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Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum.
La Mariscal Craft Market
From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts.
Foch Square
Join Quito’s pulsating nightlife, attend free concerts and shop at an artisanal craft fair at this square in the heart of Quito’s Mariscal district.
Independence Square
Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings.
Basilica of the National Vow
Visit this magnificent neo-Gothic landmark to admire its fine architecture and Ecuador-themed gargoyles, and the panoramic views from its immense towers.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Discover one of the oldest churches in South America, featuring an intriguing mix of architectural styles, magnificent Catholic artworks and a fascinating history.
Things to do
Quilotoa Lagoon: Full-Day Tour from Quito
From Quito: Otavalo Indian Market and Rose Farm Shared Tour
Chimborazo Tour From Quito includes Lunch
- Quicentro Sur Mall
- Monument to the Equator
- Quicentro Shopping
- Atahualpa Olympic Stadium
- General Rumiñahui Coliseum
- Parque La Carolina
- La Mariscal Craft Market
- Independence Square
- Foch Square
- Termas de Papallacta
- Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
- Basilica of the National Vow
- Parque Bicentenario
- San Francisco Church
- TelefériQo
- El Panecillo
- Cayambe Central Park
- Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
- Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado
- University of San Francisco Quito Campus
- Central University of Ecuador
- Paseo San Francisco
- Embassy of the United States
- Metropolitan Hospital
- Naciones Unidas Boulevard
- Calle La Ronda
- Pontificia Catholic University of Educador
- Iñaquito Shopping Center
- House of Ecuadorian Culture
- National Assembly of Ecuador
- Santo Domingo Church
- Government Platform for Social Development