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# 13 Things to do in Quito, Ecuador

By [Quench Your Adventure (@QuenchYourAdventure)](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure)

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Published 7 October 2022 · Updated 7 October 2022

Category: travel

This Travel Guide & list is all about 13 things to do in Quito, Ecuador. Quito is UNESCO's 1st ever World Cultural Heritage City. A very well-preserved old city full of architectural beauty.

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## Items

### 1. [CERES Cereal Cafe](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure/75473/13-things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/10/ceres-cereal-cafe)

Item ID: `10`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/c22gn1k8xbuytmkkpaab.jpg)
- Location: Quito
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- Category: Dining
- Description: A cafe that serves variety of cereals and toppings to choose from. This cafe also offer smoothie bowls, pancakes and a lot more!
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=562&end=578](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=562&end=578)
- Visited: false

### 2. [Pasaje Arzobispal](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure/75473/13-things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/1/pasaje-arzobispal)

Item ID: `1`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rrffrmdoghxewxi5k8zp.jpg)
- Location: Venezuela
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"QFJQ+4C2, Venezuela, Quito 170401, Ecuador","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-0.2197364,"lng":-78.5114799},"viewport":{"south":-0.220944030291502,"west":-78.5125495802915,"north":-0.218246069708498,"east":-78.5098516197085}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/shopping-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4B96F3","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/shopping\_pinlet","name":"Pasaje Arzobispal","place\_id":"ChIJ71PIKCia1ZERNSBal6I-kT0","types":\["shopping\_mall","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=4436395975981539381","utc\_offset":-300,"searchTerm":"Pasaje Arzobispal, Venezuela, Quito, Ecuador"}
- Category: Dining
- Description: A shopping and dining plaza where you can have your lunch while watching live musical shows.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=260&end=280](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=260&end=280)
- Visited: false

### 3. [Try New Foods](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure/75473/13-things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/2/try-new-foods)

Item ID: `2`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wxpuv774sznz6pdthyca.webp)
- Location: Quito
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Quito, Ecuador","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-0.1806532,"lng":-78.4678382},"viewport":{"south":-0.3951614238043875,"west":-78.58692171504566,"north":0.02197273879292186,"east":-78.27415468294282}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/geocode-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Quito","place\_id":"ChIJn3xCAkCa1ZERclXvWOGRuUQ","types":\["locality","political"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?q=Quito,+Ecuador&ftid=0x91d59a4002427c9f:0x44b991e158ef5572","utc\_offset":-300,"website":"http://www.quito.gob.ec/","searchTerm":"Quito, Ecuador"}
- Category: Dining
- Description: You can't complete your Ecuador trip without trying their local cuisine. From savory to sweets, you'll definitely have a lot of options to choose from.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=281&end=320](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=281&end=320)
- Visited: false

### 4. [Basílica del Voto Nacional](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure/75473/13-things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/4/baslica-del-voto-nacional)

Item ID: `4`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/z4lhnapaat2zxigqtmdk.jpg)
- Location: Venezuela
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Venezuela 11-263 y, Quito 170130, Ecuador","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-0.2149867,"lng":-78.50765179999999},"viewport":{"south":-0.216395930291502,"west":-78.50922423029151,"north":-0.213697969708498,"east":-78.5065262697085}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/worship\_general-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/worship\_christian\_pinlet","name":"Basílica del Voto Nacional","place\_id":"ChIJtbMdwyWa1ZERzotNRYMSAWw","types":\["church","place\_of\_worship","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=7782521986085653454","utc\_offset":-300,"searchTerm":"Basílica del Voto Nacional, Venezuela, Quito, Ecuador"}
- Category: Historical Site
- Description: A Roman Catholic Church near the main square and it is said to be the largest neo-gothic Basilica in the Americas.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=342&end=373](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=342&end=373)
- Visited: false

### 5. [Iglesia de Santo Domingo](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure/75473/13-things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/3/iglesia-de-santo-domingo)

Item ID: `3`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/uzhfnyfebnhyo66kkfjp.jpg)
- Location: Guayaquil
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"C. Guayaquil S1-76, Quito 170130, Ecuador","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-0.224046,"lng":-78.5126507},"viewport":{"south":-0.225473630291502,"west":-78.5140843302915,"north":-0.2227756697084979,"east":-78.51138636970849}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/worship\_general-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/worship\_christian\_pinlet","name":"Iglesia de Santo Domingo","place\_id":"ChIJo-oHkoaZ1ZERQpiclrdlKog","types":\["tourist\_attraction","church","place\_of\_worship","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=9811766577360312386","utc\_offset":-300,"searchTerm":"Iglesia de Santo Domingo, Guayaquil, Quito, Ecuador"}
- Category: Historical Site
- Description: This church is free to enter for anyone who wants to have a little prayer or attend a mass.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=321&end=341](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=321&end=341)
- Visited: false

