Quito - La Mariscal District: heritage houses and the artisan market 2 Short
ID: GYG1369147-2089737
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Country: Ecuador
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
A free walk through the La Mariscal neighborhood, with the possibility of stopping for coffee, typical food, or to see handicrafts.
Discover the traditional artisan market, an important stop in Quito
La Mariscal is a century-old neighborhood. It is distinguished by its beautiful houses, mansions, palaces, castles, ancient haciendas, and other buildings in different architectural styles.
The neighborhood is home to numerous heritage buildings constructed throughout the 20th century.
It also has other attractions such as the Artisan Market, a stop of interest to get to know the city of Quito, the Parque El Ejido, the Gothic-style church of Santa Teresita, and, if you like, the National Museum, with free admission.
This is a very flexible sightseeing tour where you can walk around the area admiring its houses, with stories, anecdotes, architecture, typical food, and more.
Highlights
- See heritage houses in an old 20th-century neighborhood
- 20th-century architecture and different styles
- Houses, mansions, and palaces
- Modern history of the city of Quito
- Find Ecuadorian handicrafts
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- A leisurely walk through the neighborhood
- Admission to the handicraft market, El Ejido Park, National Museum
NOT INCLUDED
- Food, drinks, handicrafts
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.
