Virgin of the Panecillo

Visit the Museum, the Choir, the Brewery and the Bell Tower of San Francisco de Quito and its beautiful landscapes. Taste and feel the delicious flavor of Ecuadorian cocoa. Explore the Historic Center of Quito, such as the Basilica of the National Vow, the Company of Jesus, the Arco de la Reina and the Central Plaza. Visit the Virgen del Panecillo and be able to see the city of Quito from its highest part, discover the north and south of the city. All activities with a certified guide and transportation to El Panecillo.

Explore the best of Quito on a tour that combines history, architecture and traditions. Start your day by visiting the Church of the Company of Jesus, an example of architecture in South America with its interior decoration bathed in gold leaf. We will continue to the Basilica of the National Vow, where you can admire its impressive architecture and climb its towers for panoramic views of the city. Then, we will go to Panecillo, from where you will enjoy a spectacular view of Modern and Old Quito as well as its northern and southern areas. Afterwards, explore the Plaza de la Independencia, the historic heart of the city, where the Government Palace is located. We will take a car trip to the Middle of the World, where you will visit its Monument and learn about the equatorial line that divides the world. in two hemispheres at the Intiñan Museum, in addition to participating in unique gravity experiments and astronomical observations.

8.00 Pick up from your Hotel 8.30 Basilica de Voto Nacional 9:30 Plaza Grande 10:00 Compania de Jesus 10:30 Plaza de Sanfrancisco 11:30 Vist to the Panecillo 13.00 Arrive Monument Equator Line 13.30 Lunch 14:00 Museo Itinan Museo – Guided Tour 45 min 15:00 Visit Puluhua Crater 15:30 Return to your hotel

Our tour begins at 8:00 AM at the designated meeting point. We will then proceed to the Basilica del Voto Nacional, a stunning neo-Gothic religious building in the historic center of Quito. Renowned for its size and style, it was considered the largest neo-Gothic temple in the Americas and the tallest religious temple in Spanish America until 2017. For those interested, there is an option to climb the towers (OPTIONAL NOT INCLUDED) for a breathtaking view of Quito's historic center. Afterward, we will advance to the historic center of Quito and visit Plaza Grande, the main square of the capital and the political and historical heart of Ecuador. Located at an altitude of 2818 meters above sea level (9,245 feet), it serves as the city's altitude reference point. The square's centerpiece is the Independence Monument, which honors the heroes of the independence movement of August 10th, 1809, remembered as the First Cry of Hispanic American Independence. Next, we will visit the Compania de Jesus Church, a major tourist attraction in the city. You may choose to enter the church to admire its rich architecture and interior, which is entirely covered with gold leaf (OPTIONAL NOT INCLUDED). Following this, we will head to San Francisco Plaza, the largest square in Quito's historic center. The square is dominated by the grand facade of the Church and Convent of San Francisco and has been a central urban feature since colonial times, with its central fountain providing water to residents for centuries. To conclude our tour in the Historic Center, we will visit El Panecillo, a natural elevation at 3,000 meters above sea level (9,842 feet). This location is the most significant natural lookout point in the city, offering panoramic views of Quito from its historic center to the northern and southern extents. El Panecillo is crowned by a massive aluminum sculpture of the "Virgin of Quito," created by Spanish artist Agustín de la Herrán Matorras, based on a work by Bernardo de Legarda, a prominent figure in the Quito School. An optional visit to the Panecillo Museum is available (OPTIONAL NOT INCLUDED). Next, we will arrive at the Mitad del Mundo, an iconic site in Ecuador named after the Equatorial Line, which divides the planet into the northern and southern hemispheres. Here, you can enter the Mitad del Mundo City, a tourist complex housing the famous Equatorial Monument (OPTIONAL NOT INCLUDED), or visit the Intiñan Museum. The museum offers an interactive tour showcasing the history of our ancestral peoples and the fascinating effects produced by the sun on our solar cylinder. Experience a journey back in time through the centennial huts, explore and understand the earth's physical phenomena with educational demonstrations, observe the sun's path (Intiñan) at the Acoratene, and enjoy a privileged natural environment (OPTIONAL NOT INCLUDED).