El Panecillo

El Panecillo, one of the most popular sights in the city, is located on the south side of Old Town, positioned high on the hill overlooking Quito. The La Virgen de Quito, a glowing madonna statue built in 1976 completely of aluminum by Spanish artist Agustin de la Herran Matorras, is housed in this significant Quito landmark. If you can take a trip and catch a peek of Quito and the volcanoes on a clear day, the views are incredible. This can be seen as one of the Best Places To Visit In Quito.

The El Panecillo, also known as the Bread Virgin, is a huge, winged statue of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who bestows her blessing over Quito. The El Panecillo is the world's largest aluminum statue and the tallest statue of Mary. She is named for the loaf-shaped hill she resides on and stands an incredible 135 feet tall—taller than Rio's Christ the Redeemer.

Due to the large concentration of pickpockets known to frequent the area, it is strongly advised that you use a taxi rather than walking there. For the finest perspective, make sure to ascend the stairs to the statue's base. Try to go as early as possible in the morning to avoid the arrival of the clouds. Views of the city are breathtaking from the summit.

Address: Costado del Centro Historico, Quito, Pichincha 170150

Phone: +593 96 890 2961

Opening hours: unknown

Rating: 4.5/5.0, 1602 Tripadvisor reviews

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