SOUTH AMERICA USA
Monday August 27
Holland - Chicago
Amtrak
Departing: 6:49am
Arriving: 9:08am
Reservation #: 6D196C
Chicago - Fort Lauderdale
Flight 425
Departing: 4:36pm
Arriving: 8:40pm
Duration: 3hrs4mini
Confirmation Code: J6QYVL
Tuesday August 28
Fort Lauderdale - Cartagena
Flight 859
Departing: 10:51am
Arriving: 12:45pm
Duration: 2hr54min
Confirmation Code: ZJPPME
CARTAGENA
COLOMBIA
79-88, m tl cloud , 50% rai , 100% humidit S/S: 6a /6p
Tuesday August 28
Arrive at Rafael Nunez International Airport at 12:45pm Get shots for yellow fever
Take taxi to El Centro (COP10000, 15min)
Check into Hostal Casa Escallon
San Diego Cra 8 No.8-29, City Center
Check in after 2pm
Pay $33.84 (COP 97,171.57) at the hostel
6-bed mixed dormitory
Pool, rooftop terrace, A/C, no hot water, wifi in public areas, luggage storage, 24hr front desk
Wednesday August 29
Mercado Bazurto - find Cecilias inside Pescado Frito (river turtle, shark), take cab (COP7k)
Sights for Old Town
Plaza de Bolivar
Plaza de los Coches
Plaza de la Aduana
Puerto del Reloj - gate
Monumento a la India Catalina - tribute to Carib people
Muello Turistico de los Pegasos - gateway to walled city
Covento & Iglesia de San Pedro Claver (walk by)
Palacio de la Inquisicion (9am - 6pm, COP18k)
-museum, no English translation, English guides COP 35k - up to five people
-sidewall around corner from entrance, small window with cross on top Convento de la Popa - (8am - 6pm, COP8k) highest point in Cartagena, take cab (COP45k)
Street Food
Arepas de huevo (fried maze dough with egg inside)
Dedos de queso (deep fried cheese sticks)
Empanadas
Bunuelos (deep fried maize and cheese balls)
Restaurant Food
Arroz con coco (rice sweetened with coconut)
Restaurants
Carmen (12pm - 3pm, 6:30pm - 10:30pm)
-tree filled patio with fairy lights, yucca croquettes, rum punch
La Cevicheria (1pm - 1030pm, COP20-60k)
-Anthony Bourdain recommended
Cafe del Mar (4pm - 4am, COP18-35k for cocktails)
-outdoor lounge, view
La Casa de la Cerveza (8am - 12am)
-outdoor terrace, view, Getsemani neighborhood
El Santisimo (12pm - 12am, COP39-45k)
-innovative Colombian cuisine
Thursday August 30
Check out before 12pm
Getting to Palamino (6hrs)
Walk to Berlinas - Marbella Station (25min)
Board A/C minibus to SM (COP40000, 4hrs), leaves every 20min starting at 5am, wifi on bus
Walk to the Buenavista mall (20min) in Mamatoco (2 blocks from Dreamer hostel - S.Marta)
Get on bus with the sign Tayrona - Palomino (1.5hr, COP8000)
Walk Palomino main road (20min) to the beach called Donaires
PALOMINO
77-89, m tl cloud , som thunderstorm S/S: 6a /6p
Thursday August 30
Check into The Dreamer - Palamino
Paid $8.80 (COP25152.20)
Rooms: $15.72 (COP45000.00) per night
Total: $47 17 (COP180000 00)
*Says balance of $62 98 (COP190800 00) pay at hotel*
CC payment extra 5%
Pool, bar, restaurant, all you can eat breakfast (not included), BBQ outdoor kitchen, Shuttle bus to Tayrona, afternoon and night activities, wifi, HH, salsa classes, A/C
Book exchange, lockers, luggage storage free towels, shuttle bus to S Marta
Free tea and coffee, laundry
Friday August 31
Food Sua (12:30pm - 9pm, COP12-28k)
Culture
-English menu, lion fish with coconut, orange, and ginger sauce
-Poporo
Saturday September 1
Tube down the river, jungle, monkeys, beer along the way
Sunday September 2 Chill
Monday September 3
Check out by 11am
CARTAGENA
79-88, m tl cloud , 50% rai , 100% humidit S/S: 6a /6p
Monday September 3
Check into Wonderland Party Hostel
Pay COP32000 at hostel ($11 19)
Single bed in female dormitory room
Bar, pool, wifi in public areas, free bikes, free breakfast, A/C, 24hr desk, microwave
Luggage storage, in-room safe box, close to beach
Tuesday September 4
Arrive at airport early
Go to tax desk before going to check-in
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Eat before going through security.
