Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Attractions and Activities: Church of the Society of Jesus (At your own expense) It is a Jesuit church in Quito, Ecuador. It is among the best-known churches in Quito because of its large central nave, which is profusely decorated with gold leaf, gilded plaster and wood carvings. 40 min(s)Attractions and Activities: Basilica and Convent of San Francisco (At your own expense) The Church and Convent of San Francisco forms part of the City of Quito World Heritage Site, the first site ever inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1978. It is the oldest and most significant religious site in Ecuador. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Independence Square (Free entry) It is the principal and central public square of Quito, Ecuador. This is the central square of the city and one of the symbols of the executive power of the nation. Its main feature is the monument to the independence heroes of August 10, 1809, date remembered as the First Cry of Independence of the Royal Audience of Quito from spanish monarchy. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Santo Domingo Plaza (Plaza de Santa Domingo) (Free entry) Santo Domingo church and monastery represent one of the most important religious structures in Quito. Its history is characterized by fortune. It began in 1880 with the arrival of a group of Italian priests who began a modernization process that included aesthetic changes in the temple. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Basílica del Voto Nacional (Ticket included) Basilica del Voto Nacional is one of the most important examples of neo Gothic arquitecture in Ecuador. The Basilica de Quito was blessed by Pope John Paul II on January 30, 1985, was officially opened on July 12, 1988. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Calle La Ronda (Free entry) This is a narrow cobblestone street very famous among locals because it appears in many paintings and it was the craddle of several famous poems and songs. The street has recuperated its splendor and its is very popular for local people who come on fridays and saturday nights for drinking a traditional hot "canelazo" made of cinnamon with a liquor! 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Virgin of the Panecillo (Free entry) The Panecillo hill, where we find a huge figure of the Virgin of Legarda, emblem of Quito. Have a magnificent view of the city. 30 min(s)
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