Quito
Housed in a stunning modern glass building on the lower slopes of Pichincha, at the site of the city's first water distribution tanks, this museum tells the story of the city's relationship to the most vital resource through interactive exhibits that are good for kids.
There are outdoor fountains, gardens with fabulous views of the city, and a terrace cafe.
Iglesia de la CompañÃa de Jesús
0.41 MILES
Capped by green-and-gold domes, La CompañÃa de Jesús is Quito’s most ornate church and a standout among the baroque splendors of the Old Town. Free guided…
1.73 MILES
For spectacular views over Quito’s mountainous landscape, hop aboard this sky tram, one of the world's highest aerial lifts, that takes passengers on a 2…
3.9 MILES
In the former home of the legendary painter Oswaldo GuayasamÃn (1919–99), this wonderful museum houses the most complete collection of the artist's work…
3.88 MILES
One of the most important works of art in South America, Ecuadorian artist Oswaldo GuayasamÃn’s Capilla del Hombre stands next to the Casa Museo…
0.44 MILES
The low white building on the northwestern side of Plaza Grande is the seat of the Ecuadorian presidency. Visitors can enter by joining a free guided tour…
Museos Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana
1.7 MILES
Newly reopened following a full-scale makeover, Museos Casa de la Cultura encompasses three museums in a single bright, modern space. The expansive Museo…
29.33 MILES
The centerpiece of Ecuador's most popular national park is the snowcapped and downright picture-perfect Volcán Cotopaxi. At 5897m, it's Ecuador's second…
15.44 MILES
At the center of the Mitad del Mundo stands the centerpiece of the park: a 30m-high, stone trapezoidal monument topped by a brass globe containing a…
1. Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
0.3 MILES
Construction of the convent, the city’s largest colonial structure, began only a few weeks after the Spanish establishment of Quito in 1534, but wasn't…
0.3 MILES
To the right of the Iglesia de San Francisco’s main entrance, and within the Convent of St Francis, this museum contains some of the church’s finest…
0.31 MILES
Housed in an elegant colonial-era home, this privately owned museum with contemporary displays showcases an impressive collection of pre-Columbian…
0.31 MILES
The Cantuña Chapel houses a small art collection from the Quito School. It’s shrouded in one of Quito’s most famous legends, that of the indigenous…
0.33 MILES
Walking from the Old Town’s narrow colonial streets into this open plaza reveals one of the finest sights in all of Ecuador: a sweeping cobblestone plaza…
0.34 MILES
This 18th-century church boasts the highest tower in colonial Quito and a wealth of fascinating art, including paintings that show volcanoes erupting over…
0.38 MILES
This museum, in a handsomely restored 17th-century building, houses an excellent collection of colonial art. On display are famous sculptures and…
8. Iglesia de la CompañÃa de Jesús
0.41 MILES
Capped by green-and-gold domes, La CompañÃa de Jesús is Quito’s most ornate church and a standout among the baroque splendors of the Old Town. Free guided…