TOUR OF QUITO & MIDDLE OF THE WORLD 1 Day

Quito, declared by the UNESCO Patrimony of Mankind in 1978 is one of the

most beautiful colonial cities in South America. Let us show you the most important places with our personalized services.

Start your tour at 09h30. Your guide will pick you up and will drive you to the

BASILICA an impressive neogothic church facing Quito’s colonial city. The

Basilica del Voto Nacional is considered one of the biggest neogothic churches

in Latinamerica.

Your tour will continue to Santo Domingo, a colonial church built in the 16TH century. One of its jewels are Del Rosario and Pompeya Chapels, you will be

able to visit the interior of the church as well as the domes, where a

spectacular view of the city can be admired.

After visiting Santo Domingo, you will stroll down La Ronda, a typical colonial

street. Its balconies have made of La Ronda one of the most representative places of downtown Quito.

Arrive to the Alabado Museum where a permanent pre-Columbian exhibit is

available to understand the Andean cosmovision from three different perspectives.

Continue to the San Francisco Plaza and church, also known as the “Escorial

de los Andes”, visit the interior of the church and admire the details in the

walls and ceilings of this catholic temple. Learn about the Cantuña legend and

visit the Chapel.

Next stop will be to one of the most beautiful pieces of baroque art in the

city, La Compañia church. Its beautifully decorated gold interior will amaze

you.

Our final stop will be at Plaza de la Independencia, where the most important

buildings of the city can be observed: Palacio de Carondelet, the Cathedral,

the old Archbishop’s Palace and the Mayor´s Office.

Continue your tour to the Middle of the World & Pululahua.

Pululahua is a calm and isolated crater very close to Quito. Every afternoon

this cauldron is covered with a white coat of clouds that arrive from the Pacific

coast. This is the only protected area of the country under the category of

“Geobotanical Reserve” due to the rich flora that grows on its slopes.

Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant located at the edge of this crater and enjoy the view while savoring the flavors of our cuisine.

https://elcrater.com/

The name Ecuador is a result of the visit of the Geodesic Mission in the 18th

century. This mission came to the Reino de Quito in order to measure the

latitude and define the shape of the earth. During this mission, it was

established that the earth was round and that the “middle of the world” was in our country.

Today we will visit the Inti Ñan Museum, where we will explain a bit more the

history of this Mission and also learn about the natural forces that are located

in the middle of the world.

Return to Quito.

End of our services

RATE INCLUDES:

➢ Private touristic transportation

➢ Private English speaking guide

➢ All entrance fees as described on program

➢ Lunch based on set menu

RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

➢ Beverages – alcoholic & soft

➢ Unspecified extras

➢ Personal expenses