Museo del Banco Central, Quito

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Museo del Banco Central (address: Avenida 6 De Diciembre) is a place located in Quito (Pichincha province) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 9193 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 0°12'35"S latitude and 78°29'44"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo del Banco Central is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Casa de la Cultura (bus, 2 min walk), El Ejido (train, 3 min walk), El Ejido (metro, 3 min walk), El Ejido (trolleybus, 9 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana (museum, 1 min walk), Benjamín Carrión Palace (museum, 2 min walk), Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum (museum, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 0°12'35"S, 78°29'44"W

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Avenida 6 De DiciembreItchimbía (El Ejido)Quito Ecuador

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Museo del Banco Central – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museo del Banco Central?

Nearby attractions include Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, Quito (1 min walk), Benjamín Carrión Palace, Quito (2 min walk), Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum, Quito (5 min walk), Parque El Ejido, Quito (7 min walk).

How to get to Museo del Banco Central by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo del Banco Central:

Bus

Casa de la Cultura • Lines: E1, E3 (2 min walk)
Patria-6 de diciembre O-E • Lines: Transplaneta-040 (2 min walk)

Train

El Ejido (3 min walk)
La Alameda (14 min walk)

Metro

El Ejido • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (3 min walk)
La Alameda • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (14 min walk)

Trolleybus

El Ejido • Lines: C1, C4 (9 min walk)
Mariscal • Lines: C1, C4 (11 min walk)