HALF OF THE WORLD
+ Chapel of Man
Explore two exceptional facets of Ecuadorian culture with our exciting program that combines the iconic Mitad del Mundo experience with a captivating visit to the Chapel of Man in Quito.
We invite you to do it together!
FULL DAY
Discover the magic of being simultaneously in the northern and southern hemisphere at the iconic Mitad del Mundo monument, before immersing yourself in the monumental artistic expression of the Chapel of Man, which houses masterpieces by renowned painter Oswaldo Guayasamín. This program fuses Ecuador's stunning geography with the artistic and cultural richness of Quito, offering you a complete experience that captures the unique essence of this country. Join us on this journey that combines geographic wonder with inspiring art!
- 8 hours
- 09h00
INCLUDES
- Tourist transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Entrance fees to visit sites
- Tourist lunch
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Lunch
- Unspecified items
ITINERARY
1
Chapel of Man
The Chapel of Man - Guayasamín Museum has been listed by UNESCO as a priority cultural project of Humanity. It contains the largest archaeological art museum in the country with more than 8,000 pieces of colonial and contemporary art, and houses the largest collection of Guayasamín's art, which includes works by highly skilled indigenous artists of the Escuela Quiteña. There is even a collection of bloody crucifixes (although Guayasamín was an agnostic, he incorporated tortured, Christ-like images into his own work).
2
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
Pululahua is an extinct but active volcano, being one of only two inhabited craters in the world and the third largest with 12 km in diameter. Every afternoon clouds loaded with humidity arrive from the coast and hide under a white mantle the life that exists in this caldera. It is the only protected area in the country that has the category of "Geobotanical Reserve", declared so for its geological condition and great biological diversity of both fauna and flora.
3
The Pululahua Volcano Crater
Lunch is planned in the restaurant located on the edge of the crater of the Pululahua volcano, the only inhabited volcano in the world. El Cráter Restaurant offers a 360-degree view of the landscape, which changes permanently depending on the time of day.
4
Intiñán Interactive Museum
Inti ñan" derives from the Quichua words Inti (sun) and Ñan (path), which means that Intiñan translates as "Path of the sun". In the Intiñan Museum, you can explore the history of the ancestral peoples, learn about their dwellings and ways of life, as well as discover sundials. In addition, in an interactive way, you will be able to perform various experiments at latitude 0.
5
Middle of the World City
The Ciudad Mitad del Mundo is a cultural complex that houses the monument to the Middle of the World. Its purpose is to highlight the exact location of the equatorial line, from which the country takes its name, and also to highlight the 18th century Franco-Spanish geodesic mission that determined the approximate site through which the equatorial line passes. In addition, the complex includes the Ethnographic Museum on the country's indigenous cultures, four pavilions with permanent exhibits, a Planetarium, a miniature model of colonial Quito, handicraft stores and typical food restaurants.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- All rates are in U.S. dollars and per person.
- Rates apply throughout the year, except on Ecuadorian holidays.
- Tours for 1 to 3 passengers are conducted with a guide-driver; in case a different service is required, a supplement applies.
- Rates in the itineraries are per person according to the type of room, hotel and activities detailed in this document.
- Rates for jungle programs are per person according to room type and hotel category indicated and include all activities and meals detailed in the itinerary.
- Nights at the hotels indicated in the itineraries include breakfast and taxes.
- If local taxes change, rates will be updated and tour operators will be informed and itineraries updated.
- Outlet Viajes reserves the right to modify itineraries due to unforeseen events or national regulations. Tour operators will be informed and itineraries updated accordingly.
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