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Tandayapa Bird Lodge $105 19.2 mi 30.9 km 4 of 5 stars
La Isla Hosteria N/A 24.5 mi 39.4 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Akros Hotel $103 26.3 mi 42.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Four Points by Sheraton Quito $161 28.3 mi 45.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Le Parc Hotel N/A 28.7 mi 46.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Hotel Ali Shungu Restaurant 17.5 mi 28.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
ZAZU 29.5 mi 47.4 km 5 of 5 stars
Chez Jerome 29.7 mi 47.8 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Pasachoa Forest Reserve 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Company of Jesus Church (Iglesia de La Compania de Jesus) 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Teleferico Quito 6.8 mi 10.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 63 attractions in Quito
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Resembling a type of small bread (panecillo), this hill makes an excellent observation point over Quito and features La Virgen del Panecillo, a... more » Resembling a type of small bread (panecillo), this hill makes an excellent observation point over Quito and features La Virgen del Panecillo, a majestic sculpture that can be seen from any location in the city. « less
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
Address: Costado del Centro Historico Quito
Ecuador

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Reviews of El Panecillo

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“My fave place in Quito”
5 of 5 stars
iluvequa
NY NY
Jan 30, 2008

This is the first place I went to, right after arriving. My cousin chicho took me(god rest his soul), At night it is simply sublime....the views of the city are absolutly breathtaking....I've traveled alot and that is one of the most beautiful sites I can remember. more

“plan your visit at lunchtime!”
4 of 5 stars
American_Overseas
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Mar 26, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Visit the Panecillo at lunchtime and have lunch at Pims, just under the angel. Amazing view of the city, and good food. more

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Costado del Centro Historico, Quito, Ecuador