El Panecillo
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A volcanic hill in Quito with an iconic statue, offering panoramic city views.

šŸ“œ Volcanic hill in central Quito, home to the Virgen del Panecillo statue.
šŸ” Offers 360Ā° views of the city.

Why Go

ā›°ļø Enjoy panoramic 360Ā° views of Quito
šŸ“ø Great photo opportunities of the city and statue
ā›Ŗ See the world's tallest aluminum statue of a winged Virgin Mary
šŸš¶ Explore a significant city landmark

Why Avoid

āš ļø Spotty cellular service at the top

Tips

šŸ•’ Best time to visit is mid-morning to avoid crowds
šŸš— Ground transportation like Uber available to the top

Cost

šŸ’° Small fee to enter grounds and viewing platforms, $1 US for statue museum

Hours

šŸ•’ Open daily; statue museum 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Wed, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thu-Sun

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