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#1Otavalo Craft Market Tour
Depart from Quito through the Pan-American North Highway until arriving to Cayambe, where the passengers will have the opportunity to taste the delicious “Bi...
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#2Full-Day Papallacta Hot Springs Small-group Tour
Spend a full day at Termas of Papallacta Spa, enjoying the hot springs and the medicinal benefit of their healing geothermal waters. Enjoy a scenic drive thr...
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#3City Sightseeing Tour with Cable Car Ride & Pichincha Volcano Hike
Uncover the secrets of Quito, the capital of Ecuador, and delve into its colonial architecture, rich history, and thriving culture. This full-day experience ...
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#42-Day Cotopaxi Volcano & Quilotoa Lagoon Small Groups
Join an expert guide for a 2-day adventure along the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Explore Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, discover...
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#5Small-groups Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip
Find a lush wonderland on the slopes of the Andes with this full-day excursion to Mindo Cloud Forest. This vivid collection of plant and animal life gives yo...
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#6Small-Group Quito Market Discovery Tour
Sky-high yet culturally grounded, Quito claims bragging rights as the highest capital city in the world. Combining the city’s esteemed market scene with a ca...
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#7Middle of the World Tour
Visit a monument built to mark the exact location of the Earth's equator, the imaginary line that divides our planet into northern and southern halves. Step ...
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#8Cotopaxi National Park & Quilotoa Volcano Tour
Set out for a mountain adventure, reaching the high-altitude scenery of the Andes to Cotopaxi National Park. Take in views of the snow-capped peak, before vi...
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#9Small-Group City Tour & Horseback Ride to Pichincha Volcano
Join an expert guide on a full-day tour of Quito's most historically significant landmarks before embarking on a horseback ride to a volcano that offers impr...
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#10Full Day Quito City Tour + Teleférico + Mitad del Mundo Tour
Learn about the history, architecture and customs of the people of Quito in this trip. You will have the best view of the city once up on the top of Teleféri...
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As the capital of Ecuador, Quito's past extends for centuries beyond its founding in 1534 to its status as a kingdom of the Incan Empire. Known by nicknames such as the Light of America, the City of the Heavens, and God's Face, Quito attained UNESCO World Heritage status in 1978 in recognition of the superb Spanish Colonial buildings in its ancient heart.
Most of the attractions in Quito are centered around the Old Town, where nearly 500 years of history are played out in the ancient buildings and winding streets. There are excellent Quito tours, which provide sights of the Old Town, but visitors will find the sheer number of must-see places requires them to allow more than one day to properly enjoy them all. Top highlights include the Iglesia de la Compañia de Jesus, one of the most beautiful churches in the Americas. And one of the most popular spots in the city for tourists is the hill where La Vírgen del Panecillo is located. This famous statue depicts the winged Virgin and provides a stunning focal point above the city.
Another local tourist favorite is the Museo de la Ciudad, or City Museum. With interactive displays detailing Quito's history, it's popular with children and adults alike. Quito also offers visitors a veritable shoppers' paradise of well-made goods crafted by artisans and sold right from their workshops on the street. There are also several malls dotted around the city giving visitors the opportunity to purchase familiar brands at reasonable prices.
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