Quito, history, legend flavors and traditions

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, "Carita de Dios", also known as "Luz de América" is the perfect city to begin to know the history and culture of Ecuador, shows its historic center, a wonderful place declared CULTURAL HERITAGE OF HUMANITY by UNESCO on September 8, 1978 Why? On our tour I will tell you and in addition to this you can observe and take the most beautiful postcards, incredible images of our tour will be recorded in your mind, as well as so many stories, legends traditions that I will transmit to you, without leaving aside the richest typical delicacies of our city. We will start by visiting the Basilica of the national vote which, due to its size and style, is considered the largest neo-Gothic temple in America, we continue to the large square where we can observe the Cathedral of Quito, one of the most important churches in the city, its history It goes back to the year of 1535, when after the Spanish foundation of Quito, we continue to trace streets and frame apples, there we will talk about the characteristics of the Quiteños, their history, some legends, we will enter the interior of the Archbishop's Palace where we can taste some goodies of the Quito people, we will continue towards the church of the Sagrario, the Society of Jesus and our tour will culminate in the church of San Francisco known as “the Escorial of the New World” is also a jewel of continental architecture by its amalgam of different styles harmoniously combined. What to wear: comfortable shoes, protective solar, sun hat, windbreaker (because the weather in Quito is unpredictable), water, avoid carrying heavy backpacks or on hand but that it is important that you have a safe place to store your valuables. Does not include: tickets to museums or tastings.