Attractions in Quito, Ecuador (260)
Teleferico Quito
8 Recommendations: 8 Favorable,
Another classic spot for killer views of Quito is the Teleferico. Take a 10min ride up in the 6 person carriage from 2,950 meters up to 4,050 meters of altitude. It costs around $8/person. At the top you can take it easy by just strolling around enjoying the views from the watch station, grab a bite at one of the cafes or check out the gift shops (but keep in mind like most tourist hot spots things are a little overpriced there), or if you're in shape and somewhat acclimatised to Quito's altitude try taking a little hike up the hill for more views and a closer look at the mountains, you can even take a horseback tour and make a day of it. It's worth it to feel on top of the world for a day!
Reviewed by Libby Hurr
Updated 847 days ago
El Panecillo, Quito
6 Recommendations: 6 Favorable,
Nice place and nice view, 360º of Quito and if the clouds allow you can see Pichinchas, Cayambe, Antisana, Atacazo volcanoes that are in the horizon. The Panecillo hill was an important pre-Inca religous site, from here the Quitu Caras had different rites in honor of the sun or to the moon, and also diffent human sacrifies in honor of them, also, there was an important gold ware house because thet didn't thought like the white people, they thought that the gold was a gift of the sun, so there were million of gold pieces here, that were stolen when the Spaniers were in Ecuador. Now days, we have one big alluminium statue that was builted in 1978 by the oblats religeous order, this Virgin called "Virgen de Quito" or "Virgen de la Apolipsis" is very well appreciated by different tourist and in the site if you wanna, you can do some shopping of Ecuadorian handicrafts too
Reviewed by David Schreckinger
Updated 754 days ago
Coffee Tree
5 Recommendations: 5 Favorable,
The Plaza Foch is a place where the tourist people feels really nice because around you can find pubs, restaurants, bars you can enjoy a night life every day you can fin something to do in this place doesn't matter if is monday or sunday the people doesnt sleep in this place.
Reviewed by Paulina
Updated 725 days ago
Museo de la Ciudad
5 Recommendations: 5 Favorable,
This museum show the history of Quito, since colonial period; is very insteresting for know about the cultura of Ecuador. More information in http://www.museociudadquito.gov.ec/index.html
Reviewed by Patricio Mera
Updated 793 days ago
Iglesia de la Compañia de Jesús
5 Recommendations: 5 Favorable,
This is the most ornate church in Quito is considered to be the best example of Latin American Baroque religious architecture. The church belongs to the jesuit order and is capped by green and gold domes. The exterior displays an outstanding work of masonry, while the interior walls and altar are completely covered in gold leafs. The interior contains the tomb of Saint Mariana de Jesus, patron saint of Quito. The church is usually used to welcome illustrious guests to the city and other special events.
Reviewed by Jose Atiaga
Updated 830 days ago
Basilica del Voto Nacional
5 Recommendations: 4 Favorable, 1 Critical
This building is not historical. Why would anybody bring Gothic architecture to Quito in the late 19th century is questionable. It is not even consistent with its own 'style'. Furthermore, it does not pay any respect to the identity forged in the colonial churches. Unfortunately, it attracts more visitors than many of the authentic historical buildings. Maybe the highlight is the view you get from the top of the towers, if you have the nerve to climb up. To Rafael Espinoza, check your sources! Just a few presidents are buried here (Flores and Garcia Moreno in the cathedral; Rocafuerte, Estrada, Roldos, Febres Cordero in Guayaquil; Cordova, Ayora, Velasco in San Diego cemetery; Alfaro in Montecristi, and so on...)! And the church is not a display of baroque art at all! It is not historical, and not authentic! If you want to see authentic baroque architecture in Quito fo to La Compania.
Reviewed by Jose Atiaga
Updated 830 days ago
Teatro Sucre
4 Recommendations: 4 Favorable,
Another important plaza in colonial Quito. At the junction of Guayaquil and Manabi streets is the Plaza del Teatro, with its own Trolley stop. The plaza was restored in the late 1990s and contains benches to the side accross from the Theater. On one of the benches there is a sitting statue of Don Evaristo, a famous comedian and actor from the early to mid 20th century. There are two theaters at the plaza, both with regular scheduled programming, ranging from music concerts, theater, perfomances, to opera. The highlight is the Sucre Theater from the late 19th century, built in neoclassic style, and restored in the late 1990s.
Reviewed by Jose Atiaga
Updated 830 days ago
Mindo
4 Recommendations: 4 Favorable,
Great Eco and Bird Lodge, surrounded by 100ha of Cloudforest. Ideal for birding, hiking and relaxing. Excursions in the Valley of Mindo available
Reviewed by renato gregorini
Updated 826 days ago
Plaza Grande
4 Recommendations: 4 Favorable,
The Plaza Grande is a must-see in Quito. Most tourists in fact start their visit to the Historical District here. Surrounded by the religious and political powers, both central and local, the plaza is not the foundational site of Quito, by quite close. The building to the West with the national flag atop is the 17th century Presidential Palace (renovated in the 19th and 20th centuries), open to the public early in the mornings. Mondays at 11am, the change of guard is a patriotic event worth witnessing. The 17th century Cathedral stands on the east side, while the 1930s Archbishop's Palace stands across from it. To the east, the 1960s Municipal Building complets the scene. The plaza is the only one in the area that maintains its neoclassical layout, with ornamental fountains and vegetation. On its center there is a statue to Liberty, erected in 1912 to honor the patriots of August 10th, 1809. On its base, a wounded lion roars in retreat from a condor that holds a broken chain in its peak. This sculpture is based on a verse in the Ecuadorian's National Anthem, where the defeated Spanish army are referred to as lions, while the victorious condor is the national bird, and stands for the Ecuadorian troops.
Reviewed by Jose Atiaga
Updated 830 days ago
La Boca del Lobo
4 Recommendations: 4 Favorable,
The decaration is pretty , you can see some art there , the services is really good and the food is amazing , a nice place for go with friends to get dinner , talk and for some drinks . :)
Reviewed by Gaby
Updated 835 days ago
