Good to know
- Tickets
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Morning, for clearer skies
- Getting there
- Taxi from the old town or walk up from the center
Itineraries with El Panecillo
El Panecillo is on day 2
Day 2 of Quito & the Andes
Pichincha and La Ronda
How El Panecillo fits into a day.- 8:30TelefériQoPichincha
- 14:00El PanecilloCentro Histórico
- 17:00La RondaCentro Histórico
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El Panecillo questions
Is El Panecillo safe to visit?
The area is generally safe during the day but avoid walking alone at night.
What does the statue represent?
It depicts the Virgin Mary as the Woman of the Apocalypse, with wings and a dragon at her feet.
Can you go inside the statue?
Yes, there are stairs inside leading to an observation point at the top.
