Guidebook for Quito
Sightseeing
El Panecillo is a hill located in the middle west of the city at an altitude of about 3,016 metres (9,895 ft) above sea level. A monument to the Virgin Mary is located on top of El Panecillo.
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El Panecillo
El Panecillo is a hill located in the middle west of the city at an altitude of about 3,016 metres (9,895 ft) above sea level. A monument to the Virgin Mary is located on top of El Panecillo.
The Teleferico is built over an area of 160 hectares in the skirts of the Pichincha and the summit of Cruz Loma
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Teleférico de Quito
The Teleferico is built over an area of 160 hectares in the skirts of the Pichincha and the summit of Cruz Loma
This monumental basilica is the most important neo-Gothic architecture in Ecuador and one of the most representative of the American continent.
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I-Basilica yezokubhalisa yaseNingizimu Afrika
11-263 y CarchiThis monumental basilica is the most important neo-Gothic architecture in Ecuador and one of the most representative of the American continent.
Arts & Culture
El Ejido divides the old part of the city from the modern one. This park is known for handicrafts available for sale every Saturday and Sunday.
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Iparke El Ejido
El Ejido divides the old part of the city from the modern one. This park is known for handicrafts available for sale every Saturday and Sunday.
One of the best museums in Latin America. A 'humanist' chapel by a strongly politically and socially engaged artist
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La Capilla Del Hombre
Lorenzo ChávezOne of the best museums in Latin America. A 'humanist' chapel by a strongly politically and socially engaged artist
Quito has one of the largest, least-altered and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
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Centro Histórico
Quito has one of the largest, least-altered and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
La Ronda in Quito is a beautiful street in the Historic Center of the city. It is said to be one of the oldest streets in Quito and has been nicely restored.
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La Ronda
N24-96 Av. Río AmazonasLa Ronda in Quito is a beautiful street in the Historic Center of the city. It is said to be one of the oldest streets in Quito and has been nicely restored.
Everything Else
The biggest Park in the middle of the city. A lot of attractions inside, such as the Vivarium, lakes, expositions, botanical garden.
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La Carolina
The biggest Park in the middle of the city. A lot of attractions inside, such as the Vivarium, lakes, expositions, botanical garden.
Shopping
El Jardín (shopping mall) are nearly identical to their North American counterparts and sell international brands. This mall is open every day (from about 10:00 to 20:30).
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Musicalisimo Mall el Jardín
El Jardín (shopping mall) are nearly identical to their North American counterparts and sell international brands. This mall is open every day (from about 10:00 to 20:30).
Essentials
Mercado Santa Clara
Antonio de UlloaTraditional markets and supermarkets
Central University of Ecuador http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_University_of_Ecuador
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Universidad Central del Ecuador
Avenida UniversitariaCentral University of Ecuador http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_University_of_Ecuador