Centro Histórico Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
See acclaimed spiritual works of art and a blend of architectural designs as you learn about the intriguing past of one of the continent’s oldest churches.
Calle La Ronda
Visit artisan shops, bohemian cafés and centuries-old houses as you wander this quaint cobblestone street on the edge of Quito’s historic center.
Independence Square
The site where the Old Town first sprung up in Quito is home to an inspiring 16th-century cathedral and rows of majestic colonial structures.
San Francisco Church
Dating back to the city’s inception, this church is home to breathtaking 16th-century architecture, thousands of works of art and a converted catacomb.
El Panecillo
Enjoy the panoramic vista of Quito and see one of the city’s most iconic statues on this pleasant hilltop in the heart of the Old Town.
Church of the Society of Jesus
This Baroque temple is remarkable in that its façade is made from volcanic stone while the interior is packed with lavish gold leaf.
Activities
PRIVATE Tour, City tour Quito with Cable Car and Middle of the World
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings
Mindo Cloud Forest Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds & Nature
Quito Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local
Full-Day Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon From Quito with Lunch
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Other neighbourhoods around Centro Histórico
Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums and shopping are some highlights of Quito Historic Center. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.
La Tola
While visiting La Tola, you might make a stop by sights like Nayon Xtreme Valley and Itchimbia Park.
San Juan
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in San Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo or Palacio de Gobierno.
El Belén
If you're spending some time in El Belén, El Ejido Park and House of Ecuadorian Culture are top sights worth seeing.
Miraflores
If you're spending some time in Miraflores, TelefériQo and Liga Deportiva Universitaria Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
La Mariscal
La Mariscal is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Foch Square and La Mariscal Craft Market while in the area.