### 6. [Plaza Grande (Independence Square)](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure/75473/13-things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/0/plaza-grande-independence-square)

Item ID: `0`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gedozssjbafsxozdorsi.jpg)
- Location: García Moreno
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"and Chile St Venezuela, García Moreno N5-16, Quito 170401, Ecuador","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-0.220124,"lng":-78.512081},"viewport":{"south":-0.2214729802915021,"west":-78.5134299802915,"north":-0.218775019708498,"east":-78.5107320197085}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/generic\_business-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#13B5C7","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Independence Square","place\_id":"ChIJDxkPgoeZ1ZERXqNMH562TCk","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=2975954244031259486","utc\_offset":-300,"searchTerm":"Independence Square, and Chile St Venezuela, García Moreno, Quito, Ecuador"}
- Category: Historical Site
- Description: Located in the heart of the city where parades, protests and people watching.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=176&end=259](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=176&end=259)
- Visited: false

### 7. [Book a Flight to the Galapagos](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure/75473/13-things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/12/book-a-flight-to-the-galapagos)

Item ID: `12`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hmavrptxskeovbxc6zhb.jpg)
- Location: Quito
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Galapagos, Quito 170130, Ecuador","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-0.2157613,"lng":-78.508623},"viewport":{"south":-0.217110280291502,"west":-78.50997198029151,"north":-0.214412319708498,"east":-78.5072740197085}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/geocode-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Galapagos","place\_id":"EiBHYWxhcGFnb3MsIFF1aXRvIDE3MDEzMCwgRWN1YWRvciIuKiwKFAoSCVdRrAQmmtWREViq1R9SOyGtEhQKEgmffEICQJrVkRFyVe9Y4ZG5RA","types":\["route"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?q=Galapagos,+Quito+170130,+Ecuador&ftid=0x91d59a2604ac5157:0xad213b521fd5aa58","utc\_offset":-300,"searchTerm":"Galapagos, Quito, Ecuador"}
- Category: Wildlife and Nature
- Description: A volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean known for their wildlife.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=618&end=634](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=618&end=634)
- Visited: false

### 8. [Day Trip To Cotopaxi National Park](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure/75473/13-things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/11/day-trip-to-cotopaxi-national-park)

Item ID: `11`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/jtwhdzicwfza7cumfutg.jpg)
- Location: Quito
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Cotopaxi, Quito, Ecuador","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-0.2148451,"lng":-78.51156449999999},"viewport":{"south":-0.216194080291502,"west":-78.5129134802915,"north":-0.213496119708498,"east":-78.51021551970848}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/geocode-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Cotopaxi","place\_id":"EhhDb3RvcGF4aSwgUXVpdG8sIEVjdWFkb3IiLiosChQKEgk31sQqL5rVkRE2VQy0mF0QuhIUChIJn3xCAkCa1ZERclXvWOGRuUQ","types":\["route"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?q=Cotopaxi,+Quito,+Ecuador&ftid=0x91d59a2f2ac4d637:0xba105d98b40c5536","utc\_offset":-300,"searchTerm":"Cotopaxi, Quito, Ecuador"}
- Category: Wildlife and Nature
- Description: This park is 2-hour away from Quito and is known for the famous snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=579&end=615](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=579&end=615)
- Visited: false

### 9. [El Panecillo](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure/75473/13-things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/6/el-panecillo)

Item ID: `6`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/et2dlpbysrr9hzzvrt0x.jpg)
- Location: Quito
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"El Panecillo, Quito 170111, Ecuador","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-0.2303178,"lng":-78.51922979999999},"viewport":{"south":-0.2359551043543933,"west":-78.5226440373224,"north":-0.225642250589829,"east":-78.51544392206512}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/geocode-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"El Panecillo","place\_id":"ChIJNW37Ep2Z1ZERwhEneU6dRfM","types":\["natural\_feature","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=17529590084975137218","utc\_offset":-300,"searchTerm":"El Panecillo, Quito, Ecuador"}
- Category: Lookout
- Description: An old volcanic hill with a huge statue of the Virgin of Quito. If you come hungry climbing this hill, there are restaurants where you can try local cuisine while enjoying the majestic view.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=395&end=416](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=395&end=416)
- Visited: false

