Guidebook for Quito
Entertainment & Activities
Great park with tons of space and lots to do, this is the "Central Park" of Quito.
75 locals recommend
La Carolina
Great park with tons of space and lots to do, this is the "Central Park" of Quito.
Shopping
Outdoor market. Great place to buy original art work, hand crafted goods, and souvenirs.
154 locals recommend
Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
611 Jorge WashingtonOutdoor market. Great place to buy original art work, hand crafted goods, and souvenirs.
Quicentro Shopping
yModern shopping centre
Sightseeing
Built in 1567, it is one of the oldest cathedrals in South America.
14 locals recommend
Metropolitan Cathedral of Quito
Eugenio EspejoBuilt in 1567, it is one of the oldest cathedrals in South America.
The Monument is a must see. The surrounding area is surrounded by mountains/picturesque landscapes. Within the grounds you'll find local artisan shops, restaurants, and the Intiñan Solar Museum.
213 locals recommend
Middle of the World
SN Av. Manuel Córdova GalarzaThe Monument is a must see. The surrounding area is surrounded by mountains/picturesque landscapes. Within the grounds you'll find local artisan shops, restaurants, and the Intiñan Solar Museum.
This is the ultimate cable car ride, it takes you to an altitude of about 4,100 metres (13,500 ft) to Cruz Loma on the east side of the Pichincha volcano. At the top you'll find restaurants & stores.
TeleferiQo Teleferico Quito
Sendero telefericoThis is the ultimate cable car ride, it takes you to an altitude of about 4,100 metres (13,500 ft) to Cruz Loma on the east side of the Pichincha volcano. At the top you'll find restaurants & stores.
Plaza San Francisco
Open and spacious plaza in the heart of the old town.
A great place to grab a coffe, take in the sights and people watch.
85 locals recommend
Independence Square
N5-16 García MorenoA great place to grab a coffe, take in the sights and people watch.
The Panecillo hill overlooks the entire city and is home of the Virgin of Quito statue.
El Panecillo, 170111 Quito, Ecuador
The Panecillo hill overlooks the entire city and is home of the Virgin of Quito statue.
A must visit while in Quito, this is the largest neo-Gothic basilica in the Americas
134 locals recommend
Basilica of the National Vote
11-263 y CarchiA must visit while in Quito, this is the largest neo-Gothic basilica in the Americas
The famous Calle de La Ronda, a picturesque stone-paved alley with 18th century workers' and craftsmen's houses. It's great both in the late afternoon and In the evenings, the nightlife here is vibrant. Lots of hidden gems to be found here. An old-fashioned cozy street!
12 locals recommend
La Ronda Street
VenezuelaThe famous Calle de La Ronda, a picturesque stone-paved alley with 18th century workers' and craftsmen's houses. It's great both in the late afternoon and In the evenings, the nightlife here is vibrant. Lots of hidden gems to be found here. An old-fashioned cozy street!
Arts & Culture
Modern movie theater inside Plaza de las Americas, one of the nicer malls in Quito. The plaza style mall has a ton of great restaurants and shops.
59 locals recommend
Cinemark
Avenida Naciones UnidasModern movie theater inside Plaza de las Americas, one of the nicer malls in Quito. The plaza style mall has a ton of great restaurants and shops.
Museum of the City
García MorenoThe city museum is a nice stop for the history buffs.
Take a tour through Guayasamín's former home! A must visit!
150 locals recommend
La Capilla Del Hombre
Lorenzo ChávezTake a tour through Guayasamín's former home! A must visit!
Trude Sojka has an amazing life story and her art/cultural house are a must visit.
The Trude Sojka Cultural House
Pasaje Moeller (N24J)Trude Sojka has an amazing life story and her art/cultural house are a must visit.
Food Scene
Crepes & Waffles
N26-249 La OrellanaGreat place to have brunch/lunch with outdoor seating.
PALATU Coffee Spot
Amazing coffee!
A food market in the old town where you can find lots of local foods and even a small food court where you can try a local specialty "chocolate con queso" = hot chocolate with cheese.
Mercado Municipal San Francisco
A food market in the old town where you can find lots of local foods and even a small food court where you can try a local specialty "chocolate con queso" = hot chocolate with cheese.
Zambo Creek Microcervecería
An all female craft brewery in Quito. Amazing beers!
Brewpub not far from the old town featuring local beers and pub grub.
49 locals recommend
Bandido Brewing
Jose J.OlmedoBrewpub not far from the old town featuring local beers and pub grub.
La Cleta
N24-250 LugoGreat place for lunch or for casual drinks in La Floresta.
Art house cinema and coffee lounge. Great food and drinks here.
90 locals recommend
Ochoymedio Ecuador
ValladolidArt house cinema and coffee lounge. Great food and drinks here.
For some really good Fritada go here, the brothers who run the restaurant are really accomodating. Just outside of the old town. Call ahead or get in touch with them if going there for lunch.
6 locals recommend
Sereno Moreno
E3-110 EsmeraldasFor some really good Fritada go here, the brothers who run the restaurant are really accomodating. Just outside of the old town. Call ahead or get in touch with them if going there for lunch.
Come here to try some of the best chocolate in the world! They don't take bookings so expect to wait a bit for a table, but it is worth the wait.
13 locals recommend
PACARI Casa de Experiencias
N24-713 Y Julio ZaldumbideCome here to try some of the best chocolate in the world! They don't take bookings so expect to wait a bit for a table, but it is worth the wait.
Come here for typical Ecuadorian street food: Tripa, empanadas, fritada, asados and much more! Most stalls open after 5:30pm.
Tripa Park
Come here for typical Ecuadorian street food: Tripa, empanadas, fritada, asados and much more! Most stalls open after 5:30pm.
Cafe Traviesa
Manuela SáenzMight be the best coffee in Quito.
Zazu
331 Mariano AguileraCome here for a more refined dining experience.
A hidden gem in the La Floresta neighborhood for some great coffee and bagles.
9 locals recommend
Jervis Café
E14-27 GuipuzcoaA hidden gem in the La Floresta neighborhood for some great coffee and bagles.