Tára's Guidebook
Sightseeing
16th Century Basilica shaped by the ages. Houses 3,500+ works of colonial art.
40 locals recommend
San Francisco Church
477 Cuenca16th Century Basilica shaped by the ages. Houses 3,500+ works of colonial art.
This church may be one of the most visited in Quito. Crowds are drawn to the interior, which is completely adorned in gold leaf.
141 locals recommend
Church of the Jesuits
N10-43 García MorenoThis church may be one of the most visited in Quito. Crowds are drawn to the interior, which is completely adorned in gold leaf.
This Basilica is the largest Neo-Gothic church in the Americas! Designed by a French architect Emilio Tarlier.
134 locals recommend
Basilica of the National Vote
11-263 y CarchiThis Basilica is the largest Neo-Gothic church in the Americas! Designed by a French architect Emilio Tarlier.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Pictures not permitted inside many of the Basilica’s.
Ask a member of the church or your tour guide if photos are acceptable.
Don't miss
Drink coffee and people-watch at Plaza Grande.
A perfect place to sit back, and get a feel for the culture Quito provides.
Getting around
Taxi is the easiest way to get around.
I opt for the old-school way of waving a taxi down. Please do not pay drivers more than $15 for distances less than 20km. Typically a 10 minute taxi drive will be a few dollars.