Free tour Yumbos, orchids and waterfalls.
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.
What will we see on this tour?