Cartagena - Bogota
Flight LA 4091
Departure: 7:23am
Arrival: 8:49am
Duration: 1hr26min
Layover in Bogota: 3hr40min
Bogota - Leticia
Flight LA 4044
Departure: 12:29am
Arrival: 2:37pm
Duration: 2hr8min
Confirmation #: JYLTQQ
LETICIA
72-89, 40% chanc of rai S/S: 530a /530p
Tuesday September 4
Arrive at Vasquez Cobo International Airport at 2:37pm
Hostel Casa des las Palmas
Carrera 11, #13-110, Leticia City Center
Pay COP 74,987.06 ($26.07) at hostel
Pool, laundry, free fruit and coffee breakfast, luggage storage, towels, bike rental Fan, fridge, BBQ pit, wifi, airport transfer?
Wednesday September 5
Mundo Amazonico (8am - 2:30pm, tours COP10k)
-lunch COP20k
-bus to Km7 7, follow sing off main road, down track for 10min
Parque Santander - just before sunset, parrots, climb the tower at church to watch bird spectacle
Reserva Tanimboca (8am - 4pm, COP120k full day pass)
-ziplining (COP65k)
- kayaking (COP40k)
Food - known for fish, particularly gamitana and pirarucu
Restaurants
El Santo Angel (4pm - 11:30pm, COP10-25k)
-outside dining
Tierras Amazonicas (11am -10pm, COP15-20k)
-fun, kitschy
El Cielo (6pm - 11pm, COP13-25k)
-casabes (mini pizzas with yucca dough)
Take boat ride to Peru on Amazon river, hire at docks
Shots with fresh juice sold at stands on market road
Thursday September 6
Get exit stamp for Colombia, migration center on boat, hike thru slums to Amazon river
BRAZIL
TABATINGA
72-89, 40% chanc of rai S/S: 530a /530p
Friday September 7
Restaurants
Sao Jorge (9am - 9pm, R20-40k)
-ceviche, citrus fish and onions on top of sweet potatoes and corn
Get entry stamp for Brazil - take taxi to police station, then to airport
Tabatinga is one hour ahead of Leticia!
Arrive at airport at 3:25pm
Tabatinga - Manaus
Flight AD 2801
Departure: 5:25pm
Arrival: 8:15pm
Duration: 2hr50min
Confirmation #: O8PJSV
MANAUS
76-91, cloud an sunn , m tl dr S/S: 6a /6p
Friday September 7
Arrive at Manau International Airport at 8:15pm
Check into Hanuman Hostel
Paid $2 72
Pay at hostel BR35 55 ($9 49)
Booking #: 270106-388384740
Pool, A/C, lockers, wifi, book exchange, chill room w/ netflix, shuttle bus, airport transfers, pool table, donation based: breakfast, laundry, towels, luggage storage
Saturday September 8
Second booking #: 270106-388384444
Paid $32.62
Pay at hostel BR426 60 ($113 87)
Rene and Leah arrive at 7:50pm
Sunday September 9
Downtown, famous theater and clock tower
Monday September 10
Chill
Tuesday September 11
Chill
Wednesday September 12
Check out
Check into “Flat Tropical Avenida Coronel Teixiera 1320
Apto 219
Paid: $89.36
Reservation Code: HM9XCASCJJ
Private kitchen, gym, pool, wifi, A/C, sauna, close to Ponte Negra Beach and Moon Beach
*INFINITY POOL*
*rooftop for sunset over Amazon*
Hotel that we stayed at 13 years ago right behind out hotel
Thursday September 13
Amazon river boat ride, hire at hotel dock Take us to where the Rio Negra meets Amazon
Friday September 14
Check out
Check into Local Hostel Rua Dona libânia, 215, Paid: $12.69
Pay: BRL249.90 ($66.72)
Reservation #: 83260-388412222
Breakfast not included but available for small price, A/C, wifi, lockers, indoor and outdoor hangout area, 24/7 reception, airport transfers, bar
Saturday September 15
Private taxi to waterfalls, 2hrs north
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Sunday September 16
Check out before 12pm
Manuas - Tabatinga
Flight AD 2800
Departure: 3:55pm
Arrival: 4:45pm
Duration: 50min
Reservation Code: YCHTSA
TABATINGA
72-89, 40% chanc of rai S/S: 530a /530p
Sunday September 16
Arrive at Aeroporto Internacional de Tabatinga at 4:45pm Get exit stamp at airport
COLOMBIA LETICIA
72-89, 40% chanc of rai S/S: 530a /530p
Sunday September 16
Check into Casa de Las Palmas
Entry stamp at migration boat (closed during siesta)
Monday September 17
Check out
Leticia - Bogota
Flight ?
