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Between Murals and Flavors: Modern Quito on Foot

Get ready for a tour full of art, flavors, and unique experiences! On this Free Walking Tour through La Mariscal and La Floresta, we will take you to discover two of Quito's most vibrant and creative neighborhoods, where every street and corner has something special to tell.


🎨 On this tour you will discover:

🔹 Colorful murals that tell urban stories and reflect the local identity.
🔹 Architectural gems from the 20th and 21st centuries that show the evolution of the city.
🔹 Green spaces in the middle of the urban environment, where Quito's fauna and flora surprise you at every turn.
 

🍫 And to delight your palate:

🔹 A delicious tasting of Ecuadorian chocolates made with fine aroma cocoa, considered one of the best in the world.
 

📸 Tip: Have your camera ready, because this tour combines the best of Quito's urban art, gastronomy, and culture.
 
🚶‍♂️ Reserve for free and join us for a cultural, gastronomic, and visual experience that will make you see Quito with new eyes

📌 Tour Information 📌

🗓 Days of operation: Monday to Saturday.
⏰ Start time:

  • 10:00 AM.

  • 02:00 PM

⏳ Duration: Approximately 4 hours. 

💰 Price: You decide! At the end of the tour, you can reward your guide according to your experience and possibilities.

🗣 Languages available:

  • Spanish 🇪🇸

  • English 🇬🇧

📍 Meeting point: Arco de la Circasiana, El Ejido Park, Av. Patria and Av. Amazonas (see map). Our guide will be waiting for you between the arch and the Ejido metro station, wearing a burgundy hoodie with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo or carrying a burgundy umbrella with our name on it.

Reserve your spot and experience Quito like never before! ✨🚶‍♂️

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Tour itinerary

📍 Meeting point: Arco de la Circasiana: Our tour begins under this iconic arch, where we will welcome you and tell you the fascinating history of this monument, symbol of the entrance to one of Quito's most emblematic neighborhoods.

👤 Plaza de los Presidentes: An open-air space where you will learn more about the lives and legacies of historical figures such as García Moreno, Eloy Alfaro, Velasco Ibarra, and Vicente Rocafuerte, whose decisions shaped the course of the country.

⛪ Santa Teresita Church: The second neo-Gothic church built in Quito, an architectural gem that combines history, faith, and art in every detail.

🏰 Castillos de La Mariscal: A charming walk along Roca Street, between Amazonas and 6 de Diciembre, where you will discover buildings that look like something out of a fairy tale, witnesses to the golden age of this neighborhood.

🏡 Avenida 6 de Diciembre and Carrión: Here we will relive what the villas and country houses that populated La Mariscal in the mid-20th century were like, a time of splendor and change for the city.

🎨 Mona Caron Mural: A monumental work of urban art that celebrates nature and cultural resistance.

🎨 Salesian University Mural: Another gem of Quito's urban art, with messages full of identity and creativity.

🚶‍♀️ Tour of La Floresta: We will delve into the streets of Valladolid, Vizcaya, Lugo, Guipúzcoa, and Coruña, exploring murals, galleries, cafes, and corners that make this neighborhood a cultural epicenter of Quito.

🍫 Chocolate tasting – Paccari: We will end the tour with a tasting of chocolates made with fine aroma cocoa, recognized worldwide for its quality and unique flavor.

🌟 Additional options

 
✔️ La Mariscal Handicraft Market – Quito's largest souvenir market, ideal for picking up an authentic memento. (Available on both tour schedules)
✔️ Navarro Park or Parque de las Tripas – A place full of flavor where you can try authentic Ecuadorian street food. (Available only on the afternoon schedule)

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Get ready for a unique experience!

How to join the tour?
It's very easy! Just make sure you reserve your spot and on the day of the tour, you will find one of our guides at the meeting point, wearing a wine-colored t-shirt, a wine-colored hoodie, a black cap or a wine-colored umbrella with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo. That's how easy it is to identify him!

What to bring to make the most of your tour?
Here are some tips to make your experience perfect:

- Camera or smartphone to capture the most unforgettable moments.

- Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses to protect you from Quito's radiant sun.

- Bottled water (you can buy it on the way to stay hydrated).

- Comfortable shoes to walk and enjoy without worries.

- Rain jacket or poncho, because Quito's weather is unpredictable and we don't want you to get wet if it rains a little bit!

No group worries!
We do not require a minimum number of people for the tour to take place, so you can rest easy knowing that your reservation is secure.

See you soon for an amazing adventure in Quito!

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