Your Travel Experience with South American Tours DMC
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city of Quito (altitude of approx. 2.850m / 9.350ft.) to give you a first impression of the variety there is regarding religious and cultural sites. During your visit in the old part of the city, you can still breathe the colonial history of Ecuador. Your guide will take you for a walk through the culturally diverse history of Quito. Have a closer look at the heart of the city of Quito: The Independence Square with the Government and the Bishops Palace, as well as the Cathedral. On the way to San Francisco Square, you will visit the church of La Compañia, which has the most ornate and richly sculptured façade and interior.
** Remark: On Sundays, the visits of the churches might be restricted due to religious services.
As part of this walking tour, immerse yourself into the world of Ecuadorian chocolate. Learn about cacao’s history, how to grow it, and the processes to make great chocolate. End your visit by awakening your taste buds as you try different grades and Flavors of chocolate.
The tour goes on to the Equatorial Line Monument called “Middle of the World”. Here you get a truly special experience to stand in both, the Northern and Southern Hemispheres simultaneously. The Equatorial Monument marks the spot where an 18th century French scientific expedition led by Charles Marie de la Condamine established the exact position of the Equator. The area has been built as a typical colonial town, with restaurants, gift shops and Post Office with philatelic sales. Visit the monument and the Ethnographical Museum, which shows the history of the Indian cultures of Ecuador.