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Quito with a day in Mindo

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Submitted by The Early Ferry
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Route and nights

  1. Quito7 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
8
Nights
7
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
48

Days by place

Quito
7
Mindo
1

Hotels and other stays

Hotel Boutique Casona D'Alameda · Quito
7 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
20
Activity
15
Ground transport
11
Lodging
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Quito
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Hotel Boutique Casona D'Alameda, Quito

    Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.

  2. to · Activity Take an easy walk around Parque La Alameda Parque La Alameda, Quito
  3. to · Activity See the public blocks around the observatory exterior Observatorio Astronómico de Quito
  4. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
Day 2 Quito
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Plaza Grande Plaza Grande, Quito

    Use a simple road or transit route and keep the first full day easy at altitude.

  3. to · Activity See the civic and religious facades around Plaza Grande Plaza Grande, Quito

    Check any public interior and security rules separately.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the historic center Centro Histórico, Quito
  5. to · Activity Walk toward Plaza San Francisco and choose a short route Plaza San Francisco, Quito

    Keep the pace easy and shorten steep stretches.

  6. to · Ground transport Return near the hotel for a break La Alameda, Quito
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
Day 3 Quito
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to the historic center Centro Histórico, Quito
  3. to · Activity Visit La Compañía de Jesús or the San Francisco complex Centro Histórico, Quito

    Check visitor and service schedules and pick one substantial interior.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Plaza San Francisco Plaza San Francisco, Quito
  5. to · Activity See a second church exterior or confirmed public exhibit Plaza de Santo Domingo, Quito

    Check dress and photography rules for any interior.

  6. to · Ground transport Return to La Alameda La Alameda, Quito
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
Day 4 Mindo
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Mindo Mindo, Ecuador

    Confirm road conditions and reserve a driver or actual round-trip transport. The time shown is a planning window.

  3. to · Activity Choose an open short cloud forest or birdlife visit Mindo, Ecuador

    Confirm a guide and trail conditions. Use a covered stop if heavy rain or closures make the trail unsuitable.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in Mindo Mindo, Ecuador
  5. to · Activity Take a short village walk or sheltered chocolate stop Mindo, Ecuador

    Check operating hours and prioritize the return ride.

  6. to · Ground transport Return to Quito La Alameda, Quito
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
Day 5 Quito
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Mercado Central Mercado Central, Quito

    Check opening and stall hours.

  3. to · Meal Browse the market and choose a lunch stall Mercado Central, Quito
  4. to · Activity Walk a short historic center route Centro Histórico, Quito
  5. to · Activity Try Ecuadorian chocolate at a confirmed shop or tasting Centro Histórico, Quito

    Book a formal tasting only if its actual hours and language work for your group.

  6. to · Ground transport Return near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
Day 6 Quito
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
  2. to · Ground transport Travel by road to a confirmed open viewpoint El Panecillo, Quito

    Choose the road route and check weather and access. Use a central museum if an uphill outing is unsuitable.

  3. to · Activity See the city from El Panecillo if conditions suit El Panecillo, Quito

    Keep walking easy at altitude and choose a shorter visit if you need it.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in the historic center Centro Histórico, Quito
  5. to · Activity Walk a short plaza route or choose an indoor exhibit Centro Histórico, Quito

    Check operating days before choosing the indoor alternative.

  6. to · Ground transport Return to the hotel for a break La Alameda, Quito
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
Day 7 Quito
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
  2. to · Activity Walk a short open section of Parque El Ejido Parque El Ejido, Quito
  3. to · Meal Lunch around the park El Ejido, Quito
  4. to · Activity Choose the National Museum if open or revisit a missed site Museo Nacional del Ecuador, Quito

    Check the current venue and operating days. Keep the block unticketed until you know what moved.

  5. to · Ground transport Return for a hotel break La Alameda, Quito
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
Day 8 Quito
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Hotel Boutique Casona D'Alameda, Quito
  2. to · Activity Take a short flat loop near La Alameda Parque La Alameda, Quito

    Skip this if your departure is early.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Hotel Boutique Casona D'Alameda, Quito

    Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.

