Metropolitan District of Quito

Pichincha
Quito

Popular cities in Metropolitan District of Quito

Quito featuring landscape views and a city
Quito
Known for Tours, Cathedrals and Museums
Bordered by volcanoes and the Andes mountains, Ecuador’s capital city has treasures of heritage architecture, colonial history and natural wonders.

Reasons to visit

  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
  • Independence Square
  • San Francisco Church
In addition to the Giant Antpitta, we also got to see a Yellow-breasted Antpitta looking for an easy breakfast. This guy was much smaller, and I can't imagine trying to find one out in the forest.

At Refugio Paz del las Aves, Angel Paz and his family have successfully converted their 70 hectare forest into a world-renowned bird sanctuary. A must visit on any trip to Ecuador.
Nanegalito
Known for Natural parks
Nanegalito awaits: its parks and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
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Lloa
Check out the local area in Lloa—home to attractions like Mindo Cloud Forest and Volcano Pichincha.

Reasons to visit

  • Volcano Pichincha
Gualea
Gualea
Venture to sights like Mindo Cloud Forest and Tulipe Archaeological Site-Museum as you discover Gualea.
San Jose de Minas
San Jose de Minas
Check out the local area in San Jose de Minas—home to attractions like Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve and Parque Metropolitano.