El Panecillo
Bästa tid att besöka
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.
Budgettips
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.
Rekommenderas för
Photography enthusiasts, Families, City walkers, History buffs
Planera ditt besök
1-2 hours
Om
Snabba fakta: En 45 meter hög jungfru av aluminium väger runt 300 ton, vilket motsvarar cirka 40 tunga elefanter, och hon står på en jordglob med en drake under fötterna. Kullen når knappt 3.016 meter över havet, och på en klar dag kan du se ända bort till vulkanerna långt ut i horisonten.
Höjdpunkter: Få vet att hon har vingar, så hon är en av de enda bevingade madonnorna i världen, och på sockeln krossar hon en orm mot jordgloben. Kullen tjänade en gång som inkaernas heliga solplats, så århundradens historia ligger bokstavligen under skosulorna när du står där uppe.
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.
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