The Quito Metro officially began operation on December 1, 2023, after a decade of construction. The system has 15 stations along 22 kilometers. Each train consists of six cars and has a capacity of 1,200 passengers.
First Stop: Quito Metro Workshops and Depots, located in the south of the city in Quitumbe.
At this point, visitors can observe the different routines of metro car maintenance, preventive, and corrective procedures, and observe the infrastructure of the Quito Metro workshops and depots.
Second Stop: San Francisco Station, is the midpoint of the Quito Metro route, located in the city historical center. It is the deepest station along the entire line. In this station, one can observe the engineering and architecture situated in the city center next to the San Francisco Church. Visitors can see public areas, the validation system, the fare collection system, the operation of escalators, elevators, and witness how metro culture develops.
Third stop: Labrador Station, the last station of the 22-kilometer Metro de Quito route. At this station is the tail track, where trains can change direction, and from this point the extension toward the north of the city is being studied. At this station, visitors can observe the intermodality with collective and mass public transport.
Price: $50
Scheduled Departure: 8am to 1pm approx.
Duration: 5 hours
Departure Location: University main entrance gate
Minimum Participants: 10 people
Maximum Participants: 20 people
Tour Includes:
- Bus transportation to the venue
- Metro entry ticket
- Bilingual guide (English - Spanish)
- Snacks and soft drinks