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QUITO

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Carlos Rivadeneira Escobar

ABOUT QUITO

Quito was the first city to be declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, and it is located in the Andes Mountains. The city is surrounded by twelve volcanoes, among them: Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Antisana, Cayambe, which form a majestic Andean contour. The historic downtown of Quito is probably the largest in Latin America, not only for its size but also for the architectural monuments it contains.

Quito is the second highest capital city in the world at 2830 meters above sea level. It has an area of 4,183 km² and about 2.2 million inhabitants. Quito's climate is variable, with temperatures that can range from 77 Fahrenheit during the day to 50 Fahrenheit at night, and it is common to have heavy rains, low temperatures and bright sunshine in the same day. It is advisable to bring warm clothes, even on sunny days.

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In general, all the tourist attractions in the historic downtown are within short walking distance of each other. You have to be prepared for all the ups and downs of Quito's streets, and walk them calmly, since, being a city located at high altitude above sea level, you can suffer altitude sickness (headache, vomiting, discomfort).

Getting around Quito by public transportation, there are three integrated services: the Metrobus Q, the Ecovía and the Trolebus. All three systems run longitudinally through the city, that is, from north to south and vice versa. All of them pass through or near the historic downtown. It is advisable not to use electronic devices (cell phones, tablets, cameras) on public transportation, as there are certain areas where you should be careful.

ADDITIONAL HOST SERVICES

In order to please our guests, we are available for any questions, comments or requirements.

If you need any advice about what places to visit contact us via Whatsapp or Telegram.

Besides, we organize personalized tours to tourist places inside and outside the city and transfers to the airport or other cities .Please contact us to know about the prices of any of these services.

MAIN CONTACT:

Carlos Rivadeneira Escobar

+593 98 254 1892

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SUPERMARKETS

Super mini Universal

Fruits, milk, drinks, snacks, and more.

Distance: 50 meters

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Supermercado Don Vic

Fruits, milk, drinks, snacks, and more.

Distance: 140 meters

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PHARMACIES

Pharmacy’s

Distance: 250 meters

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Fybeca

Distance: 140 meters

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Medicity

Distance: 300 meters

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PLACES OF INTEREST NEAR ACCOMMODATION

COFFEE SHOPS

Juan Valdez Café

Distance: 220 meters

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Sweet & Coffee

Distance: 220 meters

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Hansel & Gretel

Distance: 270 meters

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FAST FOOD

El Español

Distance: 50 meters

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Hot Dogs de la González

Suárez

Distance: 500 meters

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Pizzería El Hornero

Distance: 500 meters

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BARS

Casino

Disco

Distance: 650 meters

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RESTAURANTS

Ciré Capital

Variety of dishes

Distance: In the entrance of the building

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Pezbela

Seafood

Distance: 400 meters

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L’Arcadia

Pasta

Distance: 400 meters

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Whymper Street

Traditional craft beer street. Distance: 650 meters

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WHAT TO VISIT IN QUITO HISTORIC

DOWNTOWN

The Historic Downtown of Quito is the largest heritage site in Latin America, containing about 130 monumental buildings and more than 5,000 properties registered as historical heritage. The Historic Downtown has about 17 museums and 24 churches, convents and monasteries.

If you have time and like walking, we recommend you to walk along Garcia Moreno Street, also known as "Street of the 7 crosses " , from the Basilica of the Voto Nacional to La Ronda Street. On this route, you will be able to see all the fascinating old architecture of the city, as well as most of its emblematic buildings.

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BASÍLICA DEL VOTO NACIONAL

Basilica del Voto Nacional is the most important artwork of Ecuadorian neo-gothic architecture and one of the most representative of the American continent, being the largest in the New World (America). For its structure and style, it is compared with two of the great cathedrals of the world as St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York and Notre Dame in Paris. Most of the animals that decorate the church are not mythological, but are a sample of the endemic and exotic Ecuadorian fauna. The first stone of the church was laid around 1890, and its construction lasted approximately 100 years.

