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Iglesia El Guápulo, Quito

#47 among attractions in Quito

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Iglesia El Guápulo

Facts and practical information

First Marian Sanctuary of the Republic of Ecuador, founded in 1620 in Guápulo, a beautiful corner located north-east of the city of Quito, capital of the country, located 2,690 m. above sea level. Fray Juan de Dios Navas affirmed that this Sanctuary is one of the best relics inherited from the Colony. The image of the Virgin of Guapulo was the model used for the sculpture of Our Lady of El Cisne and also the one of El Quinche.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 0°12'0"S, 78°28'31"W
Address

Mariscal Sucre (Guápulo)Quito Ecuador

Contact
+593 2-256-5652
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Day trips

Iglesia El Guápulo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Botanical Gardens, Capilla del Hombre, La Carolina Park, Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum.

  • botanical gardens quito1.2 miNW
  • capilla del hombre quito0.8 miNE
  • parque la carolina quito1.4 miNW
  • gustavo orces v natural history museum quito1.4 miSW
  • museum of natural sciences quito1.2 miNW
  • museum antropologico amazonico quito1.1 miSW
  • national polytechnic school quito1.2 miSW
  • pontificia universidad catolica del ecuador quito1.3 miSW
  • coliseo general ruminahui quito location map
    1.4 miSW
  • parque la carolina quito1.1 miNW
  • museo etnografico de artesania de ecuador quito0.9 miW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Iglesia El Guápulo?

Nearby attractions include Capilla del Hombre, Quito (20 min walk), Museo Etnográfico de Artesanía de Ecuador, Quito (22 min walk).

How to get to Iglesia El Guápulo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Iglesia El Guápulo:

Bus
  • Guapulo • Lines: Quito-021, TRANSFLORESTA Cumbaya - La Floresta (3 min walk)
  • Entrada a la Tolita • Lines: TRANSFLORESTA Cumbaya - La Floresta (8 min walk)

Metro
  • La Carolina • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (25 min walk)
  • Pradera • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (32 min walk)

Train
  • La Carolina (25 min walk)
  • Pradera (32 min walk)

Trolleybus
  • Mariana de Jesús • Lines: C1 (37 min walk)
  • El Florón • Lines: C1 (39 min walk)

Where to next? Visit pichincha Pichincha region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Ecuador.