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Ranked #1 of 78 Attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Ranked #2 of 78 Attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 94 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Ranked #3 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 167 reviews
Owner description: This Jesuit church is a masterpiece of baroque and Quiteno-colonial art with lavish golden altars and gilded columns, making... more » Owner description: This Jesuit church is a masterpiece of baroque and Quiteno-colonial art with lavish golden altars and gilded columns, making it one of the most ornate structures in Ecuador. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #4 of 78 Attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
This museum contains her history, paintings, stamps and personal effects of Manuela Saenz.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
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Ranked #5 of 78 Attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: Built in 1911, historic Hacienda and 135-hectare Alegria Farm are in the verdant heart of the Avenida de los Volcanoes. These... more » Owner description: Built in 1911, historic Hacienda and 135-hectare Alegria Farm are in the verdant heart of the Avenida de los Volcanoes. These beautiful pasturelands are home to more than 200 cows and calves, 48 horses and foals, dozens of llamas and alpacas, and more. It’s the perfect place to learn about hacienda life, which includes milking cows, riding horses, animal care, and taking carriage and hay rides. Visit us for a few hours or a day. « less
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
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Ranked #6 of 78 Attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #7 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 179 reviews
Owner description: This historic district was the first city named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is noted for its narrow streets, Spanish... more » Owner description: This historic district was the first city named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is noted for its narrow streets, Spanish colonial architecture and historic attractions. « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
Distance  20.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #8 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Owner description: Located close to the Equator Monument, this onsite museum features interactive exhibits on how the Incas determined the... more » Owner description: Located close to the Equator Monument, this onsite museum features interactive exhibits on how the Incas determined the middle of the earth, plus interesting science experiments such as balancing an egg on a nail and the affects of the Coriolis force on earth. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums; History Museums
Distance  10.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #9 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 139 reviews
Owner description: Considered the largest church in Quito, this impressive building features fine bronze doors, colorful stained glass windows... more » Owner description: Considered the largest church in Quito, this impressive building features fine bronze doors, colorful stained glass windows and a tower with sweeping views of the city. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  29.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #10 of 78 Attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Distance  3.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #11 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Owner description: This museum features exhibits related to the Ecuadorian contemporary artist Oswaldo Guayasamín including posters, signed... more » Owner description: This museum features exhibits related to the Ecuadorian contemporary artist Oswaldo Guayasamín including posters, signed prints and colonial religious art. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
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Ranked #12 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 94 reviews
Owner description: Once serving as a lively commercial center during pre-Columbian times, this large cobbled square is dominated by the enormous... more » Owner description: Once serving as a lively commercial center during pre-Columbian times, this large cobbled square is dominated by the enormous Iglesia de San Francisco and the monastery of the same name. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  20.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #13 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 73 reviews
Attraction type  Hot Springs/ Geysers; Spas
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Ranked #14 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  25.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #15 of 78 Attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews

Traveler Description: The closest pristine rainforest to Quito, Capital of Ecuador. Located 50 miles northwest of Quito, this reserve measures more than 6,000 hectares (15,000... more »

Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  22.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #16 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 89 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #17 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: This unique museum combines the science of archaeology, cultural diversity and high technology through innovate slide shows... more » Owner description: This unique museum combines the science of archaeology, cultural diversity and high technology through innovate slide shows and permanent exhibits including gold artifacts, colonial paintings and sculptures. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Art Museums
Distance  2.5 miles from city centre
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Ranked #18 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Owner description: Located in the heart of the Old City, this busy plaza honors those heroes who started the movement toward independence from... more » Owner description: Located in the heart of the Old City, this busy plaza honors those heroes who started the movement toward independence from Spain. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #19 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4 of 5 stars 241 reviews
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  4.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #20 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
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Ranked #21 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Owner description: Established in 1536 by Franciscan monks, this magnificent architectural masterpiece features a museum in its convent with art... more » Owner description: Established in 1536 by Franciscan monks, this magnificent architectural masterpiece features a museum in its convent with art from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  5.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #22 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #23 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Ranked #24 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #25 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4 of 5 stars 80 reviews
Owner description: Resembling a type of small bread (panecillo), this hill makes an excellent observation point over Quito and features La... more » Owner description: Resembling a type of small bread (panecillo), this hill makes an excellent observation point over Quito and features La Virgen del Panecillo, a majestic sculpture that can be seen from any location in the city. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  31.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #26 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Largest park in the Quito
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #27 of 78 Attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: We specialise in custom made tours on mainland Ecuador and to the Galapagos Islands. We also offer numerous, ready made tours... more » Owner description: We specialise in custom made tours on mainland Ecuador and to the Galapagos Islands. We also offer numerous, ready made tours from day tours to areas in and around Quito, Cuenca and Guayaquil, to multiple day trips taking in an array of areas in this megadiverse country. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
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Ranked #28 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
This historic village is one of the oldest towns in Ecuador.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  30.1 miles from city centre
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Ranked #29 of 78 Attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
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Ranked #30 of 78 Attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
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