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Description
Explore two of the main museums in Ecuador's capital city, Quito: the well-known Capilla del Hombre (Men's Chapel) at Guayasamin Museum and the Central Bank Museum located in the La Mariscal area. Enjoy the views at Bellavista Hill (the city's natural viewpoint).
Highlights
- Explore Capilla del Hombre at Guayasamin Museum and Central Bank Museum
- Learn about the traditions & culture of the city
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- Casa Museo Guayasamin
- This tour will start at your hotel at 9:00 a.m.; we will take you to the Guayasamin Museum located at Bellavista Hill (Quito's Natural Viewpoint). Oswaldo Guayasamin was the most important painter from the XX Century. He worked all over the world and started his own collection that later he opened as a museum. By now, there is a special building that has been his dream for many years. It is well known as la Capilla del Hombre, where some of his work is exposed. Unfortunately, he only saw the start of his dream because he died at the US before the building was finished. In simple words, this place is the best modern art and contemporary museum in Ecuador. After this visit, we can add a delicious lunch in a local restaurant (please let us know in advance).
- Banco Central del Ecuador
- Then, we will visit another wonderful museum in Quito called Central Bank; it has a complete route, from the vestiges of the first inhabitants of Ecuador to the contemporary and modern art expositions. In this first archaeological room, there are pieces of pre-Inca cultures exposed: basic tools of stone and obsidian that are replaced with the most elaborate stone and ceramic utensils over time. From this period, very elaborate pieces were exhibited, especially ceramic. The Spanish conquest will come, so the next room talks about the Quiteña Art School developed by locals and Spaniards. This was a time of great artistic production, creating a syncretism between the Spanish Catholic and the mythical indigenous. The next and final exhibition refers to republican art, reflecting a time of political changes and struggles for independence. This is a great museum to learn more about Ecuadorian history through art. Finally, we will take you back to your hotel.
- Casa Museo Guayasamin
What's Included
Private transportation
Private English-speaking certified Quito tour guide
Entrance fees according to the itinerary
All sightseeing according to the itinerary
Bottle of water
What's Excluded
International airfare to Quito
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Admission fees not specified in the itinerary
Gratuities
Any personal expenses, such as laundry and phone calls
Any activity not specified in the program
Hotel, if you would like to add it, please let us know in advance
Meeting Point
Quito, Ecuador
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 85 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 60 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |