Parque Itchimbia, Quito
Parque Itchimbia is a beautiful hilltop park in Quito, that offers sweeping city and mountain views. It's an ideal spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and relax in a peaceful and scenic environment. This recreational area covers 133 acres (54 hectares) atop Itchimbía Hill and is a popular destination for joggers, walkers, and yoga enthusiasts.
Visitors to Parque Itchimbía can follow the 1.5-mile (2.4-kilometer) walking trail that weaves around the park, taking in the lush greenery and spotting around 400 plant types, including trees such as arrayan, capuli, and pumamaqui. The park is also home to some 40 bird species, making it a great destination for birdwatchers.
One of the highlights of Parque Itchimbía is its magnificent city and mountain views, which can be enjoyed from various lookout points throughout the park. Visitors can admire the neo-Gothic Basílica del Voto Nacional and Plaza Grande, among other notable landmarks in Quito's Centro Histórico.
The park also features the Itchimbía Cultural Center, which is set inside the striking Palacio de Cristal (Crystal Palace). The cultural center hosts a range of art, audiovisual, and photographic exhibitions, as well as dance, music, and theater performances. Visitors can also try to tell the time using the giant sundial situated in the garden.
Visitors to Parque Itchimbía can follow the 1.5-mile (2.4-kilometer) walking trail that weaves around the park, taking in the lush greenery and spotting around 400 plant types, including trees such as arrayan, capuli, and pumamaqui. The park is also home to some 40 bird species, making it a great destination for birdwatchers.
One of the highlights of Parque Itchimbía is its magnificent city and mountain views, which can be enjoyed from various lookout points throughout the park. Visitors can admire the neo-Gothic Basílica del Voto Nacional and Plaza Grande, among other notable landmarks in Quito's Centro Histórico.
The park also features the Itchimbía Cultural Center, which is set inside the striking Palacio de Cristal (Crystal Palace). The cultural center hosts a range of art, audiovisual, and photographic exhibitions, as well as dance, music, and theater performances. Visitors can also try to tell the time using the giant sundial situated in the garden.
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Sight Name: Parque Itchimbia
Sight Location: Quito, Ecuador (See walking tours in Quito)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Sight Location: Quito, Ecuador (See walking tours in Quito)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Walking Tours in Quito, Ecuador
Create Your Own Walk in Quito
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Quito Introduction Walking Tour
Born from Inca dreams and Spanish conquest, Quito stands high in the Andes—not just between valleys and volcanoes, but between worlds: indigenous, colonial, and modern.
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in South America. Its name is believed to derive from the Quitus, an Indigenous group that lived in the area long before the Inca conquest. The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Historical Religious Buildings Tour
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Among the key local landmarks of ecclesiastical architecture is the Santo Domingo Church, dating back to the 16th century and showcasing a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles