Guidebook for Quito
Food Scene
Sher E Punjab
esq La PintaGreat food, nice place, good prices. Vegetarian options
Vegetarian Friendly restaurant, recommended by tripadvisor. I have tried their food is delicious.
13 locals recommend
El Maple
E4-60 Joaquín PintoVegetarian Friendly restaurant, recommended by tripadvisor. I have tried their food is delicious.
La Baguetteria
Avenida Río AmazonasAlthough it is not literally a street market you will like it. I is an open market where you will find interesting food to eat and fresh fruit juices. You can also do grocery shopping.
32 locals recommend
Mercado Iñaquito
IñaquitoAlthough it is not literally a street market you will like it. I is an open market where you will find interesting food to eat and fresh fruit juices. You can also do grocery shopping.
Public Market, you will find everything you need to prepare traditional food.
41 locals recommend
Mercado Santa Clara
Antonio de UlloaPublic Market, you will find everything you need to prepare traditional food.
Drinks & Nightlife
plaza foch
Iconic site, nightlife, drinks, bars, restaurants
Sightseeing
Great experience, stunning view of Quito. Once you arrive to the top you can stay as long as you want, hiking is a recommended activity. You can visit a little store and coffee shop.
149 locals recommend
Teleférico de Quito
Great experience, stunning view of Quito. Once you arrive to the top you can stay as long as you want, hiking is a recommended activity. You can visit a little store and coffee shop.
The house of the President of Ecuador is located here, you will find coffee shops, restaurants, life music, shops and meet people in their daily life activities.
28 locals recommend
Plaza Chica station
The house of the President of Ecuador is located here, you will find coffee shops, restaurants, life music, shops and meet people in their daily life activities.
It is an iconic site on a hill where you can appreciate the city of Quito. Bus runs very close by, you can also get there by taxi at a convenient fare
199 locals recommend
El Panecillo
It is an iconic site on a hill where you can appreciate the city of Quito. Bus runs very close by, you can also get there by taxi at a convenient fare
You will see the monument to the middle of the world. Bus stop on the same block, it will take you 45 min to 1 hour to get there for $0.45 USD/trip
213 locals recommend
Middle of the World
SN Av. Manuel Córdova GalarzaYou will see the monument to the middle of the world. Bus stop on the same block, it will take you 45 min to 1 hour to get there for $0.45 USD/trip
Plaza San Blas, see a cultural site in Quito and eat some of its traditional food.
11 locals recommend
San Blas
Plaza San Blas, see a cultural site in Quito and eat some of its traditional food.
Pintulac Basílica
It is an emblematic building
Quito City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off. departs from Parque la Carolina from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Night tour from 7:00pm. (3 hour tour)
City Tour Quito
Avenida Naciones UnidasQuito City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off. departs from Parque la Carolina from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Night tour from 7:00pm. (3 hour tour)
Entertainment & Activities
A very interesting place to visit to learn more about archeology, anthropology and their influence on the first ecuadorians.
14 locals recommend
Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila
Oe12-174 Calle Eduardo KingmanA very interesting place to visit to learn more about archeology, anthropology and their influence on the first ecuadorians.
Si vienes visitas Quito para atender a un concierto, este es el mejor lugar para hospedarse. Ideal location to stay if you are attending a concert at this venue
6 locals recommend
Coliseo Rumiñahui
Avenida Ladrón de GuevaraSi vienes visitas Quito para atender a un concierto, este es el mejor lugar para hospedarse. Ideal location to stay if you are attending a concert at this venue
Parks & Nature
Quilotoa Lake
Awesome views, nice place, worth going. Hiking and other sports
excellent place to visit, the view is great, if you get there early can hike down hill to the valley. Check pictures online you will love it
7 locals recommend
Pululahua
Pululahuaexcellent place to visit, the view is great, if you get there early can hike down hill to the valley. Check pictures online you will love it
La Carolina
A nice park in the middle of the city
Parque El Arbolito
10 EucaliptoA small and nice park
Good on weekend and everyday craft market. 5 mins away from the apartment, you can also go on a regular week day for a walk see real quiteños (people from Quito).
75 locals recommend
Parque El Ejido
Good on weekend and everyday craft market. 5 mins away from the apartment, you can also go on a regular week day for a walk see real quiteños (people from Quito).
Arts & Culture
Museum of the City
García MorenoFree entrance
Ideal location if you are attending a class or visiting the university 5 min away, walking distance
7 locals recommend
Universidad Central del Ecuador
Avenida UniversitariaIdeal location if you are attending a class or visiting the university 5 min away, walking distance
It is also a theatre at night. The museum open during the day
133 locals recommend
House of Ecuadorian Culture - Benjamín Carrión
345 Av. 6 de DiciembreIt is also a theatre at night. The museum open during the day
Cristóbal Colón Spanish School - Start tomorrow !
140255 VersallesSpanish classes, recommended by guest
Shopping
Craft market, ideal for buying souvenirs. Walk around you will find Santa Clara's market which is a traditional food market
6 locals recommend
QUITUS CRAFT MARKET
San GregorioCraft market, ideal for buying souvenirs. Walk around you will find Santa Clara's market which is a traditional food market