Guidebook for Quito
Drinks & Nightlife
Plaza Quinde, which is the official name of Plaza Foch, is the heart of the famous La Mariscal neighborhood, meeting point for locals as well as tourists.
6 locals recommend
Plaza El Quinde (Plaza Foch)
Reina VictoriaPlaza Quinde, which is the official name of Plaza Foch, is the heart of the famous La Mariscal neighborhood, meeting point for locals as well as tourists.
Arts & Culture
Quito has one of the largest, least-altered and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Palacio de Gobierno
Quito has one of the largest, least-altered and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
El Ejido divides the old part of the city from the modern one. This park is known for handicrafts available for sale every Saturday and Sunday.
75 locals recommend
El Ejido Park
El Ejido divides the old part of the city from the modern one. This park is known for handicrafts available for sale every Saturday and Sunday.
One of the best museums in Latin America. A 'humanist' chapel by a strongly politically and socially engaged artist
150 locals recommend
La Capilla Del Hombre
Lorenzo ChávezOne of the best museums in Latin America. A 'humanist' chapel by a strongly politically and socially engaged artist
Shopping
El Jardín (shopping mall) are nearly identical to their North American counterparts and sell international brands. This mall is open every day (from about 10:00 to 20:30).
Comercial
ComercialEl Jardín (shopping mall) are nearly identical to their North American counterparts and sell international brands. This mall is open every day (from about 10:00 to 20:30).
Essentials
Central University of Ecuador http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_University_of_Ecuador
Colegió Menor Universidad Central
Central University of Ecuador http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_University_of_Ecuador
Santa Clara de San Millan
Traditional markets and supermarkets
Sightseeing
The Teleferico is built over an area of 160 hectares in the skirts of the Pichincha and the summit of Cruz Loma
149 locals recommend
Teleférico de Quito
The Teleferico is built over an area of 160 hectares in the skirts of the Pichincha and the summit of Cruz Loma
El Panecillo is a hill located in the middle west of the city at an altitude of about 3,016 metres (9,895 ft) above sea level. A monument to the Virgin Mary is located on top of El Panecillo.
199 locals recommend
El Panecillo
El Panecillo is a hill located in the middle west of the city at an altitude of about 3,016 metres (9,895 ft) above sea level. A monument to the Virgin Mary is located on top of El Panecillo.
This monumental basilica is the most important neo-Gothic architecture in Ecuador and one of the most representative of the American continent.
134 locals recommend
Basilica of the National Vote
11-263 y CarchiThis monumental basilica is the most important neo-Gothic architecture in Ecuador and one of the most representative of the American continent.