POPULAR LEGENDS
MYSTERIOUS CHARACTERS
HAUNTED PLACES
CURIOUS FACTS
100
In which legend does a rooster sing at midnight to warn of danger?
The Rooster of the Cathedral
100
What pact did Cantuña make with the devil?
Give him his soul in exchange for him finishing the church.
100
What is the name of the church where Cantuña sold his soul to the devil?
San Francisco Church
100
What material was used to build the devil’s bridge in Quito, according to legend?
Human bones and stones.
200
What legend tells the story of a man who made a deal with the devil to build a church?
The Legend of Cantuña
200
What did the legend of the goblin of old Quito say?
It is said that the goblin roamed the houses of old Quito, leaving mysterious footprints.
200
Where do people say they have seen the ghost of the Dama Tapada?
La Ronda street
200
What is the name of this famous drink?
CANELAZO!!
300
What legend explains the origin of the Panecillo hill?
The Legend of the Sleeping Inca.
300
What legend does this woman belong to?
The Weeping Woman
300
What is the name of this theater that is haunted by spirits?
Sucre National Theater
300
Why Quito is the closest capital to the sun?
Because of its location near the equator and its high altitude.
400
What is the most famous ghostly legend of Quito?
The Covered Lady.
400
Who is this old woma
n?
The Covered lady.
400
What is the name of the haunted monastery in Quito known for ghost sightings?
San Diego Monastery
400
What natural event is often connected to the legend of the Sleeping Inca?
Volcanic eruptions