La Carolina Park
La Carolina Park, Quito
La Carolina Park

Andean Highlands (Sierra Region) > Pichincha province > Quito

Parque La Carolina is the largest park in Quito, Ecuador. Known as “La Carolina.” It is located in the center of Quito central business district. La Carolina park is a great place to practice sports like basketball, and football (soccer). There is also a children’s playground, a family picnic area, and some running tracks. In the southern ... Read more

VulQano park
Vulqano - Amusement park, Quito
VulQano park

Andean Highlands (Sierra Region) > Pichincha province > Quito

Vulqano park, Parque Vulqano in Spanish, is an amusement park in Quito, Ecuador. This one is located at the foot of El TelefériQo in Quito. Vulqano park has rides and carnival style games of chance. The word “Vulqano” is a blend of English and Spanish words. In Spanish Volcano means “volcán”. The letter “Q” is the initial letter ... Read more

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15 Best things to do in Quito, Ecuador

Don't know where to go or what to do in Quito, Ecuador? Welcome to your guide to Quito attractions, outdoor adventures, history, road trips, and more. Here we show you some of the main attractions you must-visit in Quito. A good place to start your trip to Ecuador is in the heart of the country, the nation's capital. Quito is a huge and vibrant city, where ancient meets modern.

Whether you're on a budget or splurging, you'll want to take advantage of great things to do in Quito including famous attractions, hidden gems, and crazy experiences some of them are free or cheap! You don't have to break the bank to have a great time in Quito, Ecuador.

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Tourist Attractions Map of (Quito) Pichincha, Ecuador

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Basilica del Voto Nacional, Quito. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

Basílica del Voto Nacional
City: Quito
Basilica del Voto Nacional is a Roman Catholic church located in the neighborhood of San Juan, between Carchi and Venezuela streets. This is in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. Voto Nacional means "National Vow". This Basilica is considered to be the best example of Neogothic Ecuadorian architecture. This massive Gothic church is 377 ft. (140 ...
Carondelet Palace, Quito. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

Carondelet Palace
City: Quito
Carondelet Palace is the traditional residence and workplace of President of Ecuador. Known as "Palacio de Carondelet" in Spanish. Located in the historic center of Quito — UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site — Presidential Palace is a colonial mansion. The interiors combine authentic architectural details. Besides a central courtyard, a large fountain, and beautiful flowers.  It is ...
El Ejido Park, Quito. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

El Ejido Park
City: Quito
Parque El Ejido is a park located along Avenue Patria in the Old Centre part of Quito, Ecuador. The park could be considered as the division line between the old and the modern Quito. El Ejido park has a volleyball court, slides and jungle gyms for children. On weekends, El Ejido park hosts exhibition where various ...
El Panecillo Hill, Quito. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

El Panecillo
City: Quito
El Panecillo is a steep hill located between southern and central Quito, Ecuador. This is an excellent point of observation, where you can see panoramic views of Quito. At the top of Panecillo hill, you will also find the monument to "La Virgen del Panecillo", this monument is a majestic sculpture. "Panecillo" is a Spanish ...
Historic Center, Quito. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

Historic Center of Quito
City: Quito
Quito's Historic center was the first Ecuadorian city named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historic Center of Quito has more than 300 blocks of colonial houses — 200 or 400 years of history. — Quito Historic center is known by locals as "Centro Histórico" which was built on over what was the capital of the Inca ...
Intinan Solar Museum, Quito. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

Intiñan Solar Museum
City: Quito
Intiñan Solar Museum located right next to the Middle of the World monument - walking distance apart. Located in the outskirts of Quito, Ecuador. This museum features interactive exhibits and outdoor activities. In fact, it is a great place to learn more about the history of Ecuador and its indigenous people. Besides knowing how the ...
La Carolina Park, Quito. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

La Carolina Park
City: Quito
Parque La Carolina is the largest park in Quito, Ecuador. Known as "La Carolina." It is located in the center of Quito central business district. La Carolina park is a great place to practice sports like basketball, and football (soccer). There is also a children's playground, a family picnic area, and some running tracks. In the southern ...
Middle of the World, Quito. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

Middle of the World - Mitad del Mundo
City: Quito
Mitad del Mundo, "Middle of the world" in English, is a monument located in the parish of San Antonio in the city of Quito, Ecuador. This is approximately 16 mi. (26 km.) north of downtown Quito. It is well known because is located in the equator line or 0-degree latitude. The equator line divides the ...
Teleferiqo, Pichincha volcano. Andes. Ecuador

