Alex & Ombi's Ultimate Quito Guide: Top Spots to Explore, Eat, and Discover.
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Alex & Ombi's Ultimate Quito Guide: Top Spots to Explore, Eat, and Discover.
Food Scene
Baalbek Lebanese restaurant. Authentic Arabic food and belly dancing in a chilled ambienceThe Lebanese sweets are to die for!
13 locals recommend
Baalbek
N23-103 Av. 6 de DiciembreBaalbek Lebanese restaurant. Authentic Arabic food and belly dancing in a chilled ambienceThe Lebanese sweets are to die for!
Noe Sushi Bar
N24-827 Av. Isabel la CatólicaFusion sushi.
You will love the cosy space, the vegan food and the ladies who run it! You should also try the desserts and the coffee.
7 locals recommend
Vegano De Altura
N24-165 ValladolidYou will love the cosy space, the vegan food and the ladies who run it! You should also try the desserts and the coffee.
Fairuz Restaurante UIO
Avenida 6 de DiciembreZao
Simón ValenzuelaAsia Fusion
A great local place with a variety of different foods. It's also got a funky cyclist vibe.
14 locals recommend
La Cleta
N24-250 LugoA great local place with a variety of different foods. It's also got a funky cyclist vibe.
Frida Tacos
N24-371 AndalucíaURKO Cocina Local
449 y MallorcaBest Chocolate, B Company, Vegan, Gluten Free, coffee and more.
13 locals recommend
PACARI Casa de Experiencias
N24-713 Y Julio ZaldumbideBest Chocolate, B Company, Vegan, Gluten Free, coffee and more.
Kobe
Sushi Restaurant
Restaurante Casa Gangotena
Arts & Culture
Art house movie theatre & cafe. Independent movies from around the world.
90 locals recommend
Ochoymedio Ecuador
ValladolidArt house movie theatre & cafe. Independent movies from around the world.
The National Museum of Ecuador offers a comprehensive collection of Ecuadorian art, archaeology, and history, showcasing artifacts from pre-Columbian civilizations to contemporary works.
The museum features diverse exhibits, including indigenous artifacts, colonial art, and historical documents, providing insights into Ecuador's rich cultural heritage. It is a vital destination for understanding Ecuadorian culture and history.
21 locals recommend
National Museum of Ecuador
The National Museum of Ecuador offers a comprehensive collection of Ecuadorian art, archaeology, and history, showcasing artifacts from pre-Columbian civilizations to contemporary works.
The museum features diverse exhibits, including indigenous artifacts, colonial art, and historical documents, providing insights into Ecuador's rich cultural heritage. It is a vital destination for understanding Ecuadorian culture and history.
Museum of the City
García MorenoSightseeing
Walk from La Floresta to Guapulo. Arts, bars and colonial area.
31 locals recommend
Guapulo Colonial Church and Convent
Walk from La Floresta to Guapulo. Arts, bars and colonial area.
Visit Guapulo Park to relax and escape the city. You can walk from La Floresta. So close, yet so far from the city buzz! You can also catch the Bus to Cumbaya in La Vicentina 10 minutes bus ride.
44 locals recommend
Guápulo Park
Avenida de los ConquistadoresVisit Guapulo Park to relax and escape the city. You can walk from La Floresta. So close, yet so far from the city buzz! You can also catch the Bus to Cumbaya in La Vicentina 10 minutes bus ride.
The heart of Quito's Colonial Town. Government Palace. 500 Year old colonial buildings. UNESCO World Heritage site.
48 locals recommend
Hotel Plaza Grande
The heart of Quito's Colonial Town. Government Palace. 500 Year old colonial buildings. UNESCO World Heritage site.
Gothic church with amazing views of the city from the clock tower. National fauna from the Galapagos including turtles, birds and iguanas are part of the decor and architecture.
134 locals recommend
Basilica of the National Vote
11-263 y CarchiGothic church with amazing views of the city from the clock tower. National fauna from the Galapagos including turtles, birds and iguanas are part of the decor and architecture.
Reaching a height of above 4000 metres above sea level, cool views of the mountains and Quito. You can also walk or hike at the top or take your bike to the top and go downhill mountain bike riding.
110 locals recommend
Teleferico De Quito station
Reaching a height of above 4000 metres above sea level, cool views of the mountains and Quito. You can also walk or hike at the top or take your bike to the top and go downhill mountain bike riding.
