Quito: Agave Route and Middle of the World with Tastings
ID: GYG1117432-1715318
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the secrets of agave at CASA AGAVE and stand on the equatorial line at the Middle of the World. Enjoy tastings of Miske and other spirits on this tour from Quito.
Begin with a pickup from your hotel in Quito. Head to the Parish of Pomasqui, home to CASA AGAVE, where you will learn how agave synthesizes light to create an elixir that the indigenous people called chawarmishky, considered a sacred drink, described even as “drinking life itself.” Today, this beverage is known as Miske, Ecuador’s first beverage with a denomination of origin.
The experience at CASA AGAVE lasts approximately 1.5 hours and includes a visit to the botanical garden, the museum, the distillery, tasting of various products, a special tasting of our spirits, and a bar experience with cocktails.
Next, arrive at the Middle of the World, an iconic site in Ecuador where the equatorial line divides the planet into northern and southern hemispheres. Here, visit the Intiñan Museum (entrance fee not included), an interactive tour where you will learn about the history of indigenous peoples, observe the effects of the sun in the solar cylinder, travel back in time through century-old huts, and discover Earth’s physical phenomena while enjoying a privileged natural environment.
Finally, return to your hotel in Quito.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Ecuador with a tasting of Miske and other spirits
- Discover the secrets of agave at CASA AGAVE, a botanical garden, and museum
- Visit the Middle of the World and stand on the equatorial line
- Learn about the history of indigenous peoples at the Intiñan Museum
- Enjoy a bar experience with cocktails made from agave spirits
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts at approximately 8:00 AM and ends around 1:00 PM
The tour duration is approximately 5 hours
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance to Casa Agave
- Visit to the botanical garden
- Visit to the museum
- Visit to the distillery
- Tasting of various products
- Special tasting of spirits
- Bar experience with cocktails
- Visit to the Middle of the World
- Visit to the Intiñan Museum
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance to the Intiñan Site Museum
- Lunch
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.