Departure: 2:39pm
Arrival: 4:44pm
Duration: 2hr1min
Reservation Code: MN9IC
BOGOTA
46-66, cloud S/S: 6a /6p 2640
Monday September 17
Arrive at El Dorado Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento International Airport at 4:44pm
Flight from Bogota to Medellin
Avianca
Departure: 8:45pm
Arrival: 9:44pm
MEDELLIN
62-78, cloud , rain S/S: 6a /6p 1500
Monday September 17
Check into Casa Kiwi Hostel
Paid: $11 01
Pay: $68 (COP178500)
Tuesday September 18
The Charlee Rooftop bar Panoramic views Pool at night Walk garden neighborhood
Wednesday September 19
Por Van tour to La piedra la penol Stops: bananas and fruit, pick up drummer boy, stop at mountain view of Medellin, jump off bridge, stairs up to view, picnic after, small village walkabout, Michael Jackson disco party and beers on way bac
Thursday September 20
Check out before 12pm Bus from Bogota to Manizales (6:30am-4:30pm, $24)
MANIZALES
64-84, partl sunn , 50% rai S/S: 6a /6p 2107
Thursday September 20
From: Manizales Bus Terminal
To: San Peregrino Bridge
Transport type: Public Bus (Autolujo Bus Company)
Journey time (approx ): 25 minutes
Estimated Price: 3 500 COP
Departs every: 20 minutes
Ask Autolujo Company, that you must to be dropped at San Peregrino Bridge, because this bus is going to other town
From: San Peregrino Bridge
To: Hacienda Venecia
Transport type: Hacienda Venecia Shuttle
Journey time (approx.): 10 minutes
Estimated Price: Free
Availability: 10:00 to 17:00 everyday
Cross the pedestrian bridge to the meeting point (“Estadero Las Palmas”), call us to +57 320 636 5719 to collect you. If you don’t have mobile, there is call service at “Estadero Las Palmas”.
Check into Hacienda Venecia
Vereda "El Rosario"
Pay COP287.980 ($98.83) at end of stay.
Copy of passport gives COP45,980 ($15 78) off for taxes
Booking ID: RZZM-250718
6 hiking trails (with map), birdwatching (with guide and binoculars), outdoor hangout area, hammocks, free coffee, BBQ, lockers, access to pool at Coffee Lodge, book exchange, laundry, mini-market, set lunch (COP20000) and dinner at lodge, sports in the garden at night -tejo and rana, free buffet breakfast, wifi, fruit picking, horse-riding
Friday September 21
Coffee Tour 9:30-12:30
Saturday September 22
Chill
Sunday September 23
Check out
Walk to Las Palmas? 55min walk. Take bus into town (COP3500, 25min)
Bus from Manizales to Pereira (COP$9000, 1hr) every 15 minutes
Bus from Pereira to Salento (COP6000, 1 5hrs) every hour until 5:30
SALENTO
61-81, 50% sunn S/S: 6a /6p 1895
Sunday September 23
Check into El Viajero Hostel Salento
Carrera 9 #7 - 31
Paid: $9 30
Pay: $55 54
Breakfast included, wifi, variety of classes, big outdoor area, bar, fires every night
Monday September 24
Horseback riding your, 5 hours thru mountains to waterfall Coffee farm tour not included
Salsa lessons at hostel.
Tuesday September 25
Cocora Valley. All day, long hike. Hitch ride on Jeep. Butterfly sanctuary on top of mountain. World's tallest palm trees.
