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La Virgin del Panecillo

Gral Miller y Patagonia ( Cerro Panecillo), Quito, Ecuador
Ranked #44 of 78 attractions in Quito
4.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Description: Located on top of the Cerro El Panecillo, this imposing sculpture can be seen from any location in downtown Quito.
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Utila, Honduras
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75 reviews 75 reviews
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

You do have awesome views of Quito from here, but there are other ways to obtain those views. The statue itself isn't really all that impressive up close. It always seems much more interesting when spotted from the city. You can climb up to the base of the globe via stairs inside the base. There is a minimal charge for... More

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Quito, Ecuador
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

Don't try to walk up te hill to the statue- too many thieves. The view is great, but not much reason to go to the top of the statue. ($2 entrance) More

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Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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112 helpful votes 112 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2004
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This is quite a monument! We went during the week and it was pretty deserted. I would follow the advice we received about taking a taxi to the top of the hill rather than walking up the steps from the old city. There it seemed very safe and it is worth seeing this close up. You get a great view... More

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Quito, Ecuador
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012
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Quito, Ecuador
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011
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