THE BEST Sights and Attractions in Quito
From iconic landmarks to hidden gems — explore the best sights and attractions in Quito with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Quito
- Plaza de la Independencia — The central square of Quito's UNESCO-listed old town, surrounded by the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace.
- Church of La Compañía — The Church and Convent of San Ignacio de Loyola de la Compañía de Jesús de Quito, also known in the Ecuadorian people simply as La Compañía, is a Catholic clerical complex located on the corner formed by calles García Moreno and Sucre, in the Historic Center of the city of Quito,
- TelefériQo — The TelefériQo, or TelefériQo Cruz Loma, is a gondola lift in Quito, Ecuador, running from the edge of the city centre up the east side of Pichincha Volcano to the lookout at Cruz Loma. It is one of the highest aerial lifts in the world, rising from 3,117 m (10,226 ft) to 3,945 m
- Basilica del Voto Nacional — The Basilica of the National Vow is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. It reaches up to 83m in height.
- Plaza Grande Quito — A central square in Quito, surrounded by historic buildings, cafes, and street life, serving as a gathering point for locals and visitors.
- San Francisco Church Quito — The Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, commonly known as el San Francisco, is a Catholic basilica that stands in the middle of the historic center of Quito, in front of the square of the same name. It is the oldest and most significant religious site in Ecuador. The structure
- Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana — is a cultural organization founded by Benjamín Carrión on August 9, 1944, during the presidency of Dr Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra. It was created to stimulate, to direct and to coordinate the development of an authentic national culture. Headquartered
- Mitad del Mundo — The Ciudad Mitad del Mundo is a tract of land owned by the prefecture of the province of Pichincha, Ecuador. It is located at San Antonio parish of the canton of Quito, 26 kilometers (16 mi) north of the center of Quito. The grounds contain the Monument to the Equator, which high
- Guápulo Church — The Church of Guápulo (Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guápulo) in Quito is a 16th-century church in the Guápulo neighborhood, a pilgrimage site with a Baroque interior, a painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe, and views over the valley.