Truly moving space. Obviously not simply meant to house as many works as possible; the select collection is the best of Guayasamín's most powerful work, which is presented by a stunning building.
Watch hummingbirds and a stunning view of Quito at 4100 mts above sea level. Viva TeleferiQo!
Try to avoid weekends and come to opening time: 9:00. Would stay alone on the top until 10:00. Must see!
Newly reopened with thematic exhibits, the curators are creating a new, inclusive national narrative with historical context. Great mix of theory, history, art and artifact. Definitely worth a visit.
"Sample authentic/traditional cooking, every evening food stalls sell grilled cow tripe (intestine), chicken stew, empanadas, and morocho, a kind of spiced corn porridge). You can taste bf u buy!"
Even though it’s 800 feet away from the actual line of Equator... its exhilarating to stand on either side on that imaginary line dividing the North & South 😄
Begin your tour of the Old Town here, flanked by City Hall and Quito’s Metropolitan Cathedral. Full of snack peddlers, musicians, gossiping octogenarians and kids offering shoe-cleaning services. Read more.
Lovely outdoor (or indoor) setting in the warm sun. Family owned. Good menu, including a number of Ecuadorian dishes. Very high quality food and cleanliness.
While they don't have many English guides, it's worth it to wait for one and get a tour. There's so much history and stories. If an English guide is giving a tour, feel free to ask to join.
"Fun park, nice people selling food, playing sports, working out and just enjoying the weather. Also on Sundays local vendors come out to sell hand crafted goods"
"It's an amazing space with astonishing views on contemporary art practices in ecuador."
Variety of restaurants and bars that serve traditional dishes, great ambiance, live music and artisan shops. Worth visiting at dinner time.
Stunning. Initial construction started in 1534 with it fully completed in 1680.
Regular haunt for street performers. Locals come to watch pouting clowns and amateur magicians. Beautiful in the evening, when the domes of the nearby church are floodlit.
The tower is worth to climb for a great view of Quito. The stairs are a bit scary but very safe.
"Nice little museum. 2-3 dozen displays with live snakes, turtles, iguanas, salamanders that live in Ecuador. Some are quite impressive. Ticket is $4. Plan to spend about half an hour here."
Great, free, English tours of the house and museum once you pay the entrance fee.
"One of Quito's oldest cafes, good spot to try traditional snacks like empanadas made with plantain dough, quimbolitos (sweet cake-like corn dumplings) and tamales. Also popular for ice cream."
"Great little cafe to take a breather in while exploring the old city. We enjoyed sipping our coffee, trying out the yummy desserts and flipping through various books (Spanish & English available)."
"Likely the best coffee shop in old town Quito. It’s located on the Plaza Grande and has great coffee. We also had the yogurt and granola for breakfast and this was good as well!"
"Kitschy religious icons and old-fashioned radios decorate this old-school classic serving Ecuadorian fare to workday crowds. ALso, old fashioned ice cream handmade in big copper bowls."
"Homely, welcoming atmosphere. The food is equally comforting: well-seasoned pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and salads. There might be a wait."
Jurgen has a great place for breakfast in Quito. The food is excellent (the croissants are to die for) and the service is nice. The place can get crowded, so either go early, or late in the morning.
By far one of the best places in the city, perfect to grab a coffee and chill. 😌 Don't miss the sweet figs cheesecake 👌🏼😉
This a great alternative to the Otavalo market which is about 2 hours away. We got all the souvenirs we needed and there was a great selection. A few vendors take credit cards, but cash is best.
Tasty! We stopped just to try the chocolate, didn't do the tour, but the hot chocolate was the tastiest, best I've had. Such a nice place.
Delicious vegetarian meals with all the dishes using or derived from quinoa. We both had the vegetarian burgers with cacao bbq sauce and they are honestly one of the best veg burgers we’ve ever had!
Muy buenas cervezas y variedades de ellas, la comida muy rica!, les recomiendo la HOP IPA
Scenic cobblestone alleyway that dates back to the 1600's, lined with bars and cafes. Great place to sit on a second-floor balcony and drink a canelazo.
