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El Panecillo

1,560 Reviews
#18 of 233 things to do in Quito
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Costado del Centro Historico, Quito 170150, Ecuador
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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 majestic sculpture that can be seen from any location in the city.
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This is a hill which overlooks Quito. It is topped with a huge statue of The Virgin Mary and can be seen from the city even at night, when the statue is bathed in white light. The hill (shaped like a loaf of bread) is at Quito’s southern end (close to Old Town) and can be…
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Date of experience: February 2020
El Panecilo
El Panecilo is elevated above the city of Quito and it is a bit of a drive to get there but when you arrive at the top you get great views of Quito. The statue is very unique and interesting.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Lady of the Apocalypse
probably the coolest symbol of a city ever. taller than Christ the redeemer and visible from almost anywhere in the city.
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Date of experience: February 2020
Beautiful views
Do not spend your hard-earned money on taxis - there is a public bus going all the way up at the cost of $0.25. If you are over 65 it will cost you $0.12
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Date of experience: January 2020
Great Overlook
This relatively, clean tourist attraction was accessed using the hop on/off bus during our recent visit to Quito. Up close, the statue is impressive and well constructed. Easy stairs let you walk around and admire the immensity of its footprint. Nice looking food stalls are set…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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