COLONIAL CITY TOUR AND/OR THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD

(3 or 5 HOURS)

 

The tour begins with a great view of Orellana’s way and Guapulo Sanctuary. We will continue towards the downtown, where we will take a walk visiting the Independence Square, surrounded by historically important buildings, such as the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, El Sagrario Church, and one of the most beautiful baroque churches in South America, La Compañia de Jesus.

 

Church of San Francisco

Aftewards visit the Panecillo Hill where the Virgin of Quito is located. From this perspective you will be delighted by the spectacular view of Colonial Quito mainly.

If you desire to continue this amazing tour, we will drive 1,5 Km. north of Quito, towards the Middle of the World.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here you will have two options, either to visit the Ethnographic Museum, located inside the Equator Monument, which shows a display of the main cultures of Ecuador. Or, visit the Inti Ñan Museum, a scientific and cultural Museum, located in the exact place where the Equator Line crosses and where you will be shown with different scientific experiments that you are truly stand on the 0° Meridian.