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What to do in Sierra

Free Things to Do in Sierra

A break in Sierra need not break the bank. You can leave your wallet behind if you go to:

Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve - If you enjoy hanging out in the garden, this place will satisfy your green thumb.

Things to Do in Sierra with Kids

There's fun for the whole family wherever you go in Sierra. Here are some family friendly experiences you can do together that promise to make your break a blast:


 

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Quito Historic Center

4.5/5(216 area reviews)

Churches, museums, and shopping are just a few things travelers 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 showing a park and a pond

La Carolina

5/5(7 area reviews)

Discover local flora and fauna at the botanical gardens and reptile house, join a game of Ecuadorian soccer and enjoy the sights at this central urban park.

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

Downtown Cuenca

Travelers come to Downtown Cuenca for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Convent of the Assumption and Río Tomebamba & Calle Larga while you're in town.

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

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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 Plaza Rotary Market and jump on the metro at Gaspar Sangurima Tram Station to see more of the city.

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San Juan

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno.

San Juan

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Sierra on a sunny day?
What is Sierra famous for?
Make it a priority to visit Monument to the Equator and El Panecillo if you're into renowned attractions.
What should I not miss in Sierra?
If you want to discover the best of this place, pencil these attractions into your itinerary:

  • Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
  • Independence Square
  • Atahualpa Olympic Stadium
  • Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado

Are there cheap things to do in Sierra?
What can you do in Sierra for free?
Your vacation in Sierra needn't blow the budget with free things like these on offer:

  • Monument to the Equator
  • Independence Square
  • Foch Square
  • Mindo Cloud Forest

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