Jan 4 – Guagua Pichincha and tour of Colonial Quito

In the morning we took the Teleferico up the side of Guagua Pichincha volcano and did some short walks at 13,500 feet. Intro to volcanic centers, glaciology and large fault structure.

In the afternoon we had a tour of the Basilica in Colonial Quito (including some interesting climbs inside the cathedral) and then a tour of the square near the presidential palace.