Centro Histórico

Quito

Quito featuring interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
El Panecillo showing a city
Independence Square which includes a monument, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza
Independence Square showing a city
El Panecillo showing a statue or sculpture and night scenes

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Quito Cathedral which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

Discover one of the oldest churches in South America, featuring an intriguing mix of architectural styles, magnificent Catholic artworks and a fascinating history.

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Independence Square which includes street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Independence Square

Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings.

Independence Square
San Francisco Church which includes a church or cathedral and street scenes

St. Francis Catholic Church

This church and monastery complex is as old as the city itself and features stunning 16th-century architecture, a converted catacomb and 3,500 artworks.

St. Francis Catholic Church
El Panecillo showing a statue or sculpture and night scenes

El Panecillo

Admire an iconic statue and see panoramic views of Quito and its surrounding volcanoes from this green hilltop in the heart of the city’s Old Town.

El Panecillo
Church of the Society of Jesus featuring a church or cathedral and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Church of the Society of Jesus

Bask in the golden glow of this breathtaking Baroque temple with volcanic stone façade and interiors adorned with sumptuous gold leaf.

Church of the Society of Jesus
Calle La Ronda showing street scenes and night scenes as well as a large group of people

Calle La Ronda

Visit artisan shops, bohemian cafés and centuries-old houses as you wander this quaint cobblestone street on the edge of Quito’s historic center.

Calle La Ronda

Other neighborhoods around Centro Histórico

Independence Square which includes street scenes and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

The Street of the Seven Crosses

Shopping, churches, and restaurants are some highlights of The Street of the Seven Crosses. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.

The Street of the Seven Crosses
La Merced Church showing a square or plaza and a church or cathedral

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 Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.

Quito Historic Center
Quito @ night

La Tola

While visiting La Tola, you might make a stop by sights like Nayon Xtreme Valley and Quijos River.

La Tola
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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
Quito Cable Car showing street scenes

Miraflores

If you're spending some time in Miraflores, TelefériQo Base Station and Liga Deportiva Universitaria Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Miraflores
Foch Square which includes dining out, modern architecture and cafe scenes

La Mariscal

4/5(176 area reviews)

La Mariscal is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Foch Square and La Mariscal Craft Market while you're in town.

La Mariscal

Centro Histórico