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    El Panecillo

    1,472 Reviews
    #18 of 226 things to do in Quito
    Sights & Landmarks, Points of Interest & Landmarks
    Costado del Centro Historico, Quito 170150, Ecuador
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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Good food

    There were lots of great food stalls at the top and it looks impressive. We were advised that walking up is a bad idea, not just cause it's very steep, but the neighbourhood isn't great for tourists. So getting up by taxi is probably the...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Graham R
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great view, day or night

    It's worth it to go to the top and have canellaso (traditional sweet alcoholic drink) at night with friends outside from the stalls! During the holidays there are fun decorations and a market up top. Best reached with a car to take you up, but...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank LaurenceLeBlanc
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Espectacular view and good food

    Climb to the top of the monument of la virgen del panecillo and enjoy the traditional food at the restaurants area. Bring windbreaker!

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank ramiroadrian91
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    worth a quick trip, but not the morning

    There weren't a lot of people there when we went, so we got our taxi to wait for ~5 minutes while we had a quick photo stop. I would only go if you have the time. Teleferico is more spectacular, and a good view is...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank Possum_Traveller
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing Views of Quito

    Viewing Quito from the top of this mountain is a fantastic way to get a panoramic perspective of how large this city is, and the growth it has endured. Seeing the Virgin Del Panecillo up close is also extremely impressive, as you get a true...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank 11kb11
    Reviewed July 13, 2019 via mobile
    Great view of quito

    great view of quito. nice statue made of aluminum. lots of souvenir and food small shops. 20 min is more than enough.

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Ralf125
    Reviewed July 7, 2019
    Beautiful statue with lovely view of the old town

    Highly recommend taking a taxi up to the statue as it is a steep climb at altitude. There is a $1 fee to go up the pedestal of the statue which I think is worth it as you get some local information and even better...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank Heidi S
    Reviewed July 4, 2019
    Nice place to visit for a view of Old Town Quito

    There are 2 ways to get to El Panecillo. You can climb the steps (I believe about 600 of them) or taxi up to the top.

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Alan D
    Reviewed July 3, 2019 via mobile
    Beautiful Statue and Awesome Views

    I remember seeing a Russel Crowe movie years ago that featured the statue of the Virgin of El Panecillo during the beginning credits. It was so beautiful and intriguing that it really peaked my interest in visiting Ecuador and I'm very fortunate I had the...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank GdubbaU
    Reviewed June 24, 2019 via mobile
    Glad we got to see her up close!

    El Panecillo is a stunning landmark in Quito and getting to see the aluminum statue up close is really amazing. Also great views of north, south, east and west Quito.

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank RaeRaeC
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    May 27, 2019|
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    Response from heyjudithz | Reviewed this property |
    You should be fine in the daytime. I would probably want a running partner after dark, but I am ultra-cautious. May I add that I have visited three times and have NEVER felt unsafe anywhere in Ecuador. It is a beautiful... More
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    September 2, 2018|
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    Response from Oscar V | Reviewed this property |
    You can certainly take an Uber up to the Panecillo. If you do not have good cell phone coverage, you can try and find wifi hot spot to get online.
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    October 17, 2016|
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    Response from Middlemiss | Reviewed this property |
    Definitely not 24 hrs. To be honest the view from the base of the statue is worthwhile.
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