You can climb the towers of the church by buying a ticket at the entrance. There are restaurants and handicraft stores at the top of the church. Don't miss the views from the towers.

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METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL OF QUITO

The Cathedral of Quito is an orthodox style building, which serves as the seat of the Archbishop. It is one of the oldest churches in South America, built between 1562 and 1565. It presents a mixture of styles such as baroque, mudejar, rococo, neogothic and neoclassic. It houses a large sample of art, painting and sculpture of great artists of the colonial and republican era.

You can enter in the interior of the cathedral, as well as climb the domes to observe the Historic Downtown.

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SAN FRANCISCO DE QUITO CHURCH

The Church and Convent San Francisco is an impressive monument of Quito's Franciscan heritage. The site consists of a temple, several chapels and a convent. The 16th century complex covers almost two blocks of Quito's Historic Downtown. The foundations were laid shortly after the Spanish conquistadors founded the city. In recent times, it was found that the church and its plaza were built over an ancient Inca temple.

San Francisco Church treasures a great variety of artistic manifestations that are made with different techniques. It has been counted that San Francisco has 3,500 artistic pieces of the colonial era.

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LA COMPAÑÍA DE JESÚS CHURCH

La Compañia de Jesus church is the crowning artwork of the architectural style known as baroque in Latin America, and it is known as the Jewel of America. The construction begun in 1605 and, it took 160 years to be completely finished. The church, and its rich internal ornamentation, entirely covered with gold leaf, is one of the city's major tourist attractions and an invaluable heritage, both artistically and economically, for the country.

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CARONDELET PALACE

Carondelet Palace is the seat of government and official residence of the President of the Republic of Ecuador. In colonial times, it was the seat of the Spanish government in the Real Audiencia of Quito. Reformed by Baron Luis Héctor de Carondelet, president of the Audiencia at the end of the 18th century, it received its name when Simon Bolívar visited the building after the independence of 1824 and began to call it this way, amazed by the good taste of the baron.

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LA RONDA STREET

La Ronda Street is one of the oldest and most traditional streets in the Historic Downtown of Quito. It is a bohemian site of cafes, art, restaurants, sounds and flavors that are enjoyed both by Quiteños (people from Quito), as well as by people visiting the city. This is definitely a must-see place to visit in Quito. It was also a cradle of painters, writers and poets in the 1930s.

It is believed that its original name was "El Chaquiñán", a term that is now translated as road or path. It is presumed that this small street was already established and laid out around 1480, when the Incas arrived in Quito.

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CITY MUSEUM

City Museum was inaugurated in 1998. It is located in the facilities of the old San Juan de Dios Hospital, an institution that operated from 1565 to 1974, which makes it one of the oldest civil buildings in the city, since it contains 452 years of history, patrimony and identity. In its interior is exhibited the history of Quito, in addition to the history of the 400 years of operation of the hospital.

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WAX MUSEUM

The Wax Museum has a permanent exhibition entitled "From Quito to Ecuador (17361830)". This exhibition covers several important chapters that took place in the city of Quito.

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PLAZA GRANDE AND INCEPENDENCE MONUMENT

Located in the Historic Downtown of Quito, La Plaza Grande is the meeting point of the Quiteños, who nostalgically remember past times. The Plaza Grande is composed of four buildings that represent the estates of Quito's society such as The Presidential Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the Cathedral of Quito and the Municipal Palace.

In the center of La Plaza de la Independencia, we find the monument to the Heroes of Independence that was built in the early twentieth century, which symbolizes the triumph of the republic against the Spanish colony.

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EL PANECILLO

El Panecillo is a natural elevation of 3,000 meters above sea level; it was baptized with this name because of its resemblance to a small loaf of bread. It is located in the heart of the city of Quito. Because of its location, it has become the most important natural viewpoint of the city, from which you can see the urban layout of the capital, from its historic downtown and to the north and south ends.

