The day started with a few of us traveling to see the Basilica. It was amazing. The building is beautiful and the view from the top was well worth the 126 steps it took to get up there.
After that, the groups meet up at a Museum detailing the history of the city. The museum was filled with great information and again, the facility was gorgeous. There were great pieces of art as well as re-creations of past cultures and buildings.
After the museum we journeyed over to one of the city plazas. Surrounding the plaza were many government buildings such as the House of the Archbishop and also the house where the President does business. Here we stumbled up on a parade which was a great site to see!
After we arrived at the plaza we did a little shopping and then met our tour guide for a costumed tour of the city, complete with hot chocolate. We visited a few churches and religious buildings including a church with a gold leaf interior. It was beautiful!
We finished our tour in La Ronda where we shopped some more, ate dinner (including Cuy, which is Guinea pig!) and then finished the night at a local Bar/Restaurant with live music!
Again, another great day in Quito!
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