TelefériQo
City: Quito
TelefériQo is a gondola ride to a panoramic viewpoint. This aerial cable car is considered one of the main attractions of Quito, Ecuador. The walls of the cars are transparent, which will allow you to get beautiful photos along the way. The starting point for this ride is about 2,950 meters, the TelefériQo will take ...
Vulqano, Amusement park, Quito. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

VulQano park
City: Quito
Vulqano park, Parque Vulqano in Spanish, is an amusement park in Quito, Ecuador. This one is located at the foot of El TelefériQo in Quito. Vulqano park has rides and carnival style games of chance. The word "Vulqano" is a blend of English and Spanish words. In Spanish Volcano means "volcán". The letter "Q" is the initial letter ...
Yaku Water Museum. Quito. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

Yaku Water Museum
City: Quito
Yaku Water Park-Museum is an interactive museum located in the El Placer neighborhood, Quito, Ecuador. Yaku Museum is a nice place to visit with children. The museum building has several floors, each one has a specific exhibition such as the 'bubble room' or the 'magic slate'. The bubble room is one of the most fun ...

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Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge
Location: Pichincha province
The Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge is located 45 minutes from Quito, Ecuador. Pasochoa protects a unique forest around an extinct volcanic crater. In fact, the last time the Pasochoa volcano erupted was more than 100,000 years ago, transforming the volcanic cone into a collapsed crater with a semicircular shape. The Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge has several trails ...
Condor-Machay Waterfall. Rumipamba. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

Condor-Machay Waterfall
Location: Pichincha province
Condor-Machay is a waterfall located in the town of Rumipamba. This is 17 km. from Quito, Ecuador. Condor-Machay means "Nest of the Condor" in the Quichua language.  The hike to the Condor-Machay waterfall takes about 2 hours but is rewarding. The waterfall road has a few bridges over the Pita river, as well as lush vegetation, and different kind ...
Laguna de Secas, Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

Secas Lagoon
Location: Pichincha province
Secas Lagoon, "Laguna de Secas" in Spanish, is a lagoon located in the Pichincha province, Ecuador. The closest town is Pintag. Secas lagoon was formed when the Antisana volcano erupted more than 400 years ago, its lava divided into parts the current of the nearest river forming what is now known as the Dry Lagoons ...
Cayambe volcano. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

Cayambe volcano
Location: Pichincha province
Cayambe volcano is a snow-capped volcano with an altitude of 18,996 ft. (5,790 m.) above sea level. Located 37 mi. (60 km.) Northeast of Quito. Cayambe volcano is part of the Cayambe Coca National Park and the third-highest mountain in Ecuador. Also, it is the only summit that lies above the equatorial line. Cayambe is ...
Antisana volcano. Pichincha. Andes. Ecuador

Antisana volcano
Location: Pichincha province
Antisana is an impressive and beautiful double cone volcano. The Antisana volcano is located inside the Antisana Ecological Reserve, between the provinces of Napo and Pichincha. This is about 31 mi. (50 km.) Southeast of Quito. Antisana has an altitude of 18,870 ft (5,753 m) above sea level. Indeed, the Antisana volcano is the fourth ...
Holidays, Machachi. Pichincha volcano. Andes. Ecuador

Machachi
Location: Pichincha province
Machachi is a town located 35 km. to the south of the capital of Ecuador, Quito. Machachi is set within a ring of hills and volcanoes as the Ilinizas, Corazón, Rumiñahui, and Cotopaxi. The best times to visit Machachi for ideal weather are June 4th to September 30th.
Lake near Pichincha volcano. Andes. Ecuador

Pichincha volcano
Location: Pichincha province
The Pichincha volcano is an active stratovolcano located next to the city of Quito, capital of Ecuador. The three highest peaks of the Pichincha volcano, known as "Los Pichinchas" are Guagua, Rucu, and Padre Encantado. From its peaks, you have a spectacular view of the city in addition to the peaks of Cayambe, Antisana, Tungurahua, ...
Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve. Pichincha volcano. Andes. Ecuador

Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve
Location: Pichincha province
Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve is located two hours north of Quito, Ecuador. Its main feature is the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest. Mindo-Nambillo biodiversity allows more than 350 bird species to live in this area. Certainly, Mindo Cloud Forest is the perfect place for bird watching. For instance, visitors can see hummingbirds, cock-of-the-rocks, barbet toucans, golden-headed quetzals, and ...

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