Tourist attractions in Quito Ecuador

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, surrounded by large volcanoes, made up of streets and colonial houses, is a city where people try to preserve their colorful traditions. The natural splendor of the city, combined with its attractive squares, parks and monuments as well as its people, make it a unique and unforgettable place.

Located in the Andean mountains at the foot of the Pichincha volcano, the city of Quito has a spring climate throughout the year, so you can enjoy beautiful days and cool nights.

The wonderfully preserved churches and convents and their large buildings provide a contrast between contemporary architecture and modern Quito, declared by UNESCO as "Cultural Heritage of Humanity".

Quito welcomes thousands of national and foreign visitors each year, it is a vibrant city that combines colonial and contemporary styles, and has various tourist attractions that are worth visiting.

Tourist attractions

• San Francisco Church It is a Catholic building located in the historic center of the city, it was the first temple of the Franciscans in the Royal Audience of Quito.
• Church of La Compañia de Jesus It is the most representative and important baroque temple in Colonial America, created with the purpose of preserving, maintaining and spreading the artistic and cultural wealth of Quito.
• Catedral Metropolitana de QuitoIt is the highest-ranking Catholic temple in Quito, occupying the entire southern flank of the Plaza de la Independencia. Its construction has 4 styles: neo-Gothic, coffered ceiling; neoclassical and baroque.
• Basilica of the National VowIt constitutes the most important neo-Gothic building in America. Due to its structure and style, it is compared to two of the great cathedrals around the world.
• Church of Santo DomingoLocated in one of the most important points of the Historic Center of Quito, the Church of Santo Domingo is in charge of the Dominican religious order.
• Nuestra Señora de Guápulo ChurchIt is an architectural jewel from the 16th century, inside it rests the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a work made by the Spanish sculptor Diego de Robles.
• Carondelet PalaceIt is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Ecuador. Built between the 17th and 19th centuries, it is one of the most symbolic and important buildings in Quito.
• Chapel of ManIt is an art museum, built in homage to the painter Oswaldo Guayasamín. Here we will find murals that speak and proclaim the cultural, social and political values of America.
• El PanecilloLocated at 3,000 meters above sea level, it has become one of the most important tourist destinations in Quito, from where it provides us with a unique view of the city.
• Teatro Nacional SucreIt is one of the oldest theaters in South America, located in the Historic Center of Quito. It is an emblematic building with 134 years of cultural life.
• Casa de la Cultura EcuatorianaThe Ethnographic Museum of the Ecuadorian House of Culture presents the traditional diversity of the peoples of Ecuador, from the point of view of multiculturalism.
• Casa de Sucre MuseumLocated in the heart of the Historic Center of Quito, its interior contains the personal objects and war memories of the Marshal of Ayacucho.
• Alberto Mena Caamano MuseumInaugurated on November 3, 1959, the scene of August 2, 1810 is contextualized in its historical moment, to become the Republic of Ecuador.
• Carmen Alto MuseumAlso known as Casa de Mariana de Jesús, it promotes reflection on the historical, cultural and artistic heritage of Quito, guarded for more than 360 years by the Discalced Carmelite order.
• Casa del Alabado MuseumThe Casa del Alabado Pre-Columbian Art Museum gathers the cultural and artistic legacy of ancient Ecuador, inside it preserves an archaeological heritage of approximately 5,000 pieces.
• Intiñan MuseumIt is a didactic and interactive center of solar culture, where you can learn about the history of the ancestral peoples of Ecuador.
• Middle of the WorldThe Middle of the World City is located northwest of Quito. Here is the pyramidal monument, dedicated to the equator that marks the 0º latitude on the planet.
• TelefericoIt is one of the highest Teleferico in South America, rising from 2950 meters to 4050 meters of altitude, from where you can see the city of Quito and imposing hills and snow-capped mountains.
• Quito ZooThe Quito Zoo works with Ecuador's fauna biodiversity with an emphasis on species that are in danger of extinction.
• La Carolina ParkIt is one of the most important green areas in the city of Quito, made up of basketball, soccer, volleyball and tennis courts. It is the park most visited by Quiteños.
• Itchimbia ParkAlso known as "La Botica de Quito", due to its location it is one of the great viewpoints of the city, with a spectacular view of the Historic Center.
• Quito Botanical GardenIt is one of the main attractions of the city of Quito, inside it houses more than 1,300 species of plants endemic to Ecuador.
• Cotopaxi VolcanoCotopaxi is the most active volcano in Ecuador and one of the most famous peaks in South America. It offers a spectacular view and its landscape allows knowing the vegetation on its slopes.
• OtavaloIt is one of the favorite destinations for national and foreign tourists. It has a landscape charm, cultural richness, history and commercial development.
• Quilotoa LagoonQuilotoa is a lagoon of volcanic origin, it is part of the Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve. It is one of the main attractions for taking pictures, and enjoying a beautiful landscape.
• MindoLocated 80 kilometers northwest of Quito, Mindo is a hidden paradise to enjoy ecological tourism, its set of waterfalls make this place a tourist sector.
• Cayambe VolcanoThe Cayambe volcano is also known as the Colossus of Pichincha, it is the only snow-capped volcano in the world that is crossed by the Equator.