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Free tour Yumbos, orchids and waterfalls.

Duration: 6h
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Alex
Registered on February 02, 2021

Professional in tourism, with more than 15 years traveling through Ecuador, lover of nature, culture, gastronomy and adventure are part of my life experiences in the country of the middle of the world.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Did you know that Quito is part of the Chocó Andino bioregion?
In one of the most biodiverse areas of the planet, the habitat of the Andean bear, pumas, hummingbirds, a perfect ecosystem for orchids is part of the experience that the Chocó de Quito offers us.

Walking along trails inside the cloud forest invites us to learn about the importance of this type of ecosystem that is a source of water. The walk will take us to the Gallo de la Peña and Pacaya waterfalls, where we will enjoy their refreshing waters.

The Free Tour is complemented with a visit to the museum of the Yumbo culture, ancient inhabitants of the northwest of Quito, known for being great merchants, the tour of the ceremonial structures will transport us through the history of Quito.

What are we going to visit?
- Central Square of Calacalí
- El Pahuma Orchid Reserve
- Tulipe Museum

The entire trip will last approximately 7 hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

What to bring
-Entrance to Pahuma is $ 3
-Entrance fee to Tulipe is $ 2
-Lunch in Tulipe varies from $ 3.5
-Transport $ 10
-Water
-Waterproof clothing
-Take extra clothes in case you decide to get wet in the waterfalls
-Sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent


Meeting point: Middle of the World ring
How to find me: in front of the Pichincha bank I will be with a GuruWalk sign.

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  • Meeting point:
    Redondel Mitad del Mundo, Quito, Ecuador
    Redondel Mitad del Mundo, Quito, Ecuador
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    In the Middle of the World roundabout, I will be in front of the Pichincha bank with a GuruWalk sign.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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