QUITO
Cultural
Discover the cultural richness of Ecuador's capital city with our captivating "Cultural Quito" program.
We invite you to do it together!
TOUCHING THE SKY
Discover the best-kept secrets of this ancient city, where every cobblestone street and historic corner tells the story of Ecuador. From the colonial splendor of its Historic Center to the modernity of its contemporary artistic expressions, this program will take you on a unique journey through time and the cultural diversity of Quito. Immerse yourself in museums, monuments, and authentic encounters that will reveal the richness and vitality of Ecuador's capital. Join us to explore, learn, and enjoy the authenticity of "Cultural Quito." Welcome to a unique experience at the crossroads of history and modernity!
- 8 o'clock
- 8:00 a.m.
INCLUDES
- Tourist transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Tickets to tourist attractions
- Lunch
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Items not specified
ITINERARY
1
Dome Tour
The tour begins at Independence Square, where you can see the square itself and the important buildings that surround it, and then visit other nearby squares and places that show what our capital city was like in the past and what it is like today. We will head to one of our domes, where we will practically touch the sky of Quito.
2
Quito Cathedral
– The Primada Cathedral of Quito is one of the most important churches in the city. Its history dates back to 1535, when, after the Spanish founded Quito, they proceeded to lay out the streets and assign plots of land to the city's inhabitants, giving the entire southern sector of what would become the Plaza Mayor to the first priest of Quito, Father Juan Rodríguez. Its construction features several styles, including Baroque, Mudejar, Rococo, Neo-Gothic, and Neoclassical. It has an important collection of works of art, such as "La sábana santa" (The Holy Shroud) by Caspicara; "La Muerte de la Virgen" (The Death of the Virgin) by Miguel de Santiago; and "La negación de San Pedro" (The Denial of Saint Peter), among other important colonial paintings.
3
Church of the Society of Jesus
The church and convent of San Ignacio de Loyola of the Society of Jesus in Quito, also known simply as La Compañía, has a façade carved entirely from volcanic stone and an interior covered with 23-karat gold leaf. It is considered one of the most important examples of Baroque architecture in the Americas and the world. The temple, having been built over 160 years by different architects, features four architectural styles, although Baroque art predominates.
4
House of the Praised One
Pre-Columbian Art Museum – La Casa del Alabado – Pre-Columbian Art Museum, brings together some of the most representative pieces of pre-Columbian art from present-day Ecuador, offering interpretations of their artistic and anthropological significance and providing a meaningful experience for every visitor. El Alabado houses around 5,000 archaeological pieces, 500 of which make up the permanent exhibition. The museum is organized thematically rather than chronologically or geographically, allowing visitors to make their own visual and cultural connections between the pieces and reflect on the excellence achieved by their creators in terms of technique, use of materials, and the high aesthetic sense they demonstrated.
5
Cantuña Restaurant
Lunch is planned at the restaurant located inside the boutique hotel
Patio Andaluz in the historic center of Quito.
6
Chapel of Man
The 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).
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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