Location: Quito
Top Things to do in Quito
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Quito, Pichincha Province
With a rich pre-Colombian history, Ecuador's capital was founded on the ruins of an Incan city but offers everything a modern traveler might need. It remains the least-altered historic center in Latin America and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quito’s important sites include baroque gems like San Francisco and Santo Domingo monasteries, as well as La Compañía church and college. This huge city sprawls across a breathtaking Andean valley surrounded by volcanic peaks.
Restaurants in Quito
1. Bordados Zuleta
2. Galeria de Arte Creacion
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Art Gallery that provides a unique perspective on the society and culture of Ecuador. Not all art is expensive! My wife and I complement each other in the arts and are depictions of festive and beautiful life in this country, the size of Colorado. Are prices range from $35 to $200, on average. I hope you plan to visit and if you accept, please contact us. Robert and Carla Jones
3. Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
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4.5 based on 1,477 reviews
Located in the heart of the Old City, this busy plaza honors those heroes who started the movement toward independence from Spain.
Reviewed By CBPolitico
What an amazing place, the core plaza in old town, it has the Presidential Palace, the Bishop's palace and other old, government buildings. The place will be crawling with municipal, military and federal police. The smell of pot is always lingering in the air (be careful though, with all the police locals seem safe and able to smoke, but if you are seen paying for anything you could be in trouble). It is alive! There is so much going on in this space - music at all times, not planned, but spontaneous. People show up with their instruments and play throughout the day, singers will just set up and sing - not even for money, but for the joy of it. You can sit here all day - see it lit at night
4. El Panecillo
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4.5 based on 1,581 reviews
Resembling a type of small bread (panecillo), this hill makes an excellent observation point over Quito and features La Virgen del Panecillo, a majestic sculpture that can be seen from any location in the city.
Reviewed By georgesB4777WE - Miami Beach, United States
This is a hill which overlooks Quito. It is topped with a huge statue of The Virgin Mary and can be seen from the city even at night, when the statue is bathed in white light. The hill (shaped like a loaf of bread) is at Quito’s southern end (close to Old Town) and can be reached by either a city bus or via a cheap Uber ride. There is a restaurant (Pimms) on the top and there is no admission fee. The views of the city from the top are great and, in my opinion, superior to the ones from TeleferiQo. There is a $2 admission should you want to climb the stairs inside the silver aluminum statue of the Virgin. BTW, the City hop-on bus generally makes an extended stop here and you can take some wonderful pictures. A must-see!!
5. Plaza de San Francisco
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4.5 based on 755 reviews
Once serving as a lively commercial center during pre-Columbian times, this large cobbled square is dominated by the enormous Iglesia de San Francisco and the monastery of the same name.
Reviewed By 728mariadelcarmenz - Quito, Ecuador
This plaza as well as the church and the convent are the oldest in Old Town. It has kept the original stones, the original water fountain that provided water for the whole city since its foundation in 1534. There are nice views from here.
6. La Capilla Del Hombre
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4.5 based on 1,651 reviews
Reviewed By dtroppy
We didn't want to leave the museum or the artist house that was on tour. Gorgeous painting make this a must see when visiting Quito.
7. Trenes Turisticos en Ecuador
8. Caminos de San Roque
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
9. Monasterio de Carmen Alto
10. Palacio de la Vicepresidencia
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