The cobbled Plaza de San Francisco is one of Quito’s oldest and most impressive sights, including, as it does, views of the magnificently white Monastery of San Francisco and, in the distance, the towering peak of Volcán Pichincha. The plaza is...
As you wander around the Centro Histórico, you’ll probably find yourself walking into the majestic Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), at some point, even if you haven't been looking for it.
The plaza is as much a local hangout as a tourist hot spot, and is always buzzing with life,...
The Iglesia de Santo Domingo may at first seem like one of those churches that is far more impressive from the outside. However, step into its dimly lit, moody interior and you’ll find some surprising treasures; numerous paintings from the Quito School of Art hang in its side chapels, one of...
This extensive and fascinating museum allows visitors to take a stroll through the archeological and artistic evolution of Ecuador and its people. The galleries are presented in chronological order, starting with ceramics and beautiful golden artifacts from...
Just 200m north of the Mitad del Mundo monument you will find Ecuador’s actual “middle of the world”, marked by the Museo del Sitio Intiñan, or Intiñan Musuem. The museum showcases where modern-day GPS has proven to be the...