Parque Metropolitano Guanguiltagua is the largest urban park in South America at 1,376 acres (5.5 km²) (as reference, New York's Central Park is 843 acres [3.4 km²]). The park is located in northern Quito, on the hillside behind Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa. The park is suited for mountain biking, walking, and running. Most of it is eucalyptus forest with trails, but there also are numerous sculptures on display. The park has four sites that can be used for picnics or barbecues, and the eastern section has a view of Cotopaxi, Antisana, and the Guayllabamba river basin.
I had a nice day at the park, two park rangers gave me a tour and explained some of the key features and attractions that the park offers. There are lots of hiking trails and viewing point. There are llamas that live at the park, and other small birds. The park is filled with plants that are native to Ecuador and some that are imported.
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