Quito and Surrounding
 Quito, the fist city in South America declared as “Cultural World Heritage of Mankind”, lodges a great cultural and historic richness. Though, the main vestiges found in Quito date from the Colonial Period, it is not possible to deny the importance of this city as a meeting point even before Inca’s arrival in Ecuador.
ZT-002 QUITO SCENIC TOUR (3 HRS. DAILY, PRIVATE) The broad avenues of the northern residential section. The commanding Legislative Palace, The Sala Capitular at San Agustin’s convent. Continue to Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, Government Palace, La Compañía and San Francisco churches.
Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & entrance fee.
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ZT-003 QUITO SCENIC TOUR & ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
(4 HRS. DAILY EXCEPT MONDAY) The scenic tour ZT-002 plus the Central Bank Museum: the most complete collection of archeological pieces from Ecuador’s pre-historic era. Covers the entire cultural process, from pre-ceramic manifestation up to the Inca Empire. Colonial and modern paintings compliment these exhibits.
Includes: bilingual guide, transportation & entrance fee.
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ZT-005 EQUATORIAL MONUMENT (2½ HRS. DAILY, EXCEPT MONDAY)  A few kilometers north of Quito is the Equator memorial at latitude 0 00’ 00’’ which marks the place where an 18th century expedition established the exact geodesic position of the Equator. The wonderful opportunity to be in two hemispheres at the same time. Visit the monument and its ethnography museum.
Includes: bilingual guide, transportation, entrance fee & packed lunch.
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ZT6 COMBINED QUITO * EQUATORIAL MONUMENT
(5½ HRS.) DAILY, EXCEPT MONDAY) Combined ZT-002 plus ZT-005.
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ZT-009 ECUADORIAN FOLKLORE BALLET JACCHIGUA
(3 HRS. WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAYS) A presentation of Ecuadorian folklore, 7.30p.m. “Jacchigua” is a group of 60 exceptional performers, who stage a lively display of traditional Ecuadorian dances based in ancient celebrations. Includes: bilingual guide, entrance fee, & transportation.
Includes: transportation (OW), bilingual guide.
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ZT-010 COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK (6 HRS. DAILY)  Drive south through the Avenue of the Volcanoes to the base of the Cotopaxi volcano, the highest active volcano in the world. Cotopaxi was established as an ecological sanctuary with unusual opportunities for nature lovers. If weather conditions permit, it is possible to reach the lake of Limpiopungo: one of the most beautiful spots of the area. Lunch at an old hacienda.
Includes: transportation (OW), bilingual guide.
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ZT-011 COTOPAXI BY TRAIN (FULL DAY, ONLY SUNDAY)
Transfer to the south of Quito at Chimbacalle train station where the train awaits (approx. 8h00 am), then under steam locomotive trough the Avenue of the Volcanoes to El Boliche station. Continuing by car (approx. 25 km.) into the Cotopaxi National park. The park is some 320 hectares loaded with Andean wildlife. Observe huge herds of llamas and wild horses. Reach the great plateau of Limpiopungo: one of the most beautiful spots of the area. Enjoy super views of the highest active volcano on earth. Lunch at the nearby La Cienega, a 300 year old hacienda turned into country inn, then drive back to Quito.
Includes: bilingual guide, train ticket, National Park entrance fee, transportation & lunch.
Return back to Quito by steam locomotive starting from El Boliche station at 14h30 pm., arriving in Chimbacalle station (Quito) at 17h00 approx. Available without supplement.
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