Wednesday September 26
Check out
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Bus from Salento to Armenia (COP3800, 45min) every 20 minutes starting at 6am Bus from Armenia to Cali (COP22000, 3.5hrs) plenty to choose from, buy tix in advance
CALI
65-85, m tl sunn S/S: 6a /6p
Wednesday September 26
Check into Hostal Casa del Gato
Av9 Norte # 21N-30, Barrio Granada
Pay: COP35700 ($12 33) ($14 76)
Paid: $2 37
Reservation #: 102655-389785732
Wifi, towels, breakfast not included - COP7000, pool, laundry
Thursday September 27
Check out
Bus from Cali to Pasto (8hrs) a couple buses, buy tix in advance
PASTO
46-66, partl cloud S/S: 6a /6p 2527
Check into Casa Hospedaje La Bohemia
Carrera 18 # 16-02, Barrio Aire Libre
Pay: COP51000 ($17.62) - CASH ONLY
Paid: $3.38
Reservation #:272976-389795045
Breakfast not included (COP7000), wifi, outdoor deck with views, towels
Friday September 28
Check out
Bus from Pasto to Ipiales (2hrs) book in advance
Taxi from Ipiales to Rumichaca (COP1600, 2 5km)
Cross border on foot
Special line for gringos
Taxi or minibus to Tulcan (6km)
Both currencies are accepted
TULCAN
46-72, partl cloud S/S: 6a /6p 2980
ECUADOR
Check into Hotel Espindola
Calle Sucre y Calle Ayacucho esq
Pay: $30
2 beds, private room, breakfast included, spa on site, laundry
Cemetery
Saturday September 29
Check out
Bus from Tulcan to Otavalo, leaves several times a day ($8, 3 5hrs)
OTAVALO
52-69, partl cloud S/S: 6a /6p 2500
Saturday September 29
50 minute walk from Otavalo town or $3-$4 by taxi
The local bus service runs every 40mins from Otavalo bus station to Mojandita and back (6am-7pm) It stops right outside our Hosteria in Mojandita The cost is 35 cents
Check into Hosteria Rose Cottage
Mojandita, Otavalo
Paid: $10.80
Pay: $61.20
Reservation #: 38470-390456710
Hammocks, walks, horseback riding, hot tub, breakfast included, wifi, lounge, library, bar, restaurant
Sunday September 30 Bird sanctuary
Monday October 1 Hot tub Chill
Tuesday October 2
Check out
MINDO
66-89, partl rain , humi S/S: 6a /6p 1300
Tuesday October 2
Bus from Quito to Mindo (La Flor del Valle) leaving from 'La Ofelia Terminal'
Monday to Friday 08:00, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00,16:00
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From Mindo`s church in the main street, take to the left, pass 2 blocks straight, keep walking the path along the river, cross the small bridge. We are just across the outer side of the river (5min)
Check into Casa de Piedra
Julio Goetche Street
Pay: $76 50 CASH ONLY
Paid: $13 50
Reference #: 76184-390456947
Breakfast not included, restaurant, bar, pool, towels included, wifi, lounge areas, gardens
Wednesday October 3
Walk to 7 Waterfall hike Scary cable car across huge canyon to get there
Thursday October 4
Birdwatching Chill ��
Friday October 5
Check out
Bus from Mindo to Quito ($3, 2.5hrs, M-F 6:30, 11, 1:45, 3, 5/S+S almost every hour 11-5)
Ask bus to drop off at La Mitad del Mundo, if not, take bus back up at La Ofelia bus terminal
La Mited del Mundo
Buses to Tababela
TABABELA
45-72, rain , humi S/S: 6a /6p 3000
Friday October 5
Check into Quito Airport Hostal Colibri
24 de Septiembre Y Tobias Trujillo
Pay: $31 50
Paid: $5 10
Reference #: 87195-390662809
Transportation to airport $8, hot tub, pool, breakfast included, wifi
Hot tub chill ��
Saturday October 6
Check out
Transfer to airport
Adam lands in Quito at 5:55am
Adam takes the 199 to Pifo
Meet Adam in Pifo
Take taxi ($25) to Papallacta or hitch hike (40mins) OR
Bus: Pifo at 07:15
C. Aray Manta - Coca (1hr, $1.51) Buy at terminal
If all else fails, hitchhike
Finish: Acceso de Papallacta at 08:15
PAPALLACTA
48-67, cloud , rain S/S: 6a /6p 3300
Saturday October 6
Check into Hostel Coturpa
