Guided tours to take advantage of the traditional culture and gastronomy of the city will be available to tourists during this holiday
From this Saturday, October 30, the longest holiday of the year. For commemoration of Day of the Dead and independence of Cuenca, The country will have a rest until Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
The Municipality of Quito, through the Municipal Company Quito Tourism and the Government through culture Ministry they have prepared a series of activities to enjoy these dates.
Maria Cristina Rivadeneira, manager of Quito Tourism, pointed out that they have planned the arrival of more than 15,000 tourists to the capital, who will be able to enjoy their gastronomy and culture present in a special way in its Historic Center.
The municipal tourism company has arranged a web page to consult the events and know the reservation contact in most of the activities that will have a limited capacity.
These are the activities for Saturday, October 30:
| Exercise | Place | Hour | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| The power of goodbye 2021 Day Route B: Option 1 | Tour of the Colonial Art Museum, the Alberto Mena Caamaño Museum, the Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and the Carmen Alto Museum. (Maximum capacity 10 people). | 10:00 and 14:30 | $ 5,00 |
| The Power of God 2021 Day Route A: Option 1 | Tour of the Church of the Company, the María Augusta Urrutia House Museum, the Carmen Alto Museum and the City Museum. (Maximum capacity 10 people). | 10:00 and 14:30 | $ 5,00 |
| Altar of the Mexican Dead | Special narration of the deceased | 15:00 | |
| Live the day of the dead | Curator of Salvador Kingman | 09:00 to 16:00 | |
| Tour in the Convent of San Francisco de Quito | Get to know for the first time the crypt of the chapel of the Virgen del Pilar, mysterious places of the Franciscan convent, to finish with a magnificent view of the Historic Center and tasting colada morada. (Reserve spaces) | 18:30 and 19:30 | $ 15,00 |
| Tours through the history of the building and neighborhood room | Tour in one of the buildings with the greatest history in Quito, this place was used as a sanatorium, barracks, military hospital and artists’ workshop. | From 12:00 to 15:00 | For free |
| The theater is back | Artistic journey through the history of the Bolívar Theater, through unforgettable moments that illustrate the heritage conditions of this building. | 15:00 and 17:00 | $ 20,00 |
| Towers of the Basilica of the National Vow | Tour in towers, crypts and special places. Includes a traditional hot drink. | 18:00 to 23:00 | $ 10,00 |
| Mysterious legends of All Souls Day | Dramatized tour through squares and streets of the Historic Center. | 13:30 to 18:00 | $ 15,00 |
| Famous Crimes Route | Meeting point: Plazoleta de San Blas, in front of the church. | 17:00 | $ 10,00 |
| Music in the museums – Ensemble Metropolitan Symphonic Band of Quito | A series of popular repertoires, both Ecuadorian and universal. | 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | From $ 1.50 to $ 3.00 |
| The Attic of Horror | Tours run by reservation, Humboldt Association meeting place (Vancouver and Poland). | 19:00 and 20:00 | From $ 15.00 to $ 18.00 |
| Jerusalem Recreational Park | Malchinguí Parish, 28 kilometers from Quito. Tourist train, horseback riding and hiking. (Children pay 50%) | 08:00 to 16:00 | $ 1.00 and $ 2.00 |
| Maquipucuna Reserve | In the Nanegal parish, two hours from Quito. Preparation of purple colada and walks. | 12:00 | Starting at $ 10.00 |
| The road of death in Cumbayá | Guided tour of the “Animero” from the central park of Cumbayá to the cemetery of this town. | 18:00 | $ 12,00 |
The Culture Ministry, for its part, it has also arranged a series of activities in Quito and various cities in Ecuador. The agenda is available on their website.
The land terminals Quito will be operating the 24 hours throughout the holiday.
The rural parishes of Quito are full of history and culture!
Live the #HolidayEnquito, visit Pomasqui and know the wonders that the Casitagua tourist corridor offers, such as bird watching in the area.
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– Quito Tourism (@EPMQuitoTurismo) October 27, 2021
In addition, the municipal authorities reported that they will reinforce security operations to provide a pleasant stay during all activities for the tourists locals and foreigners. (I)
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