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Pichincha
Quito

Historic Courtyards of Quito – Plaza de San Francisco loop from La Alameda

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Ecuador
Pichincha
Quito

Historic Courtyards of Quito – Plaza de San Francisco loop from La Alameda

Moderate

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Historic Courtyards of Quito – Plaza de San Francisco loop from La Alameda

02:39

8.58km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Ciudad de Quito

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.47 km

Cacao Museum

Highlight • Monument

A small museum dedicated to the history of cacao cultivation in Ecuador (it was the world's largest producer at the beginning of the 19th century).
In addition to delicious chocolate ice cream and pastries, the museum primarily sells expensive chocolate.

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2

1.54 km

Historic Courtyards of Quito

Highlight • Historical Site

You can always discover beautiful inner courtyards.

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3

1.91 km

Casa Sucre

Highlight • Historical Site

4

3.47 km

Virgin of El Panecillo

Highlight • Monument

On a hill overlooking the old town, this 30m high statue of the Virgin Mary with aluminum wings keeps watch.

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5

5.66 km

Plaza de San Francisco

Highlight • Historical Site

The Plaza de San Francisco is a major public square in the Historic Center of Quito, Ecuador, upon which faces La Iglesia y Monasterio de San Francisco from which it takes its name.

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6

5.69 km

Basilica of San Francisco (Quito)

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he Basilica of San Francisco (Basílica de San Francisco in Spanish) is the most important part of the Franciscan monastery of El San Francisco in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. …

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7

6.79 km

Historic Center of Quito

Highlight • Historical Site

The city is not only worth seeing during the day.

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8

6.80 km

Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), Quito

Highlight • Historical Site

The Plaza Grande is a large square in the center of Quito's old town. In addition to the government building, there are also several churches here. It's also one of …

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7.28 km

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8.58 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.30 km

1.42 km

522 m

247 m

Surfaces

5.50 km

1.42 km

1.05 km

522 m

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Highest point (2,990 m)

Lowest point (2,800 m)

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Sunday 12 July

23°C

10°C

79 %

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