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Hacienda Pinsaqui €74 18.6 mi 29.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Tandayapa Bird Lodge €73 19.2 mi 30.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Ecuatreasures B&B Quito €33 22.6 mi 36.3 km 4 of 5 stars
La Isla Hosteria N/A 24.5 mi 39.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Akros Hotel N/A 26.3 mi 42.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Hotel Ali Shungu Restaurant 17.5 mi 28.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Mc Donald's 28.1 mi 45.2 km 3 of 5 stars
La Casa de Eduardo 28.1 mi 45.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Pasachoa Forest Reserve 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Equatorial Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) 3.6 mi 5.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Teleferico Quito 6.8 mi 10.9 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 74 attractions in Quito
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Resembling a type of small bread (panecillo), this hill makes an excellent observation point over Quito and features La Virgen del Panecillo, a...... more » Resembling a type of small bread (panecillo), this hill makes an excellent observation point over Quito and features La Virgen del Panecillo, a majestic sculpture that can be seen from any location in the city. « less
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
Address: Costado del Centro Historico Quito
Ecuador

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“My fave place in Quito”
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5 of 5 stars
iluvequa   1 contribution
NY NY
Jan 30, 2008

This is the first place I went to, right after arriving. My cousin chicho took me(god rest his soul), At night it is simply sublime....the views of the city are absolutly breathtaking....I've traveled alot and that is one of the most beautiful sites I can remember. more

“plan your visit at lunchtime!”
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4 of 5 stars
American_Overseas   28 contributions
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Mar 26, 2006
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Visit the Panecillo at lunchtime and have lunch at Pims, just under the angel. Amazing view of the city, and good food. more

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El Panecillo Address

Costado del Centro Historico, Quito, Ecuador