What to do in Sierra

Activities, attractions and tours

Basilica of the National Vow showing a city
Basilica of the National Vow which includes religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral
La Carolina which includes a park, wild flowers and flowers
Basilica of the National Vow which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects
Basilica of the National Vow featuring a city

Places to Visit in Sierra

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La Merced Church which includes a church or cathedral and a square or plaza

Quito Historic Center

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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 pond and a garden

La Carolina

Take a long, relaxing walk down tree-lined pathways of this public parkland, where you’ll find paddleboating tours, Ecuadorian soccer games and a botanic garden.

La Carolina
The old cathedral taken from the shopping mall beside it

Downtown Cuenca

Downtown Cuenca is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and San Sebastian Plaza while in the area.

Downtown Cuenca
It's hard to tell from its quaint city center how enormous Quito is.  On the steps of Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, you can see the colorful buildings that cover the hills surrounding the city and get an idea for how large this city is.  #lifeatexpedia

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
Panoramic view of the historical center of city Cuenca at the valley with its many churches. Ecuador

Cuenca Historic Center

While you're in Cuenca Historic Center, take in top sights like Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.

Cuenca Historic Center
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Batán Grande

While you're in Batán Grande, take in top sights like Botanical Garden of Quito and jump on the metro at Carolina Station to see more of the city.

Batán Grande

 

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