Alex & Ombi - Guidebook for Quito: Places to Visit, Taste and wonder.
Food Scene
Baalbek Lebanese restaurant. Authentic Arabic food,belly dancing, chilled ambience and interesting drinks. The Lebanese sweets are to die for!
13 locals recommend
Baalbek
N23-103 Av. 6 de DiciembreBaalbek Lebanese restaurant. Authentic Arabic food,belly dancing, chilled ambience and interesting drinks. The Lebanese sweets are to die for!
Awesome coffee! Great Barista! In our opinion some of the best coffee in South America! Great food and service to boot!
9 locals recommend
Jervis Café
E14-27 GuipuzcoaAwesome coffee! Great Barista! In our opinion some of the best coffee in South America! Great food and service to boot!
Noe Sushi Bar
N24-827 Av. Isabel la CatólicaFusion sushi.
Awesome hidden place to eat. You will love the space, the vegan food and the ladies who run it! You should also try the deserts and coffe.
7 locals recommend
Vegano De Altura
N24-165 ValladolidAwesome hidden place to eat. You will love the space, the vegan food and the ladies who run it! You should also try the deserts and coffe.
Fairuz Restaurante UIO
Avenida 6 de DiciembreArabic Foods
Zao
Simón ValenzuelaAsia Fusion
La Cleta
N24-250 LugoLocal Cycling hangout, great pizza and food.
Frida Tacos
N24-371 AndalucíaURKO Cocina Local
449 y MallorcaMagic Bean
E5-20 Mariscal FochBest 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.
Tandana
N27-492 Rafael León LarreaTop Cousine - Comunity Run
Kobe
Sushi Restaurant
Restaurante Casa Gangotena
Botanica
E13-18 y ValladolidCoffee Lovers
Arts & Culture
Conference venue facility and museums. La Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana “Benjamin Carrion.”
Museum of the Banco Central. Pre-Columbian ceramics and atifacts. Small gold museum & religious art. A must see.
In October will be held : Habitat III Implementation Plan Conference. The venue is just 20 minutes walk from the apartment or just 5 minute taxi ride.
133 locals recommend
House of Ecuadorian Culture - Benjamín Carrión
345 Av. 6 de DiciembreConference venue facility and museums. La Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana “Benjamin Carrion.”
Museum of the Banco Central. Pre-Columbian ceramics and atifacts. Small gold museum & religious art. A must see.
In October will be held : Habitat III Implementation Plan Conference. The venue is just 20 minutes walk from the apartment or just 5 minute taxi ride.
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.
National museum of Ecuador. Arts, Books, paints, history, Gold pieces.
21 locals recommend
National Museum of Ecuador
National museum of Ecuador. Arts, Books, paints, history, Gold pieces.
Museum of the City
García MorenoArts, Paintings, Exhibitions, Free Events.
133 locals recommend
House of Ecuadorian Culture - Benjamín Carrión
345 Av. 6 de DiciembreArts, Paintings, Exhibitions, Free Events.
Sightseeing
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
Guapulo 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!
379 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.
Museum of the City
García MorenoLa 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
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Middle of the World City Cultural Square & Museum.
Pre-Columbian Art Museum House of Praise
N1-41 CuencaPre-Columbian Art Museum House of Praise
Essentials
Doesn't everyone want a supermarket only metres from their house? The largest supermarket chain in Ecuador, this has it all!
137 locals recommend
Supermaxi
N16-114 Av. de la RepúblicaDoesn't everyone want a supermarket only metres from their house? The largest supermarket chain in Ecuador, this has it all!
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
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
Carcelen Terminal
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.
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
Sucre Theater
& ManabiFrom dance to musical concerts and top-class theatre performances, Teatro Sucre ofers an evening of outstanding cultural entertainment in the City
Parks & Nature
La Alameda Park
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
Guanguiltagua Metropolitan Park
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
Bicentennial 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.