Museo del Agua-Yaku

Quito


Housed in a stunning modern glass building on the lower slopes of Pichincha, at the site of the city's first water distribution tanks, this museum tells the story of the city's relationship to the most vital resource through interactive exhibits that are good for kids.

There are outdoor fountains, gardens with fabulous views of the city, and a terrace cafe.


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