Carretera Quijos Papallacta - Laguna Baños Papallacta
Pay: $164.64 ($17.64 VAT included in price)
Reservation #: 225010498
Breakfast included, triple bed private room
Sunday October 7
Hot Springs complex
Monday October 8
Hike Cayambe Ecological Reserve
Tuesday October 9
Check out
Bus back to Quito
QUITO
48-67 m tl cloud S/S: 6a /6p 2850
Tuesday October 9
Check into The Secret Garden
Calle Antepara E4-60 y Los Rios
Paid: $10.40
Pay: $69.60
Rooftop terrace, bar, restaurant, HH, laundry, breakfast not included
Cady lands in Quito at 11:35pm
Wednesday October 10
Explore downtown
Take tran up the mountain
Thursday October 11
Check out
Bus from Quito to Bahia de Caraquez
Ruta del Spondylus to Av Mariscal Sucre
Reina del Camino ($11, 10:30am-4:30pm)
Bus every 15-30 minutes from Bahia de Caraquez/San Vicente (40min)
Or taxi ($27, 15min)
CANOA
70-81, partl cloud S/S: 6:30a /6:30p
Thursday October 11
Check into Hostel Coco Loco
Malecon Carlos Cassis y Calle
Paid: $23 29
Pay: $131.99
Reservation #: 280698-391079481
Breakfast not included, hammocks, balcony, bar, restaurant, wifi, fire pit, surfboard rentals
Friday October 12
Brewery in the hills? Bike path
Saturday October 13
Chill
Sunday October 14
Check out
Bus to Guayaquil - Reina del Camino (lots of buses from San Vincente)
Otherwise Canoa - Bahia, Bahia - Manta, Manta - Guayaquil
GUAYAQUIL
71-86, partl cloud S/S: 6a /6p
Sunday October 14
Check into Tomo Hostel
Victor Manuel Rendón 212, entre Panamá y Pedro Carbo
Paid: $6 50
Pay: $42.05 (+4% tax)
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Reservation #: 90128-391582104
8 mixed dorm room, breakfast not included
Monday October 15
Check out
Bus from Guayaquil to Trujillo
Cruz del Sur - MUST PRINT TICKETS
Departure: 9am
Duration: 17hrs50min
Arrival: 2:50am
Reservation Code: 1545585
TRUJILLO
59-70, dr , partl cloud S/S: 6a /6p
Tuesday October 16
Arrive in Trujillo at 2:50am
Check into Libertad Hotel
Paid: $114
Reservation Code: 224612930
2 double beds, breakfast included, pool, restaurant, bar
Chan Chan city ruins Chimu boats by the sea
Wednesday October 17
Check out
Bus from Trujillo to Huaraz
HUARAZ
32-57, m tl cloud , slightl rain S/S: 6a /6p 3050
Wednesday October 17
Check into Albergue Churup
Pay: $306 60
Buffet Breakfast included, fireplace
Thursday October 18 Market, buy coca leaves
Friday October 19
Lake Peron tour and hike
Huascaran National Park
Saturday October 20
Coca Brewery
Sunday October 21
Check out
Bus from Huaraz to Lima Cruz del Sur - VIP tickets - PRINT
Reservation #: 1549950
Departure: 11am
Duration: 7hrs 15min
Arrival: 7pm
LIMA
59-68, dr , m tl cloud S/S: 5:30a /6p
Sunday October 21
Arrive in Lima at 7pm
Check into 1900 Backpackers Hostel
Av. Garcilazo de la Vega 1588
Paid: $9.24
Pay: $61.86 CASH ONLY
Reservation #: 52923-392359977
Breakfast included, downtown, games room, outdoor terrace, bar, cafe, restaurant, lots of activities
Monday October 22
Museo Larco, full of indigenous artifacts, including huge exotic exhibit
Barranco neighborhood
Tuesday October 23
Magico del Aqua Parque
Downtown colonial district
Chocolate museo & cocktail bar
Wednesday October 24
Check out
Arrive at airport at 12:30
Flight from Lima to Cusco
Departure: 2:35pm
Duration: 1hr 25min
Arrival: 4pm Reservation #: 8051835 + 8064821
CUSCO
44-72, m tl cloud , littl rain S/S: 5:30a /6p 3399
Wednesday October 24
Arrive in Cusco at 4pm
Check into Ecopackers
Calle Santa Teresa, 375
Paid: $18
Pay: $102
Reservation #: 43832-392396101
Breakfast included, bar
Thursday October 25
Golden Temple Town square
Friday October 26
Famous market
Art district Rooftop bar?
Saturday October 27
Rent gear for hike, attend meeting with Alpaca Expeditions
Sunday October 28
Check out
INCA TRAIL!
