What to do in Quito

Activities, attractions and tours

Quito which includes a city and landscape views
Calle La Ronda showing street scenes and night scenes as well as a large group of people
La Merced Church featuring a fountain, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture
Foch Square showing street scenes as well as a small group of people
Basilica of the National Vow showing a city

Places to Visit in Quito

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La Merced Church showing a square or plaza and a church or cathedral

Quito Historic Center

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Carondelet Palace and Independence Square are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.

Quito Historic Center
La Carolina featuring a park and a pond

La Carolina

Travellers choose La Carolina for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Carolina Station or Iñaquito Station and check out top sights like El Jardin Mall.

La Carolina
Quito which includes a church or cathedral, heritage elements and interior views

Centro Histórico

While you're in Centro Histórico, take in top sights like Calle La Ronda and jump on the metro at San Francisco Station to see more of the city.

Centro Histórico
Foch Square showing dining out, street scenes and modern architecture

La Mariscal

4/5(1 area review)

La Mariscal is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Foch Square and La Mariscal Craft Market while in the area.

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La Floresta

La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abya Yala Museum and Trude Sojka Cultural House.

La Floresta
Guapulo featuring a castle

Itchimbia

While you're in Itchimbia, take in top sights like General Rumiñahui Coliseum or House of Ecuadorian Culture, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at El Ejido Station or La Alameda Station.

Itchimbia

 

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