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May
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48°F 8°C
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La Capilla Del Hombre
Ollie #1 of 78 attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 91 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Company of Jesus Church (Iglesia de La Compania de Jesus)
Ollie #2 of 78 attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 160 reviews
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...... 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  1.5 km from city centre
Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Arrt
Ollie #3 of 78 attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Museo Manuela Saenz
Ollie #4 of 78 attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
This museum contains her history, paintings, stamps and personal effects of Manuela Saenz.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Alegria Farm
Ollie #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 beautiful pasturelands...... 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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RideAndes
Ollie #6 of 78 attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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Old Town
Ollie #7 of 78 attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 178 reviews
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...... 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  33.3 km from city centre
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Intinan Museum
Ollie #8 of 78 attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
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...... 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  16.5 km from city centre
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Basilica
Ollie #9 of 78 attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 135 reviews
Owner description: Considered the largest church in Quito, this impressive building features fine bronze doors, colorful stained glass windows and a tower with sweeping...... 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  48.0 km from city centre
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Green Horse Ranch
Ollie #10 of 78 attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Distance  4.8 km from city centre
Guayasamin Museum (Museo Guayasamin)
Ollie #11 of 78 attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Owner description: This museum features exhibits related to the Ecuadorian contemporary artist Oswaldo Guayasamín including posters, signed prints and colonial religious...... 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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Parque Metropolitano
Ollie #12 of 78 attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  41.0 km from city centre
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San Francisco Plaza (Plaza de San Francisco)
Ollie #13 of 78 attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 91 reviews
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...... 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  33.3 km from city centre
Termas de Papallacta
Ollie #14 of 78 attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
Attraction type  Hot Springs/ Geysers; Spas
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Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Reserve
Ollie #15 of 78 attractions in Quito
5 of 5 stars 12 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  36.2 km from city centre
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Central Bank Museum (Museo del Banco Central)
Ollie #16 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 and permanent exhibits...... 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  4.0 km from city centre
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Calle La Ronda
Ollie #17 of 78 attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 84 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
Ollie #18 of 78 attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Located in the heart of the Old City, this busy plaza honors those heroes who started the movement toward independence from Spain.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Museo de la Ciudad
Ollie #19 of 78 attractions in Quito
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Teleferico Quito
Ollie #20 of 78 attractions in Quito
4 of 5 stars 235 reviews
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  7.1 km from city centre
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