Suggestions for Quito and surrounding area?
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Suggestions for Quito and surrounding area?
We are headed to Quito next week for 4 days to visit a friend who just moved there. Anyone have suggestions for best sights or things to do in the area?
Ideas appreciated!
Ideas appreciated!
#2
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Has anyone gone hiking after taking the cable car ride up Pichincha Volcano? I'm planning this with a 10 yo.
Also, any must sees in Quito? I have one extra day. Planning a cooking class but not much more - again with a 10yo
Also, any must sees in Quito? I have one extra day. Planning a cooking class but not much more - again with a 10yo
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Other things to check out:
- Quito's historic section: La Basilica, with its impressive 377-foot Condor Tower—look for the gargoyles -they represent indigenous animals.
- Plaza de La Independenzia featuring a winged statue, the Presidential Palace and the guards - kinda like Buckinham Palace Beefeaters, and San Francisco Square.
- I enjoyed the historic district of La Ronda, too - very lively artistic/shopping area - most kids will think the candy shops are worth the walking with mom/dad.
I was there in June so at a completely different time of year, so cant help you on the weather.
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