Virgen de El Panecillo in Quito
The world's tallest aluminum statue and tallest winged Virgin Mary, located on a hill in Quito, Ecuador.

šŸ“œ World's tallest aluminum statue (41m total height) and tallest winged Virgin Mary.
šŸ” Stands on El Panecillo Hill, visible across Quito.

Why Go

🤩 Enjoy amazing 360° views of Quito.
✨ See a unique winged Virgin Mary statue.
šŸ›ļø Explore the small museum inside its base.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Walking down the hill can be unsafe due to quiet paths.

Tips

ā° Visit mid-morning to avoid crowds.
šŸš• Consider ground transportation like Uber to the top.
šŸ“± Cellular service can be spotty at the top.

Cost

šŸ’° Entrance fee $1 US.

Hours

šŸ•’ Mon-Wed 9 AM - 5 PM, Thu-Sun 9 AM - 9 PM.

Last updated 3 days ago

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