On the northeast side of Plaza Grande, this former archbishop’s palace is now a colonnaded row of small shops and restaurants, located between Avenidas GarcÃa Moreno and Venezuela. Concerts are often held on the covered patio on weekends.
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Iglesia de la CompañÃa de Jesús
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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…
1.88 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…
3.56 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…
3.54 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…
0.06 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
1.32 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…
29.19 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…
Nearby Quito attractions
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While wandering around colonial Quito, you'll probably pass through the Plaza Grande several times. Its benches are great for soaking up the Andean…
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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…
0.07 MILES
On Plaza Grande's southwest side stands Quito's cathedral. Although not the most ornate of the Old Town’s churches, it has some fascinating works by…
4. Museo Alberto Mena Caamaño
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Get a glimpse of Quito’s early colonial history through wax figures depicting the city's key events, including the massacre of August 2, 1810 when some…
5. Centro Cultural Metropolitano
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Just off Plaza Grande, this beautifully restored building houses the municipal library and lecture rooms, and hosts temporary art exhibitions.
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Beside the cathedral on GarcÃa Moreno stands the 17th-century Iglesia del Sagrario.
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This monastery is a fine example of 17th-century architecture, with unusual Moorish arches decorated with hundreds of golden pineapples. Many of the…
8. Iglesia de la CompañÃa de Jesús
0.15 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…