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the treasure of Carolina
Tour and learn about the history of one of the most emblematic parks in the Ecuadorian capital, located in the financial and business heart of the city and is, in turn, one of the most important recreational areas in the metropolitan area.
Also, and with luck, you will meet the original owner of these lands, Doña María Augusta Urrutia, a character who marked part of the last century with her work for the most needy.
Walk the same streets where these great characters in history walked and visit emblematic places for the stories that our guides will tell you.
Information about the tour
Days that the tour operates: from Tuesday to Saturday
Start time: 10:00 a.m.
Duration: 3 hours approximately
Price: The price may vary according to the number of tourists, having as reference the price per person in a minimum group of 2 people.
Languages that you will find the tour:
Spanish
English
Meeting point: Cruz del Papa, Parque la Carolina.
( see map )
Adults (12 years and older)
1 tourist --> USD 70.00
2 or more tourists --> USD 40.00
Children (from 5 to 11 years old)
1 or more tourists --> USD 35.00
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Tour itinerary
Our guide will be waiting at the meeting point (Cruz del Papa), where he will give all the necessary instructions so that the tour is carried out in the best way, there you will meet the first characters who will be in charge of taking you on this trip in the weather.
Our first stop will be the Vivarium, where we will learn more about his work and we will be able to visit him and thus learn more about the Ecuadorian herpetofauna.
Then we will go to INABIO and visit its facilities to learn more about the natural history of Ecuador. After a few steps away we will visit the beautiful Botanical Garden of Quito, there we can learn about the different ecosystems that our country has.
After these visits we will visit various areas of the park and you will discover hidden monuments in La Carolina.
To finish, we will walk through the different boulevards that exist within the park and thus we will be able to say goodbye to Doña María Augusta after this incredible tour.
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Additional data on the tour
What is included in the tour?
National bilingual guides
Tickets:
vivarium
INABIO Museum
Botanical Garden
Water bottle
Photos as souvenirs
What is not included in the tour?
tips
Services not specified in the itinerary.
How to pay the tour?
You can choose between our different payment options, you can pay in advance through transfer to our bank account or the day of the tour before starting it.
How to find your guide on the day of the tour?
On the day of the tour you will find one of our guides at the meeting point with a crimson t-shirt and a sign with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo.
What to bring for the tour?
Camera or Smartphone.
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
Comfortable walking shoes.
Rain jacket (rain poncho) we are in Quito, we never know when it will rain.
Extra money in case you want to buy something during the tour.
