Plaza Independence – Tour the cathedral, archbishop’s palace, and government palace in the religious center of Catholicism. Quito, a city just over a million people, boasts 86 churches, monasteries and convents.
Go back in time to the beginnings of this beautiful city – this church was built in 1534, just weeks after the founding of Quito.
A dazzling temple dripping in colonial gold – considered the most important religious colonial building left by the Spanish.
Take in a splendid panoramic view from the statue at the summit of El Panecillo.
Put one foot in the southern hemisphere and one foot in the northern hemisphere when you visit the center of our planet. Located in the beautiful foothills of the Andes, this famous middle of the world monument marks the equatorial line.Buttons, text and title are aligned to the left.
Let your senses take over when you encounter 5,000 plants (500 species), including Ecuador’s stunning array of orchids.
Delight in contemporary Ecuadorian art
You may not want to miss the largest and most extensive museum in Quito with chronologically organized exhibits.