📜 Historic main square of Quito, dating back to the 16th century.
🔍 Also known as La Plaza de Independencia, it's an anchor of daily life, surrounded by the Presidential Palace, Municipal Palace, Archbishop's Palace, and Cathedral.
🚶 A prime spot for people-watching in Old Quito.
📜 Features a memorial to the Heroes of the Independence.
💂 Witness the 'Changing of the Guard' ceremony on Monday mornings.
⛪ Explore significant historical and religious buildings.
🗓️ Visit on Monday mornings to see the 'Changing of the Guard' ceremony.
🥪 Try traditional "Sánduches de la Plaza Grande" at the Archbishop's Palace.
🕒 Changing of the Guard: Monday 11 am.
🏛️ Government Palace guided tours: Tuesday-Sunday 9 am-4 pm.
⛪ Metropolitan Cathedral: Monday-Saturday 9:30 am-5 pm.
🖼️ Museo Casa de Sucre: Monday-Sunday 9 am-5:30 pm.
ℹ️ El Quinde Visitors Center: Monday-Saturday 9 am-6 pm, Sunday 9:30 am-4:30 pm.
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