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 Capilla del Hombre in Quito.
We invite you to do it together!
FULL DAY
Discover the magic of being simultaneously in the northern and southern hemispheres at the iconic Mitad del Mundo monument, before immersing yourself in the monumental artistic expression of the Capilla del Hombre, which houses masterpieces by renowned painter Oswaldo Guayasamín. This program combines 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 geographical wonder with inspiring art!
- 8 o'clock
- 9:00 a.m.
INCLUDES
- Tourist transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Tickets to tourist attractions
- Tourist lunch
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Lunch
- Items not specified
ITINERARY
1
Chapel of Man
La Capilla del Hombre – Guayasamín Museum has been listed by UNESCO as a priority cultural project for humanity. It contains the largest archaeological art museum in the country with more than 8,000 pieces of colonial and contemporary art, and also houses the largest collection of Guayasamín's art, which includes works by highly skilled indigenous artists from the Quito School. There is even a collection of bloody crucifixes (although Guayasamín was agnostic, he incorporated tortured images, similar to those of Christ, into his own work).
2
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
Pululahua is an extinct but active volcano, one of only two inhabited craters in the world and the third largest with a diameter of 12 km. Every afternoon, moisture-laden clouds arrive from the coast and hide the life that exists in this caldera under a white blanket. It is the only protected area in the country that has the status of "Geobotanical Reserve," declared as such due to its geological condition and great biological diversity of both fauna and flora.
3
The Crater of the Pululahua Volcano
Lunch is planned at the restaurant located on the edge of the Pululahua volcano crater, the only inhabited crater in the world. The El Cráter Restaurant offers a 360-degree view of the landscape, which changes constantly depending on the time of day.
4
Intiñán Interactive Museum
Inti ñan derives from the Quechua words Inti (sun) and Ñan (path), meaning that Intiñan translates as "Path of the Sun." At the Intiñan Museum, you can explore the history of ancient peoples, learn about their homes and ways of life, and discover sundials. You can also interactively conduct various experiments at latitude 0.
5
City Halfway Around the World
The Middle of the World City is a cultural complex that houses the Middle of the World monument. Its purpose is to highlight the exact location of the equator, 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 exhibitions, a Planetarium, a miniature model of colonial Quito, craft shops, and restaurants serving typical food.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- All rates are in US 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; if a different service is required, a supplement applies.
- The rates in the itineraries are per person based on the type of room, hotel, and activities detailed in this document.
- Rates for jungle programs are per person based on room type and hotel category indicated and include all activities and meals detailed in the itinerary.
- Overnight stays at the hotels listed in the itineraries include breakfast and taxes.
- If local taxes change, rates will be updated, tour operators will be informed, and itineraries will be 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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