Quito
is the home to beautiful cathedrals, elegant old mansions, interesting
museums, plazas and parks, and is filled with street markets selling
a wealth of Ecuadorian jewels, arts and crafts. This wonderful spring-like
climate is dominated by mountains, with several snow-capped volcanoes
standing majestically in the distance. It was also declared the
third most important world cultural heritage site in Latin America,
by UNESCO.
About a 30 minute drive north lies the invisible line called the
Equator, and also the famous monument, Mitad del Mundo, where you
can have one foot in either hemisphere.
City
Tour in Quito with “Mitad del Mundo” (Middle of the
World)
Drive around
the colonial center of Quito and see the stone-carved facade of
Ecuador�s House of Congress depicting scenes from Ecuadorian history;
Independence Square, with the Presidential Palace and the Cathedral.
Visit the church of La Compa�ia (1605), with its breathtaking
gilded altars, considered the finest example of baroque art in
America and the church and monastery of San Francisco (1535).
For a panoramic view of Ecuador�s capital city we go to the top
of Panecillo Hill. Our country, needless to say, owes its name
to the Equatorial Line which crosses it 15 minutes to the north
of Quito. There you find a monument marking latitude 0� 00` 00�,
a unique place where you can literally get a picture of yourself
jumping from north to south of the planet. This tour includes
a visit to the Ethnographic Museum on site. Certificates are awarded
to visitors who take part in this adventure.
Prices per
person:
- 2 people:
$72
- More than
2 people: $55
*Includes all entrance tickets and private transportation with an English speaking guide.
City
Tour in Quito with “Mitad del Mundo” (Middle of the
World) with lunch
Prices per
person:
- 2 people:
$94
- More than
2 people: $79
*Includes lunch, all entrance tickets and private transportation with an English speaking guide.