |
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Highlights
| Guápulo The charming little area Guápulo is locted on the western hillside of Quito. Enjoy cobble stone streets, cosy little restaurants and cafes, and the famous church of Guápulo | Mitad del Mundo Stand on the equator! There is a large monument with an ethnographic museum, stores, and restaurants. However, GPS shows that the actual equator line is 240m away from the area, where you will find the Intiñan Museum. | Quito’s Historical City Centre Colonial plazas, buildings and churches display a fascinating mixture of Spanish and indigenous styles. The city was the first place in the world to be designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. |
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