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. This tour will start with a visit to the San Diego cemetery, where we will learn about famous figures from the history of Quito. We will explore the cemetery and view notable mausoleums.

During our visit, we will also discuss Inca mythology, focusing on the Uku Pacha and its representation of the Underworld, ruled by Supay, the Inca god of death.

Next, we will explore the exterior of the Hospicio San Lázaro and proceed to the Museo de la Ciudad, located in a building recognized as a World Heritage Site. This museum highlights the history of one of the oldest hospices in South America.

After a delicious lunch at the San Ignacio restaurant, we will visit the Alberto Mena y Caamaño Museum to learn about the events following the First Cry of Independence. The tour will continue to the San Francisco convent, a major Franciscan architectural complex in the Americas.

We will also visit the church of the Society of Jesus and conclude our tour at the Yumbos artisan chocolate shop for a chocolate tasting. We will finish the tour around 12 pm.