El Panecillo

El Panecillo is a 200-metre-high hill of volcanic origin, located between southern and central Quito. At the top of the hill, there is a 45-meter-tall stone monument of a madonna, called the Virgin of El Panecillo, made of seven thousand pieces of aluminum. The monument was inspired by the famous Virgen de Quito, also known as the dancer, sculpted by Bernardo de Legarda in 1734. The hill offers panoramic views of Quito, and on a clear day, you can see the Cotopaxi volcano in the distance. Visitors can recorrer the top of the hill, enter the monument, and enjoy a 360-degree view of the city from a mirador located at the feet of the statue. The place is a great spot for families to visit and enjoy the views of Quito