#1 of 13 things to do in Quito
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yadilitta says:
Oswaldo Guayasamin is one of the most famous Ecuadorian artist and might be the best recent painter. Ecuadorians are very proud of him and his work and there's a museum just about him.
It's located in Bellavista area, on top of a hill. It's not that easy to reach, better take a cab, since it cou…
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#2 of 13 things to do in Quito
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yadilitta says:
This church is located in Old Town, just 2 blocks away from Pza. Grande. As most of the churches in town it's from the Colony times and with baroque style.
From the outside it doesn't look that spectacular, besides of the domes which look gorgeous at night.
But once you go inside things are d…
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#3 of 13 things to do in Quito
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yadilitta says:
If you are in Quito, visiting the Basilica is a high MUST. Old Town is part of Quito sightseeing and you can't miss the 35m high Basel.
This huge Gothic church is huge! 150m long x 35m wide. It's located on a hill, northwest from the main square.
You can climb the towers and get an amazing vie…
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#4 of 13 things to do in Quito
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catalina says:
Quito is located at 2820 m above sea level, so when you come make sure to take it easy on the first days. Depending on your age and/or physical condition it is recommendable not to do big efforts or excercise right after your arrival. The best is to stay relaxed in Quito for at least one day, doing …
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#5 of 13 things to do in Quito
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alexa0974 says:
is a great hotel/farm/park, is an amazing place to go hiking in the middle of the country side, right next to quito, not to far from the city, lots of hiking trails, very cheap to camp, eat, or stay and the hotel.
Lots of fun things to do, horse back riding, swimming, a wonderful water fall, lots o…
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#6 of 13 things to do in Quito
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yadilitta says:
Parque Itchimbia is a large park, located on a hill. From this huge green space, you'd be able to get 360º degrees views of the city.
Its a big park that has a Cultural Center, cafes, point views and other attractions.
Going there is free. You'd have to pay if you want to go to any of the ca…
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#7 of 13 things to do in Quito
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Liselore_Verschuren says:
This open air museum is located approximately 30 kilometres outside Quito, precisely on the equator. Museumguides tell visitors (in English) everything there is to know about the phenomenon equator.
Early indians discovered centuries ago that the equator had special characteristics. They worshipped…
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#8 of 13 things to do in Quito
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yadilitta says:
Located in La Mariscal - New Town, the Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana is a cultural complex.
Following buildings are part of it:
-Big glass building with most important museums in town, such as the "Museo Nacional Banco Central del Ecuador" about Ecuadorian history and the Ecuadorian Art and Mu…
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#9 of 13 things to do in Quito
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pushirubiano says:
Do try to take a day trip to Cotopaxi Volcano, at least climbing up to the refugio. Driving up from Quito, you will see interesting villages and landscapes, and entering the National Park, you will pass through Andean grasslands and Eucalipt and pine forests (imported). There is a nice lake for hiki…
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#10 of 13 things to do in Quito
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yadilitta says:
This church is located behind the Cathedral and was supposed to be the main chapel of it, but now is an independent Church.
Also baroque style, with religious art including paintings, sculptures, the altar and pulpit. They also have gold pieces, not as many as in La Compania, but very neat too.
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#11 of 13 things to do in Quito
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yadilitta says:
Always I have heard that in order to really know a city and the people, you have to visit a market and watch the locals. Quito is a big city and going to a market sounded like a cool idea.
This is not the biggest and / or oldest market. This one is located close to the Mariscal, the new area of t…
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#12 of 13 things to do in Quito
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tekk2k says:
Pretty cool Volcano right outside the city of Quito, Ecuador. The Volcano sit with in a group of Mountain Ranges that surround the city. Pinchincha in very easily accessible. It was about a 15 min taxi ride from the Marriott(Downtown Quito). We took the Cable Cars up to about 4100 meters and hike up…
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#13 of 13 things to do in Quito
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yadilitta says:
Opened in 2005, the TelefériQo (from teleférico and Quito) is cable car, which runs from the edge of the city centre up the east side of Pichincha Volcano to Cruz Loma (lookout). It's one of the highest aerial lifts in the world, rising from 2950m (8850 ft) - 4100m (13,400 ft). The ascent takes 8-…
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