Tour of the Treasure of Carolina in Quito Ecuador — #1

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Tour of the Treasure of Carolina in Quito

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Provided by: Kunakkuna Experiences

Duration

3 hours

Meeting point

Cruz del Papa, La Carolina Park

Languages

English, Spanish

From €45

Per person

Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.

Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.

Overview

Discover the history of one of Quito's most iconic parks, located in the financial and business heart of the city. More than just a green space, La Carolina is a reflection of the growth and evolution of the Ecuadorian capital, as well as a meeting point for locals and visitors.

But that's not all... With a little luck, you will meet the original owner of this land, Doña María Augusta Urrutia, a woman whose life was dedicated to helping the needy and who left an indelible mark on the history of the city.

Walk its trails, discover its secrets, and relive the history in every corner, while our guides transport you to the past with fascinating stories. Don't miss it!

ITINERARY:
- Cruz del Papa – Meeting point and tour start.
- Vivarium – Discovering Ecuadorian herpetofauna.
- Quito Botanical Garden – Ecosystems, flora, and birdwatching.
- Hidden corners of La Carolina – Monuments and traditional snack.
- Park boulevards – History of Doña María Augusta Urrutia.

Tour Conditions

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility

Pets

Pet-friendly

This activity includes:

Vivarium
Quito Botanical Gardens
Cruz del Papa Francisco
Campana de la Paz Mundial
Parque La Carolina
National guide bilingüe
Entrance fees to Vivarium
Entrance fees to Botanical Garden
Quiteño Snack
Photos as souvenirs

Our Guides

Grace R

Sebastián V

Dayanna O

Daniel P

Jhonatan Q

Meeting point

Cruz del Papa, La Carolina Park

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On arrival

Cruz del Papa, La Carolina Park. Our guide will be waiting for you, next to the Independence Monument, with a wine-colored hoodie with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo or a wine-colored umbrella with our name.

Things to note

What is not included:
- Tips
-Services not specified in the itinerary.

What to bring for the tour?
- Camera or smartphone
- Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Rain jacket (in Quito, you never know when it will rain!).
- Extra money for shopping during the tour

Reviews (41)

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Reviewed on 2024-10-05 19:58:54

“Walking tour with Jhonatan”

We did a free walking tour with our tour guide Jhonatan. He was very knowledgeable about Quito and Ecuador and made the tour really interactive. The tour included a traditional sweets tasting, we...

Reviewed on 2024-09-16 04:32:45

“Nice tour and a lot of information”

We did a Walking Tour in Quito with Jonatan. It seems that he knows literally anything about Quito and his country, gave very good recommendations and is just a really nice guy. We got a lot of...

Reviewed on 2024-09-01 14:09:03

“A great walking tour of Quito’s historical centre”

We did a walking tour of Quito’s historical centre with Jhonatan. It was a great introduction to Ecuadorian culture, history, society and food. Jhonatan spoke perfect English and had the answers to...