Experts' Choice Award El Panecillo
5 expert reviews
“Quiteños proudly claim she is the only Madonna in the world depicted with wings. From the summit, there are marvelous views of the sprawling city and the surrounding volcanoes.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "The opening of the New City's Teleferiqo has eclipsed this rounded hill and its stunning views as Quito's most popular lookout point, but El Panecillo wins in convenience and authenticity." Full review
Afar Magazine "To glimpse the tallest active volcano in the world, head to El Panecillo. Located on its own volcanic terrain, this 656-foot hill towers above the old town and offers the perfect view of Cotopaxi. " Full review
Frommer's "From a distance, the hill that hosts a huge statue of the winged virgin does indeed look like a panecillo (small bread roll)." Full review
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