Monday October 29
Tuesday October 30
Wednesday October 31
Arrive at Machu Picchu
Stay night in hotel
Hot springs
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Thursday November 1
Machu Picchu tour
Train back to Cusco
Dropped of at Alpaca
Check into Pusharo Healing Center
Pasaje Hurtado Alvarez Psj Hurtado 253-4
Pay: $27 90 + 18% tax = $34 92
Confirmation Code: 1832 115 133, pin #: 0246
Breakfast included, 8 bed female dorm, free sauna, spa services, restaurant, bar
Friday November 2
Check out
Bus from Cusco to Arequipa
7am - 6pm ($9, 11hrs)
AREQUIPA
50-75, dr , partl cloud S/S: 5a -6p 2335
Friday November 2
Check into MB Backpackers
Mercaderes 135-A, Cercad
Paid: $13.36
Pay; $ 65.21
Reservation #: 46731-393157016
Free breakfast, balcony, 12 bed mixed dorm
Saturday November 3
Sunday November 4
Monday November 5
Check out
Bus from Arequipa to Tacna (7am-12pm, $15)
Bus from Tacna to Arica (frequent, $4, 1 5hrs) - Collective terminal
ARICA
62-72, dr , partl cloud S/S: 7a -8p
Monday November 5
Check into Hotel Lynch
Patricio Lynch 589
Pay: $45.22
Booking #: 225191666
Private triple bed room
Tuesday November 6
Check out
Flight from Arica to Santiago - $65
VALPARAISO
49-64, m tl sunn S/S: 6:30a /8:30p
Tuesday November 6
Arrive in Santiago
Bus from Santiago to Valparaiso
Check in
Wednesday November 7
Thursday November 8
Friday November 9
Check out
SANTIAGO
47-80, dr , m tl sunn S/S: 6:30a /8:30p
Friday November 9
Check in
Monday December 24 Santiago - Lima Flight 624
Departing: 6:55am
Arriving: 8:45am
Duration: 3hrs50min
Confirmation: P4KFYS
Layover in Lima: 15hrs18min
Layover tour in Lima?
Sunday December 25 Lima - Fort Lauderdale
Flight 1824
Departing: 12:03am
Arriving: 6:00am
Duration: 5hrs57min
Booking #: MDTYAF
Buy ticket 1-3 months in advance
FORT LAUDERDALE
Sunday December 25
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale at 6:00am
ECUADOR
QUITO - 4N/5D
2850m
Quito Old Town
1. Plaza Grande (heart of old town)
2. La Ronda (narrow cobblestone lane, restaurants, bars, music)
3 Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus (finest baroque church in ecuador)
a $4, free guided tour in English
4 Casa del Alabado (pre-columbian art museum ft shamans and afterlife)
a $4, explanations in english (audio guide available)
5 Basilica del Voto Nacional (neo-gothic church with city views)
a $2, includes tower
b Features turtles and iguanas instead of gargoyles
6 Plaza San Francisco (cobblestone plaza with a mountainous backdrop)
a Iglesia y Monasterio de San Francisco (largest and oldest church)
b El Museo Francisco (fine artwork and furniture with pearls)
i. $2, includes guided tour in English
Quito New Town
1. Museo Nacional (circular, glass-plated building of casa de la cultura ecuatoriana)
a. FREE, large collection of ecuadorian art, dating back to 12,000BC
2. Quito Observatory (just to see, walk around - oldest observatory in south america)
Quito Area
1 BiciQuito (bike share program)
a FREE, need to register at office in the mariscal or other bike stations
b Ciclopaseo (thousands of cycylists bike through the city)
i Every sunday, 8am-2pm, Avenida Amazonas
2. TeleferiQo (sky tram, views over city, 2.5km, 10min, up Volcan Pichincha)
a. $8.50, takes you to top of Cruz Loma 4100m
b. Can hike to the summit 4680m (3 1/2hrs, some scrambling, strenuous)
c. Acclimatize to climate first, go in early morning, clouds roll in at 12pm
d Check weather, fog can mean you lose your way
3 El Panecillo (Madonna with wings on hill)
a $1, climb stairs at end of Calle Garcia Moreno, go early morning
4 Mirador de Guapulo (stairs behind Hotel Quito)
MINDO 3N/4D
Tarabita (cable car above lush river basin, over thick cloud forest)
1 $5, takes you to Bosque Protector Mindo-Nambillo, where you can hike to waterfalls
2 Includes map, series of 5 waterfalls (1hr)
3. Pleasant uphill walk 7km from town
4. Cascada Nambillo ($3, swimming area with slide)
Mariposas de Mindo (butterfly farm)
1. $5, visit the warmest part of the day around 11am
Armonia Orchid Garden (200 orchids)
1. $2
Birdwatching (look up sanctuaries close by)
1 Access trails from Casa Amarilla