El Panecillo is currently crowned by a giant aluminum sculpture of the "Virgin of Quito", which was based on the Virgin of “Legarda” or “Apocalyptic”. The majestic “Virgin of Quito” is the largest aluminum representation in the world and ranks 58th among the tallest images in the world.

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GUÁPULO NEIGHBORHOOD

In Guápulo, you can enjoy a surprising combination of art, history and landscapes. Located north of downtown Quito, Guápulo is known as the bohemian area of the city. Indeed, it is a peaceful place. For a typical day here, you can walk around along the quiet cobblestone streets, visit galleries and craft stores, people-watch from a café terrace, and relax in a beautiful urban park. Take a walk along the "Camino de Orellana" street, where you can find bars and cafes frequented by artists, poets and musicians.

In the center of Guápulo, it is its central historical monument, the great "Sanctuary of Guápulo" from colonial times. It was the first Marian sanctuary of the Republic of Ecuador founded in 1620.

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LA CAROLINA PARK

It is one of the most important green areas of the city of Quito and with its 64 hectares, allows a great space for relaxation: here you can picnic, ride a bike, sail in the lagoon, visit the Botanical Garden and the Vivarium or taste a delicious cotton candy.

Around the park, on Avenida

De los Shyris and Avenida

República del Salvador, you can appreciate Quito's modern architecture, as the park is located in the financial and most modern area of the city, with new, high-rise buildings.

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QUITO CABLE CAR

The trip on the TelefériQo of Quito is a unique experience that unveils new sensations each time. The view, as you ascend, reveals a unique landscape of the city and the opportunity to travel more than 2,500 meters in less than 20 minutes to discover places of amazing beauty.

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MIDDLE OF THE WORLD CITY

The Middle of the World is an iconic site in Ecuador, as the country takes its name from the Equatorial Line, an imaginary line that divides the planet into northern and southern hemispheres. Today, it is a very significant tourist attraction for the city. It is also the opportunity to take pictures of you in both hemispheres at the same time, level an egg on a nail without needing to hold it, etc.

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PULULAHUA ECOLOGICAL SERVICE

The Pululahua has the category of "Geobotanical Reserve". It is a protected area in the north of Quito, and it is the habitat of a great diversity of fauna and flora. The Pululahua is located on top of an active volcano, which is why it has great mineral wealth and therefore its lands are very fertile and productive.

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CUMBAYÁ CENTRAL PARK

In the heart of Cumbaya Valley, it is its central park, which is surrounded by the Church of San Pedro de Cumbaya and a lot of bars and restaurants located in the surrounding streets. It is an ideal place if you want to spend an unforgettable evening out and at the same time close to the city.

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EL CHAQUIÑÁN

The ecological route "El Chaquiñán" is a natural space where people can travel along the old railroad track, on foot or by bicycle, along a dirt road surrounded by ecosystems of the area.

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GREAT PITA WATERFALL

The Pita waterfall has an approximate height of 60 m. It is born from the thawing of the Cotopaxi and Sincholagua volcanoes. For this reason, when entering its waters you feel the deep cold that reaches the bones, but at the same time, it generates a sense of peace.

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MOLINUCO

This refuge is located 90 minutes from downtown Quito. It is a natural place surrounded by waterfalls, springs, eucalyptus trees and much more. Several trails with stones, earth, water and rustic wooden stairs lead to the waterfall that baptizes the reserve.

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WHAT TO VISIT NEAR QUITO

Refugio de vida silvestre Pasochoa

Zoológico de Guayllabamba

Laguna de la Mica

Zuleta

Termas de Papallacta

Laguna de Mojanda

Parque Nacional Cotopaxi

Baños de Agua Santa

SMART HOME

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ACCESORIES AND MORE

Handmade backpacks

Handmade backpacks with tribal designs

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Carlos Rivadeneira Escobar