RUMICUCHO RUINS & PULULAHUA
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| Tour Code: |
CC05 - Rumicucho Ruins & Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve |
| Duration: |
6 hours |
| Departure: |
Daily
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Description: Located 35 kms. away from Quito, are the ruins of
Rumicucho, or 'stone corner', ruins of a
Pucará [Inca Fortress], which was built around 1.500 A.D, for military use.
After visiting the ruins, we will continue to Volcano Pululahua's Crater which is the home of an important Geobotanical Reserve. The trail lasts around an hour, l allowing you to marvel at the landscape and appreciate the area's flora which attracts hundreds of butterfly species. Later on, we will drive up to the top of the mountain to get an impressive view of the crater from the
Ventanilla Mirador [Ventanilla viewpoint].
Lunch at
El Crater, a beautiful restaurant located at the edge of the crater and return to Quito.
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| Included: |
Private transportation during the tour, private bilingual guide, entrance fees, and lunch with water, tea & coffee |
| Not included: |
Soft and alcoholic beverages, tips and personal expenses
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| What to bring: |
For Quito and other highland cities, wear comfortable springtime clothing with a light jacket or sweater, good walking shoes and plenty of film
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| Price*: |
1 pax - $ 147
2 pax - $ 95
3 pax - $ 78
4-9 pax - $ 75
10-15 pax - $ 71 |
| *In USD per person |
Last Updated 15th November 2006 (DLW) |
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