Quito Things to Do

Founded on January 13, 1577, under the auspices of the Order of San Francisco, this was the first convent to have existed in Quito. It is located along one side of the Plaza de San Francisco. The original splendor of the temple... more

Located right next to the Palacio de Carondelet, this building is of neoclassical style, and was built between 1917 and 1921 by the Italian architect Francisco Durini. Up until 1968, it was the home of the Banco Central (Centra... more

This church stands in the historical center of Quito, a few steps away from the town hall and the Palacio del Gobierno. It was constructed during the 16th and 17th Centuries, and reconstructed in the 19th Century. Currently, it... more

The Coliseo Julio Cesar Hidalgo is located right in the heart of downtown Quito, not far from the populous area of La Marín. Many important non-professional basketball teams see this venue as the best place to train. There is a... more

Located on the north side of the city, close to the university campus, this simple alehouse is a popular meeting place for students from the various faculties. The decor is simple, with tables and chairs arranged around a large... more

The Centro Cultural Itchimbía is located on the Itchimbía Hill in Quito. Inaugurated in 2004, the cultural center plays hosts to cultural events like concerts. The center also features various temporary exhibitions. During the... more

Not many kilometres separate Quito from the valleys which surround it. Spanning one of these, an imposing bridge joins the two sides of a deep mountain gorge formed by the River Chiche. This place is a favourite spot for lovers... more

Ecuador is a country that possesses a still undetermined quantity of green areas and open spaces to explore. The so-called ¨Hoya de Quito¨ (Quito Valley) in particular, has many mountain peaks that are a great attraction for mo... more

Most commonly known as "El Variedad," this theater was built in 1916 using Giacomo Badiconzinni's design. Duriing the golden age of cinema, the teater also functioned as a movie house, it permanently became a movie house until... more

Bungalow 6, opened in 2006, is a popular nightclub in the La Mariscal area of Quito. The live music hosted at Bungalow 6 ranges from pop to latin rhythms. Bungalow 6 has its own chapionship football (soccer) squad and the "6 Cl... more