Museum Antropológico Amazónico Quito, Quito

Name: Museum Antropológico Amazónico Quito
Address: Avenida 12 de Octubre 1430 y Wilson, Quito, 170150, Ecuador
Telephone: +593 2-396-2800 ext. 2165

#46 among attractions in Quito

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Museum Antropológico Amazónico Quito (address: Avenida 12 de Octubre 1430 y Wilson) is a place located in Quito (Pichincha province) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 9206 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 0°12'28"S latitude and 78°29'20"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museum Antropológico Amazónico Quito is a short distance from the following public transport stations: las universidades (bus, 2 min walk), El Ejido (train, 15 min walk), El Ejido (metro, 15 min walk), Mariscal (trolleybus, 19 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: National Polytechnic School (universities and schools, 5 min walk), Museo de Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño (museum, 5 min walk), Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (universities and schools, 7 min walk).

Coordinates: 0°12'28"S, 78°29'20"W

Address

Avenida 12 de Octubre 1430 y WilsonMariscal Sucre (El Girón)Quito 170150 Ecuador

Contact

+593 2-396-2800 ext. 2165

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum Antropológico Amazónico Quito open?

Museum Antropológico Amazónico Quito is open:

Monday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museum Antropológico Amazónico Quito?

Nearby attractions include National Polytechnic School, Quito (5 min walk), Museo de Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño, Quito (5 min walk), Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, Quito (7 min walk), Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum, Quito (9 min walk).

How to get to Museum Antropológico Amazónico Quito by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum Antropológico Amazónico Quito:

Bus

las universidades • Lines: LIBERTADORES DEL VALLE Camal de Conocoto El Giron, TERMAS TURIS El Giron El Tingo La Merced, VINGALA Giron - Selva Alegre (Gavilanes) (2 min walk)
De Las Universidades • Lines: E1 (3 min walk)

Train

El Ejido (15 min walk)
Pradera (25 min walk)

Metro

El Ejido • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (15 min walk)
Pradera • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (25 min walk)

Trolleybus

Mariscal • Lines: C1, C4 (19 min walk)
Santa Clara • Lines: C1, C4 (19 min walk)