### 10. [TelefériQo Cable car](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure/75473/13-things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/7/telefriqo-cable-car)

Item ID: `7`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wbchbojrslfr7igbz9su.jpg)
- Location: Quito
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"Fulgencio Araujo, y, Quito 170527, Ecuador","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-0.1921349,"lng":-78.519149},"viewport":{"south":-0.193534280291502,"west":-78.5206452802915,"north":-0.190836319708498,"east":-78.5179473197085}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/generic\_business-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"TelefériQo Cable car","place\_id":"ChIJJ9ocpFKa1ZERs4ZKvDWTo1o","types":\["tourist\_attraction","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=6531225743618901683","utc\_offset":-300,"website":"https://teleferico.com.ec/","searchTerm":"TelefériQo Cable car, y, Quito, Ecuador"}
- Category: Lookout
- Description: Riding the TelefériQo Cable Car will give you a panoramic view of Quito while climbing the summit. Once the gondola has reached the top, there are cafes that offer snacks & coffee while you enjoy the summit view.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=417&end=481](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=417&end=481)
- Visited: false

### 11. [Papallacta Hot Springs](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure/75473/13-things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/8/papallacta-hot-springs)

Item ID: `8`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vtspevarv1tfi7oeihvw.jpg)
- Location: Papallacta
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"km. 65 via Quito - Baeza, Papallacta, Ecuador","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-0.3618044,"lng":-78.1488162},"viewport":{"south":-0.362912680291502,"west":-78.15050888029151,"north":-0.3602147197084979,"east":-78.14781091970849}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/generic\_business-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#7B9EB0","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/generic\_pinlet","name":"Papallacta Hot Springs","place\_id":"ChIJS8EhBxbD1ZERkCGAiUpflH0","types":\["point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=9048962325033263504","utc\_offset":-300,"website":"http://www.termaspapallacta.com/","searchTerm":"Papallacta Hot Springs, Papallacta, Ecuador"}
- Category: Leisure
- Description: If you want a relaxing activity in the Andes Mountains, this natural Hot Spring is perfect for you! Enjoy the perfect warm temperature of the water and the beautiful natural surroundings.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=484&end=539](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=484&end=539)
- Visited: false

### 12. [Parque Julio Matovelle](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure/75473/13-things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/5/parque-julio-matovelle)

Item ID: `5`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/slppwzkpsgoetqoj40ta.jpg)
- Location: Calle Julián Estrella
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"PC7P+MM3, Calle Julián Estrella, Quito 170708, Ecuador","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-0.2858518,"lng":-78.56334},"viewport":{"south":-0.287167330291502,"west":-78.56474003029152,"north":-0.284469369708498,"east":-78.56204206970851}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Julio Matovelle Park","place\_id":"ChIJwTcgCq2Y1ZERVjZUMR1akCU","types":\["park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=2706762457477822038","utc\_offset":-300,"searchTerm":"Parque Julio Matovelle, Calle Julián Estrella, Quito, Ecuador"}
- Category: Leisure
- Description: An entertaining park where you can watch locals play sports.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=375&end=394](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=375&end=394)
- Visited: false

### 13. [Parque La Carolina](https://listium.com/@QuenchYourAdventure/75473/13-things-to-do-in-quito-ecuador/9/parque-la-carolina)

Item ID: `9`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/auobdowkkmhbfubq3s3z.jpg)
- Location: Avenida de los Shyris
- Map: {"formatted\_address":"RG98+F75, Av. de los Shyris, Quito 170135, Ecuador","geometry":{"location":{"lat":-0.1813713,"lng":-78.4842769},"viewport":{"south":-0.182627480291502,"west":-78.48507169999999,"north":-0.179929519708498,"east":-78.48189249999999}},"icon":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v1/png\_71/park-71.png","icon\_background\_color":"#4DB546","icon\_mask\_base\_uri":"https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/place\_api/icons/v2/tree\_pinlet","name":"Parque La Carolina","place\_id":"ChIJfVNWrIea1ZERE632s71GslY","types":\["tourist\_attraction","park","point\_of\_interest","establishment"\],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=6247133413698350355","utc\_offset":-300,"searchTerm":"Parque La Carolina, Avenida de los Shyris, Quito, Ecuador"}
- Category: Leisure
- Description: A huge park where most locals spend their time exercising, walking around or just taking an afternoon chill.
- Video Link: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=541&end=560](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2By35vm2bfk&start=541&end=560)
- Visited: false