NEW - Burial and Archeological Sites, Museums and Traditional Food - Quito Full day

This new tour focuses on the history, archeology, culture and art of San Francisco de "Quitu" (the land of the middle), the capital of Ecuador, founded by the Spanish conquistadors in 1534, briefly occupied by the Incas and previously inhabited by different indigenous tribes throughout millennia. In the morning, we'll visit 2 archeological sites (within the city) located on the foothills of Pichincha volcano, the huge adjacent mountain west of Quito; at noon, the lunch-break shall be an opportunity for tasting some local food, depending on your taste and diet. In the afternoon, a quick general overview of the country's history and culture with a visit to one of the most important national museums; then, in our last stop we'll learn about the last resting place, passion and work of Oswaldo Guayasamin, arguably the most famous Ecuadorian artist; after visiting his house and private art collection, his studio and the "Capilla del Hombre" gallery, we drive back and finish the tour.