Uku Pacha Tour of Quito

On this tour of Quito we'll relive ancient ancestral customs linked to the Uku Pacha, the underworld of the dead in Inca mythology.

Uku Pacha Tour of Quito

At 9 am we'll meet at the Arco de la Reina, where this tour of Quito will begin.

We'll first visit the San Diego cemetery, where notable figures of Ecuadorian history are buried. Attendees will learn about their lives and see some of their mausoleums, considered authentic works of art.

During the visit, we'll explore Inca mythology and the Uku Pacha, the Underworld ruled by Supay, the Inca god of death.

Next, we will see the exterior of the Hospicio San Lázaro and proceed to the Museo de la Ciudad, a renowned cultural institution in Quito housed in a former hospital, now a World Heritage Site. The museum visit will highlight the history of one of the oldest hospices in South America.

After that, we will dine at the San Ignacio restaurant for a typical lunch. Following lunch, we'll explore the Alberto Mena y Caamaño Museum, where we will learn about the events after the First Cry of Independence. Then, we'll continue to the San Francisco convent, a significant Franciscan architectural complex.

Finally, we'll visit the church of the Society of Jesus and the Yumbos artisan chocolate shop for a chocolate tasting. The tour will conclude around 12 pm.