El Panecillo

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A clear morning hour, preferably before 10 a.m., gives crystal-clear visibility of the snow-capped volcanoes and short shadows. The afternoon often becomes hazy, and rain clouds typically gather as the day goes on.

Budsjettips

The hill area itself and the view are free, while entry to the statue itself with the observation terrace costs a small ticket. Save money by taking a taxi rather than a guide, and buy water and snacks from the local stalls instead of the souvenir shops.

Anbefalt for

Photography enthusiasts, Families, City walkers, History buffs

Planlegg ditt besøk

1-2 hours

Om

Raske fakta: En 45 meter høy jomfru av aluminium veier rundt regnet 300 tonn, noe som tilsvarer omtrent 40 tunge elefanter, og hun står på en jordklode med en drage under føttene. Bakken skyter knapt 3 016 meter over havets overflate, og på en klar dag kan du se helt over til vulkanene langt ute i horisonten.

Høydepunkter: Få vet at hun har vinger, så hun er en av de eneste bevingede madonnaene i verden, og på sokkelen knuser hun en slange mot jordkloden. Bakken tjente en gang som inkaenes hellige solsted, så århundrers historie ligger bokstavelig talt under skosålene når du står der oppe.

Insidertips

Take the taxi all the way up, as the walk is steep and the neighborhood at the foot can feel unsafe, especially after sunset.
Go inside the statue and up the stairs, the view from the wing level beats everything you see from the square below.
Bring a light jacket, the wind at the top can pick up unexpectedly strong.
Come on a cloudless day, preferably a weekday, when local families on weekends flock to the stalls.