Quito Inca : Discovering the hidden indigenous city
About This Experience
We'll visit key sites and explore the walls, squares, streets, and churches that reveal what the city of the sun once was. Discover the cultural syncretism of the colonial city, with its indigenous, European, and republican roots.
Learn about the history of the various conquests that took place in Quito, as well as the city's geographical evolution through the centuries, told through Kichwa toponymy.
Enjoy this tour, which, in addition to providing a broad overview of ancestral knowledge, aims to raise awareness of the relationship between human beings and Mother Earth.
Tour Itinerary
20 min
Introductory talk on indigenous knowledge and history
20 min
Indigenous Peoples' Handicraft Center, Living Museum of Ecuador's Ancient and Present-Day Culture
20 min
The most important square for Ecuador through a millennial perspective
10 min
Discovering architectural fusion
10 min
Architectural syncretism: symbols and stories of religion
20 min
Place of the epicenter of Ecuadorian culture, architecture and history, origin of Ecuadorian mestizaje
What's Included
Included
- Tastings
- Guide
Not Included
- Private transportation
Meeting Point & Logistics
Start Point
Sometimes the meeting point may vary, so it is best to be in touch via WhatsApp, but usually the meeting point will be on the steps of the Cathedral of Quito.
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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