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  1. Day 1

    Quito

    America/Guayaquil Open map for Quito
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Hotel Boutique Casona D'Alameda, Quito

      Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.

    2. to · Activity Take an easy walk around Parque La Alameda Parque La Alameda, Quito
    3. to · Activity See the public blocks around the observatory exterior Observatorio Astronómico de Quito
    4. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
  2. Day 2

    Quito

    America/Guayaquil Open map for Quito
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Plaza Grande Plaza Grande, Quito

      Use a simple road or transit route and keep the first full day easy at altitude.

    3. to · Activity See the civic and religious facades around Plaza Grande Plaza Grande, Quito

      Check any public interior and security rules separately.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the historic center Centro Histórico, Quito
    5. to · Activity Walk toward Plaza San Francisco and choose a short route Plaza San Francisco, Quito

      Keep the pace easy and shorten steep stretches.

    6. to · Ground transport Return near the hotel for a break La Alameda, Quito
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
  3. Day 3

    Quito

    America/Guayaquil Open map for Quito
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the historic center Centro Histórico, Quito
    3. to · Activity Visit La Compañía de Jesús or the San Francisco complex Centro Histórico, Quito

      Check visitor and service schedules and pick one substantial interior.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Plaza San Francisco Plaza San Francisco, Quito
    5. to · Activity See a second church exterior or confirmed public exhibit Plaza de Santo Domingo, Quito

      Check dress and photography rules for any interior.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to La Alameda La Alameda, Quito
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
  4. Day 4

    Mindo

    America/Guayaquil Open map for Mindo
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Mindo Mindo, Ecuador

      Confirm road conditions and reserve a driver or actual round-trip transport. The time shown is a planning window.

    3. to · Activity Choose an open short cloud forest or birdlife visit Mindo, Ecuador

      Confirm a guide and trail conditions. Use a covered stop if heavy rain or closures make the trail unsuitable.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in Mindo Mindo, Ecuador
    5. to · Activity Take a short village walk or sheltered chocolate stop Mindo, Ecuador

      Check operating hours and prioritize the return ride.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to Quito La Alameda, Quito
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
  5. Day 5

    Quito

    America/Guayaquil Open map for Quito
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Mercado Central Mercado Central, Quito

      Check opening and stall hours.

    3. to · Meal Browse the market and choose a lunch stall Mercado Central, Quito
    4. to · Activity Walk a short historic center route Centro Histórico, Quito
    5. to · Activity Try Ecuadorian chocolate at a confirmed shop or tasting Centro Histórico, Quito

      Book a formal tasting only if its actual hours and language work for your group.

    6. to · Ground transport Return near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
  6. Day 6

    Quito

    America/Guayaquil Open map for Quito
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    2. to · Ground transport Travel by road to a confirmed open viewpoint El Panecillo, Quito

      Choose the road route and check weather and access. Use a central museum if an uphill outing is unsuitable.

    3. to · Activity See the city from El Panecillo if conditions suit El Panecillo, Quito

      Keep walking easy at altitude and choose a shorter visit if you need it.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in the historic center Centro Histórico, Quito
    5. to · Activity Walk a short plaza route or choose an indoor exhibit Centro Histórico, Quito

      Check operating days before choosing the indoor alternative.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to the hotel for a break La Alameda, Quito
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
  7. Day 7

    Quito

    America/Guayaquil Open map for Quito
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    2. to · Activity Walk a short open section of Parque El Ejido Parque El Ejido, Quito
    3. to · Meal Lunch around the park El Ejido, Quito
    4. to · Activity Choose the National Museum if open or revisit a missed site Museo Nacional del Ecuador, Quito

      Check the current venue and operating days. Keep the block unticketed until you know what moved.

    5. to · Ground transport Return for a hotel break La Alameda, Quito
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel La Alameda, Quito
    Hotel Boutique Casona D'AlamedaQuito
  8. Day 8

    Quito

    America/Guayaquil Open map for Quito
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Hotel Boutique Casona D'Alameda, Quito
    2. to · Activity Take a short flat loop near La Alameda Parque La Alameda, Quito

      Skip this if your departure is early.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Hotel Boutique Casona D'Alameda, Quito

      Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.