Museo de Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño, Quito

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Museo de Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño is a place located in Quito (Pichincha province) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 9199 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 0°12'35"S latitude and 78°29'27"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo de Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño is a short distance from the following public transport stations: De Las Universidades (bus, 3 min walk), El Ejido (train, 11 min walk), El Ejido (metro, 11 min walk), El Ejido (trolleybus, 17 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (universities and schools, 2 min walk), Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum (museum, 4 min walk), National Polytechnic School (universities and schools, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 0°12'35"S, 78°29'27"W

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Mariscal Sucre (El Girón)Quito Ecuador

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Museo de Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basílica del Voto Nacional, Quito Astronomical Observatory, Itchimbía, Parque La Alameda.

1.2 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Basílica del Voto Nacional, Quito
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0.9 miSW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
Quito Astronomical Observatory, Quito
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1.1 miSW
Park
Itchimbía, Quito
29 min walk • Itchimbía Park is a green oasis located on a hill in the heart of Quito, Ecuador, offering visitors not only solace in the shade of trees but also unforgettable views of the historic city center. This urban park stretches over an area of about 54 hectares and is one...
0.9 miSW
Park
Parque La Alameda, Quito
22 min walk • Parque La Alameda is a park in the Old Centre part of Quito, Ecuador. It is located southeast of Parque Julio Montevelle and east of Parque de La Basílica.
0.6 miW
Park
Parque El Ejido, Quito
15 min walk • Parque El Ejido is a park located along Avenue Patria in the Old Centre part of Quito, Ecuador. It is the third-largest park in the city. Estadio El Ejido is located nearby. The park hosts exhibitions on the weekend.
0.9 miSW
Park
La Alameda Park, Quito
23 min walk • La Alameda Park is a park in Quito. This park is shaped like a triangle bounded by the streets Gran Colombia, Sodiro and 10 de Agosto. It is the oldest park in the city, its composition dates from 1596 with an area of 6.3 hectares. The park is also known as 'Chuquihuada'.
1.2 miW
Park, Church, Historical place
Parque de La Basílica, Quito
31 min walk • Parque de La Basílica is a park in the Old Centre part of Quito, Ecuador. It is located south of Parque Julio Montevelle and west of Parque La Alameda.
~1510 ftW
Museum
Benjamín Carrión Palace, Quito
8 min walk • Benjamín Carrión Palace is a palace and museum in Quito, Ecuador. Named after Benjamín Carrión, a diplomat, cultural promoter, and an Ecuadorian writer. The palace was built in 1946–8. The building is located in the district of Itchimbía, near the border with La Mariscal.
~770 ftW
Museum
Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum, Quito
4 min walk • Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum is a natural history museum in Quito, Ecuador. It was established in 2005.
~1530 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, Quito
8 min walk • La Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana is a cultural organization founded by Benjamín Carrión on August 9, 1944, during the presidency of Dr Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra. It was created to stimulate, to direct and to coordinate the development of an authentic national culture.
1.2 miW
Park
Parque Julio Montevelle, Quito
31 min walk • Parque Julio Montevelle is a park in the Old Centre part of Quito, Ecuador. It is located north of Parque de La Basílica and northwest of Parque La Alameda.

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Which popular attractions are close to Museo de Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño?

Nearby attractions include Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, Quito (2 min walk), Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum, Quito (4 min walk), National Polytechnic School, Quito (4 min walk), Museum Antropológico Amazónico Quito, Quito (5 min walk).

How to get to Museo de Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño:

Bus

De Las Universidades • Lines: E1 (3 min walk)
las universidades • Lines: LIBERTADORES DEL VALLE Camal de Conocoto El Giron, TERMAS TURIS El Giron El Tingo La Merced, VINGALA Giron - Selva Alegre (Gavilanes) (5 min walk)

Train

El Ejido (11 min walk)
La Alameda (21 min walk)

Metro

El Ejido • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (11 min walk)
La Alameda • Lines: Metro Línea 1 (21 min walk)

Trolleybus

El Ejido • Lines: C1, C4 (17 min walk)
Mariscal • Lines: C1, C4 (17 min walk)