Perched gracefully on El Panecillo hill, The Virgin of Quito is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. This stunning 135-foot aluminum statue, symbolizing protection and faith, is visible from almo…Full review by JohnsJournal
Dec 31, 2024
This was a neat spot with a good view of the city and lots of local food/souvenir stalls. You can go up into the statue, I assume for a fee. We were staired out. I had less fun personally because I …Full review by JDellish
Dec 9, 2024
Was very interesting and great view , lots of shops and a few food vendors with little patio type set ups. We took hoho bus there and it did a 30 min stop which was enough for us . Definitely recomme…Full review by Kresten E
I will be staying in a hotel nearby. Is this a good/safe place to go running?
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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 …
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 country of beautiful people. Have a great trip!
Can you take an Uber up there? And if so, is it difficult to get one to pick you up? Because of poor cell service?
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Hi, We took an Uber up, that was straight forward - getting back was the problem. We dined at the restaurant and used their wifi to get an Uber, We initially tried to arrange a taxi via the …
Hi, We took an Uber up, that was straight forward - getting back was the problem. We dined at the restaurant and used their wifi to get an Uber, We initially tried to arrange a taxi via the restaurant, however the taxis services know it is a tourist destination and charge extortionate fares for the return journey. For me it wasn't poor cell service, I needed wifi to avoid international call rates on my cell service provider. Never the less - well worth the visit.
Do they have fixed hours to go to the top of the Statue? Or is it allowed 24 hours? I am planning to go to El Panecillo in the evening time and want to be able to climb to the top of the Statue as well.
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Definitely not 24 hrs. To be honest the view from the base of the statue is worthwhile.
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