FULL MIDDLE OF THE WORLD TOUR

When you visit Quito, the capital of Ecuador, it is essential to go to the Middle of the World, the only way where you  can understand better  the different natural phenomena that locals are experiencing in this area of ​​the Earth and also we will visit sites that complement this ancestral knowledge, where pre-Hispanic cultures already knew they were in the Middle of the World before they were conquered, 

even before the French Geodesic Mission came.

On this tour, we'll visit Pululahua, the only active volcano in the world where 

people dedicated to agriculture live inside the crater, Then we'll go to Intiñan,
where we'll experience firsthand what it's like to live at the Middle of the World,
and then visit the Middle of the World city, where the historic equator,
declared by the French Geodesic Mission, is located.

Optionally, if you're interested in archaeology, we can take you to the Rumicucho ruins,

or if you'd like to learn about the indigenous worldview and how they make the best floral essences in Ecuador, we'll take you to the Temple of the Sun.

Intiñan

RATES:

1 pax - $ 100

2 pax - $ 120

3 pax - $ 140

* Additional expenses paid by each tourist:

Temple of the Sun: $ 5

Intiñan Museum: $ 5

Middle of the World City: $ 5 

Rumicucho Ruins: $ 2 

Rates includes: Private Transportation and Tour Guide 

It does not include meals. 

                                                        The Temple of the Sun 

For more information, please contact to:

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TOUR TO THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD BY PUBLIC TRANPORTATION

 

I would like to show you the real Ecuador, in that way this  experience lasts longer

in your memory and you learn more about our customs.

This tour proposes going to the Middle of the World from the place where you are staying,

by public transportation. You will learn how the locals travel, how to take a bus,

the trolleybus, ecovía and even the subway.

We will visit the Route of the Sun - Intiñan, a place where you will learn what it is like to be

in the middle of the two hemispheres and where the exact equinoctial line passes by measuring it

with GPS and then we will visit the City of the Middle of the World where you can enjoy

the different activities that can be done in this place.

Intiñan

FARES
1 Person - $ 50 
2 Persons - $ 80 Includes personal tour guide. 

* Does not include transportation, meals, entrances to the Middle of the world and Intiñan.

Entrance to the Middle of the World City: $ 5 per person.

Entrance to Intiñan: $5 per person.

Approximately to go to the Middle of the World by public transportation you will expend 

$ 2 per person  Round Way. 

Middle of the World City 

For more information and reservations please contact to

Mobile & WhatsApp: (593) 986 588 404

canelatravel@gmail.com 

ANOTHER AMAZING EXPERIENCE IN QUITO

If you've already explored Quito's historic center and the Middle of the World monument,

and you're staying another day in the city, we offer this tour so you can discover Quito's cultural, artistic, botanical, and architectural side.

The most highly recommended sites to visit are:

The Quito Cable Car

The Chapel of Man and Oswaldo Guayasamín House

The Botanical Garden

The Artisan Market

The Central Market of Quito.

                              You can choose three of these sites, which we can visit in one day.

Teleférico

FARES
1 Person -  $ 50
2 Persons - $ 80
3 Persons - $ 100
* Includes personal tour guide 

Aditional Expenses:
Teleférico de Quito - $ 10 per person
Capilla del hombre y Casa de Oswaldo Guayasamin - $ 10 per person
Jardín Botánico: $ 3,50 per person 

Transport: It is better for the tourists to do these tours by Taxi,
because in most of the places we are going to stay more than one hour.
You will spend approximately $ 20 for the taxis during the whole day.
(Taxis in Quito can take maximum 3 passengers plus the tour guide). 

La Capilla del Hombre y Casa Guayasamin

For more information please contact to:
Phone & WhatsApp: (593) 986 588 404
or write to canelatravel@gmail.com 
Thank you

OTAVALO AND SURROUNDINGS

 

The indigenous community of Otavalo is well-known for its hard work, business acumen, and skill in handicrafts and textiles. On this tour, we'll take you to the province of Imbabura,

where you'll not only visit the poncho market or the famous Otavalo market,

but we'll also take advantage of the day to explore other beautiful places this province has to offer.

We'll stop for breakfast on the shores of Lake San Pablo, then head to the market, and finally travel to Cuicocha Lagoon and sail around its two volcanic islets.