La Carolina Park is centrally located in the north of Quito. Walking, running, , roller skating and more. Great fun!
378 locals recommend
La Carolina
La Carolina Park is centrally located in the north of Quito. Walking, running, , roller skating and more. Great fun!
The Church of The Compania of Jesus in Quito has been catalogued by UNESCO among the hundred most important World Heritage Site Monuments in the world.
141 locals recommend
Church of the Jesuits
N10-43 García MorenoThe Church of The Compania of Jesus in Quito has been catalogued by UNESCO among the hundred most important World Heritage Site Monuments in the world.
Guapulo Lookout. Overlooking the Valleys of Cumbaya and Tumbaco. Walk Down the stairs to reach the Guapulo's convent and Church and why visit Guapulos' Park just 500mts down the road.
23 locals recommend
El Mirador De Guapulo
1086 Rafael LeonGuapulo Lookout. Overlooking the Valleys of Cumbaya and Tumbaco. Walk Down the stairs to reach the Guapulo's convent and Church and why visit Guapulos' Park just 500mts down the road.
During the early 20th century La Ronda Quito became the home of poets, musicians and politicians who left their mark on Ecuadorian history.
126 locals recommend
La Ronda
N24-96 Av. Río AmazonasDuring the early 20th century La Ronda Quito became the home of poets, musicians and politicians who left their mark on Ecuadorian history.
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve is a protected area around Pululuhua Volcano in the north of Quito Canton, Pichincha Province, Ecuador. It is 17 km north of Quito.
11 locals recommend
Pululagua
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve is a protected area around Pululuhua Volcano in the north of Quito Canton, Pichincha Province, Ecuador. It is 17 km north of Quito.
Great Botanical gardens. Visit the orchid grounds and Japanese gardens.
43 locals recommend
Quito Botanical Gardens
E6-264 Y Av. de los ShyrisGreat Botanical gardens. Visit the orchid grounds and Japanese gardens.
La Capilla Del Hombre
Lorenzo ChávezSan Francisco Church
477 CuencaGreat Views of Quito. Take a Taxi or Take the Quito Tour Bus (hop-on/hop-off) service. Do not walk.
20 locals recommend
Loma El Panecillo
General Melchor AymerichGreat Views of Quito. Take a Taxi or Take the Quito Tour Bus (hop-on/hop-off) service. Do not walk.
Church of the Jesuits
N10-43 García MorenoAmazing Gold and ornaments.
Oldest Astronomical Observatory of Quito and Latin America. Museum
6 locals recommend
Astronomical Observatory of Quito
Avenida Gran ColombiaOldest Astronomical Observatory of Quito and Latin America. Museum
Casa del Alabado
N1-41 CuencaPre-Columbian Art Museum House of Praise
The Middle of the World Monument (*La Mitad del Mundo*) is a landmark near Quito, Ecuador, marking the equator. The 30-meter-tall obelisk with a globe allows visitors to stand on the equatorial line and straddle both hemispheres. The site features a museum on the equator's science and Ecuadorian culture, plus shops and a replica indigenous village. Despite being slightly off the true equator, it’s a popular and iconic destination.
213 locals recommend
Middle of the World
SN Av. Manuel Córdova GalarzaThe Middle of the World Monument (*La Mitad del Mundo*) is a landmark near Quito, Ecuador, marking the equator. The 30-meter-tall obelisk with a globe allows visitors to stand on the equatorial line and straddle both hemispheres. The site features a museum on the equator's science and Ecuadorian culture, plus shops and a replica indigenous village. Despite being slightly off the true equator, it’s a popular and iconic destination.
Essentials
A local fruit and veggie market held every Friday. If you get in early you will also find organic fruit, vegetables and eggs as well as home-made yoghurt, relishes, chutneys, jams and marmalades.
7 locals recommend
Mercado La Floresta
237 GalavisA local fruit and veggie market held every Friday. If you get in early you will also find organic fruit, vegetables and eggs as well as home-made yoghurt, relishes, chutneys, jams and marmalades.
Supermaxi's Mega Supermarket store. Take the Ecovia Bus from 6 de Diciembre and Foch Streets towards Rio Coca. or walk 40 minutes from La Floresta.
