Ancestral Cultural Tour from Quito
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Ancestral Cultural Tour from Quito
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Highlights
We will visit the most striking points by tourists who seek to know the cultural places that mark the capital of Ecuador.
Itinerary
Transfer of arrival
Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedTransfer from Tababela airport to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you will have the afternoon free to know the tourist spots that are around the hotel such as: La Carolina Park, Quicentro Shopping Mall, Aquatic Park, among others.- AccommodationsAccomodation in Quito, hotel of your choice
City Tour + Middle of The World
Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIn the morning our guide will pick you up at your hotel to take you to visit the city Light of America. We start with an interesting tour of the most traditional market in Quito, we will observe flowers, fruits, typical foods and the daily life of the people who come to this market to shop.Basilica del Voto Nacional
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe continue to the Basilica of the National Vow, considered the most important work of neo-Gothic architecture in our country, where we can climb its towers, observe its gargoyles and walk through its interiors, which are still unfinished according to legend.Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe advance towards the Plaza Grande or Plaza de la Independencia, where the Government Palace or Carondelet Palace, the Municipal building and the Cathedral of the City are located, after a few steps we will arrive at the Church La Compañía de Jesús, jewel of the Baroque architecture and imposing sample of the colonial art of Quito.Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWe continue to the San Francisco Church where we will learn about the interesting myths and legends that took place during its construction.Calle La Ronda
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter this stop we walk until we reach Morales Street, or better known as the Ronda, a place full of colorful houses that have been preserved since colonial and republican times.El Panecillo
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWe continue to the viewpoint of Panecillo located at the top of the hill of the same name at 3,035 meters above sea level, and formerly known as "shungoloma" or heart hill, here is an aluminum replica on a large scale (45mts.) of the Virgin of Quito, sculpted by Quito artist Bernardo de Legarda and whose original is displayed on the main altar of the Church of San Francisco.Pululahua Volcano & Geobotanical Reserve
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWe head towards the north of the city until we reach the Pululahua volcano viewpoint from where we can see one of the few inhabited craters in the world.Mitad Del Mundo
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThen we will move to the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo Complex (entrance fee not included), here our guide will take you to visit replicas of the ancestral homes of the inhabitants of Ecuador, our guide will also demonstrate through interactive games the physical phenomena that only occur in the middle of the world. Then, we return at the hotel.- AccommodationsAccomodation in QuitoFood And DrinksBreakfast
Otavalo Market tour + Cotacachi
Cayambe
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOur guide will pick you up at your hotel early in the morning and we will head north until we reach the town of Cayambe, known for its "bizcochos", a type of baked bread rolls that are accompanied by the so-called "Queso de hoja" (leaf cheese) because it is wrapped in leaves to preserve them.Otavalo Market
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe continue our journey to the Otavalo Market, where you can see all kinds of handicrafts made by the skilled hands of the indigenous people of the area. Famous for owning one of the largest indigenous fairs in Latin America, where their skilled artisans expose all their handicrafts and fabrics recognized worldwide.Cascada de Peguche
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOur next stop will be the town of Peguche, here we will walk until we reach its waterfall, a place full of energy where the natives perform spiritual rituals.Cotacachi
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe continue until we reach the musical workshop where we will listen to Andean music that comes out of the instruments that the natives skillfully create with their hands, our tour progresses until we reach Cotacachi a small and picturesque town famous for its leather creations, here our guide will suggest and give the necessary time for lunch (not included).Quito
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter which we will return to Quito. Our guide will drop you off at your hotel.- AccommodationsAccomodation in QuitoFood And DrinksBreakfast
Transfer Out
Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter breakfast, at the agreed time, we will start the return to Tababela airport.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Private transportation
Certified bilingual guide
Breakfast (3)
Hotel taxes
NOT INCLUDED
Airplane tickets. If you need it, mail for information for set it up
Gratuities
Food and beverages not specified
Entrance fees
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring your original passport to be stamped
Bring sunscreen, bring a coat or jacket, wear comfortable shoes for the hike
Bring a camera
Location
Address
Tababela Parish S/N via Yaruquí, Quito 170183, Ecuador
Provider
BM TOURS SA
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