If you love leather, we recommend visiting the town of Cotacachi, known for its diverse leather goods, accessories, bags, and sweaters with unique designs and unbeatable prices. And if you love nature and the sacred energy of water, we can hike through the community of Peguche and reach its waterfalls.

This tour begins at 8:00 AM and we'll be back in Quito at approximately 8:00 PM.

RATES: 

1 Pax - $ 180

2 Pax - $ 220

3 Pax - $ 280

4 Pax - $ 320

* The tour includes private transportation and tourist guide.

* Does not include meals.

* Is better to go on Saturdays that is the main fair.

For more information and reservation please contact to: Phone & WhatsApp: (593) 986 588 404 or write to canelatravel@gmail.com Thank you.

PAPALLACTA

     Papallacta, famous for its volcanic springs in the midst of a stunning environment
             of forests and slopes. Papallacta is located on the eastern side of the Andes
                                 and is considered to be the entrance to the Amazon.

      These hot springs are located at 3,000 meters above the sea level and are surrounded
               by mountain cloud forest. Papallacta boasts a variety of pools of different                                               temperature, whose water is odourless and colourless,
                                               known for its healing properties

        We'll travel from Quito to the Napo province, crossing the highest point on the road
                    at 4,000 meters above sea level before descending to Papallacta.
                               The journey takes approximately an hour and a half. 
       We can go at any time of day since the hot springs are open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.                  We'll walk along trails to enjoy the local flora and fauna, and if we're hungry,                               we can try traditional Ecuadorian food at a restaurant located right
                                                  on the shore of the lagoon

                                  * Rates include private transportation and tour guide. 

                                                             1 Passenger - $ 150
                                                             2 Passengers - $ 180
                                                             3 Passengers - $ 210
                                                             4 Passengers - $ 240

                            * Does not include food and entrance to Thermas Papallacta.
                                                                 Public pools - $ 9

SPA - $ 25 

For more information, please contact to:

Mobile & WhatsApp: (593) 986 588 404

canelatravel@gmail.com

QUILOTOA

 

On our journey to Quilotoa, we'll travel through the Andean valley to reach Cotopaxi National Park, where we'll have breakfast at a spot offering a breathtaking view of the Cotopaxi Volcano.
Afterward, we'll visit the community of La Victoria, a small village in the area known for its exquisite handcrafted ceramics. On our ascent to Quilotoa, we'll stop in the small village of Tigua,
where you can observe the local indigenous people painting colorful depictions of their festivals and legends on sheepskins from a very young age. We'll pause briefly at the Toachi River Canyon
before arriving at the Quilotoa Volcano crater, home to a lagoon whose waters change color with the sun's movement throughout the day.

The trip from Quito to Quilotoa takes approximately three and a half hours.

RATES 

1 Person- $ 220
2 People - $ 240
3 People - $ 260
4 People  - $ 300 

* Rates include private transportation and tour guide. 

For more information please contact to:
Phone & WhatsApp: (593) 986 588 404
or write to canelatravel@gmail.com

COTOPAXI NATIONAL PARK

                  

On this tour, we'll travel from Quito through the Andean valley to Cotopaxi National Park, where we'll stop for breakfast at a cozy spot with a direct view of the volcano.
We'll then enter the National Park and hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon,
observing the unique flora and various bird species that inhabit the lagoon.
Weather permitting, and if you're feeling adventurous and enjoy hiking,
we can continue to the parking area at the foot of the volcano and
then begin the ascent to the first refuge.
This experience will allow you to experience a variety of climates in just one day,
from the temperate climate of Quito to the cold and icy conditions of the volcano.

We usually start the tour at 08:00

RATES 

1 Person- $ 180
2 People - $ 100
3 People - $ 240
4 People  - $ 270 

Fares  includes private transportation and tour guide.
Do not include meals.  

According to a law passed by the Ecuadorian Ministry of the Environment,
tourists wishing to reach the base of Cotopaxi Volcano must hire local guides
who have their own vehicles suitable for the terrain.
The cost is $60, payable directly to the guide, who also acts as the driver

For more information please contact to:

Phone & WhatsApp: (593) 986 588 404
canelatravel@gmail.com