157 locals recommend
Megamaxi
Avenida 6 de DiciembreSupermaxi's Mega Supermarket store. Take the Ecovia Bus from 6 de Diciembre and Foch Streets towards Rio Coca. or walk 40 minutes from La Floresta.
Mercado Santa Clara
Antonio de UlloaQuito Deli - Swissôtel Quito
18-20 Av. Isabel la CatólicaBread and Coffee
Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
611 Jorge WashingtonHandicrafts Market from all over Ecuador
Doesn't everyone want a supermarket only metres from their house? The largest supermarket chain in Ecuador, this has it all!
Supermaxi
Doesn't everyone want a supermarket only metres from their house? The largest supermarket chain in Ecuador, this has it all!
Transport
Quito Southern Bus Station. Catch the Ecovia Bus line and get off on Manuela Canizares BusStop on the Mariscal Area and walk up 400 mts to la floresta. Our 45 minutes taxi ride.
7 locals recommend
Terminal Terrestre Quitumbe station
Quito Southern Bus Station. Catch the Ecovia Bus line and get off on Manuela Canizares BusStop on the Mariscal Area and walk up 400 mts to la floresta. Our 45 minutes taxi ride.
You can get to the Terminal catching the Bus on the Ecovia to Rio Coca main Station and transfer to the norther bus station of Carcelen. Buses to Cayambe, Otavalo,Ibarra, Tulcan (Border to Colombia)
18 locals recommend
Terminal De Carcelen
Avenida Eloy AlfaroYou can get to the Terminal catching the Bus on the Ecovia to Rio Coca main Station and transfer to the norther bus station of Carcelen. Buses to Cayambe, Otavalo,Ibarra, Tulcan (Border to Colombia)
Metro Bus northern station. Catch the bus from here to 'Mitad del Mundo' The famous Middle of The World monument & UNASUR building. Eat local food on the main street and visit Volcan Pululahua.
Terminal de La Ofelia station
Calle 6Metro Bus northern station. Catch the bus from here to 'Mitad del Mundo' The famous Middle of The World monument & UNASUR building. Eat local food on the main street and visit Volcan Pululahua.
Catch the Metro Bus towards the north to reach the 'Ofelia station. You can catch the bus to 'The Middle of the world monument' Approximately 40 minutes travelling time depending on traffic.
8 locals recommend
Estación Seminario Mayor
Catch the Metro Bus towards the north to reach the 'Ofelia station. You can catch the bus to 'The Middle of the world monument' Approximately 40 minutes travelling time depending on traffic.
The closest Metro station is at El Ejido Park, about a 20 minute walk away (1.5 km).
Estación Metro El Ejido (Acceso Av. Patria)
The closest Metro station is at El Ejido Park, about a 20 minute walk away (1.5 km).
Entertainment & Activities
From dance to musical concerts and top-class theatre performances, Teatro Sucre ofers an evening of outstanding cultural entertainment in the City
63 locals recommend
Teatro Sucre
& ManabiFrom dance to musical concerts and top-class theatre performances, Teatro Sucre ofers an evening of outstanding cultural entertainment in the City
Parks & Nature
Parque La Alameda
242 Avenida Gran ColombiaLocal Feel HIstorical Park. Astronomy Museum
Itchimbia Park
If you like hiking this is the place in Quito. Take the cable car ( Teleferico) to reach 4100 meters above sea level. Walk from there to Ruco Pichincha. 3 hours up and 2 down back to the cable car. Make sure you have at list being in Quito for a day to attempt to reach the summit.
Pichincha Volcano
If you like hiking this is the place in Quito. Take the cable car ( Teleferico) to reach 4100 meters above sea level. Walk from there to Ruco Pichincha. 3 hours up and 2 down back to the cable car. Make sure you have at list being in Quito for a day to attempt to reach the summit.
Large Park. Visit on weekend to mix with he locals.
132 locals recommend
Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua
Large Park. Visit on weekend to mix with he locals.
One of the largest parks in the north of Quito. Old Airpot converted to parks and sports grounds. Cycle, walk, chill.
9 locals recommend
Bicentenario Park
Avenida Río AmazonasOne of the largest parks in the north of Quito. Old Airpot converted to parks and sports grounds. Cycle, walk, chill.
TelefériQo Cable Car
Cable Car to reach 4,440 meters above sea level.